{
  "id": 10268032,
  "title": "Chargers QB Justin Herbert Can Make NFL History in Week 3 Matchup vs Bills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/chargers-qb-justin-herbert-can-make-nfl-history-in-week-3-matchup-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T18:16:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chargers-qb-justin-herbert-can-make-nfl-history-in-week-3-matchup-vs-bills-12494306"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has the chance to etch his name into NFL history as he faces off against his brother, Patrick, who is set to make his debut as a Buffalo Bills player. The brothers have never played for the same team in seven years, with Justin leading a spectacular senior season for the Oregon Ducks while Patrick only played in two games as a freshman. However, their opportunity to connect on a pass this Sunday could make them the first pair of brothers to have passed the ball to each other in NFL history. While it is not uncommon for brothers to play in the NFL at the same time, it is rare for one to be a quarterback and the other a tight end on opposing sides of the ball. The situation is unique and could set the Herbert brothers apart in the history books. The younger Herbert has no NFL experience yet, but his potential elevation provides depth at the tight end position for the Chargers, who have dealt with various injury struggles recently. David Njoku was carted off the field in Week 2 with a fibula injury and placed on the injured reserve list, while tight end Charlie Kolar sustained a left forearm injury and did not land on the IR. These injuries have left the Chargers with just one tight end on the roster, Oronde Gadsden, who has been impressive through the first two games but may not be the best backup option to the starting quarterback.",
  "summary": "Justin Herbert will reunite with his younger brother Patrick on the football field on Sunday after the Chargers elevated the TE.",
  "key_points": [
    "Justin Herbert faces brother Patrick in NFL debut",
    "Brothers could become first pair to pass to each other",
    "Herbert provides tight end depth for injury-stricken Chargers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}