{
  "id": 19065336,
  "title": "Justin Herbert’s Season Gets Worse With Record-Tying Sacks on Him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/justin-herberts-season-gets-worse-with-record-tying-sacks-on-him",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T01:50:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/justin-herberts-season-gets-worse-record-tying-sacks-him-12685052"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Chargers started their 2026 season on a disastrous note, suffering a 44-22 defeat to the Houston Texans. Quarterback Justin Herbert, who didn't aid the team's cause, suffered his most sacks in a single game, a record-setting eight times. This was the most sacks a Chargers quarterback had endured since 1976 and brought Herbert's season total to 31, the second-most in the NFL behind Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson. Herbert also threw at least one interception in all eight games this season, the longest such streak since Peyton Manning in 2015. During the game, Herbert injured his left middle finger when tackled by Logan Hall. Despite the pain, he remained in the game, throwing a crucial 58-yard touchdown pass. He didn't return on the next drive and appeared with a glove on his left hand, potentially a fractured finger. Fans will have to wait and see if coach Jim Harbaugh decides to keep offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel on the team.",
  "summary": "Justin Herbert left Sunday's loss early, too, after he appeared to hurt his left hand.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}