{
  "id": 19266946,
  "title": "Jim Harbaugh Provides Update on QB Justin Herbert’s Finger Injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/jim-harbaugh-provides-update-on-qb-justin-herberts-finger-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T02:19:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jim-harbaugh-provides-update-qb-justin-herberts-finger-injury-12691521"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh provided an update regarding starting quarterback Justin Herbert's finger injury. The incident occurred during the team's Sunday game against the Houston Texans, when Herbert appeared to suffer a middle finger injury after being sacked in the fourth quarter. Herbert had previously undergone surgery to repair his left hand last season.\n\nInitially, Harbaugh expressed concerns that the injury might have fractured Herbert's finger. However, subsequent X-rays revealed that there is no fracture, and Herbert should be fully capable of starting games moving forward. This bodes well for the Chargers, who are currently the only team without a win in the NFL.\n\nHerbert's struggles this season have been well-documented. He has thrown at least one interception in every game, leading the league with 11 interceptions. Additionally, he was sacked eight times in Sunday's game, marking the most sacks he has received in a single game throughout his career. Herbert's overall statistics are equally disappointing. He ranks 21st in the league with 1,591 passing yards and 26th with six touchdown passes, while also being sacked 31 times – the second-most in the NFL this season. His quarterback rating of 29.1 is by far the lowest in his career.\n\nDespite these challenges, Herbert is expected to start against the Baltimore Ravens in a primetime Monday Night Football game next week. The Ravens will feature quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who will join the team after acquiring him from another franchise. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley will continue their recovery from injuries for the Baltimore squad.",
  "summary": "Justin Herbert left Sunday's loss early after injuring his left middle finger when he was sacked.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chargers' QB Justin Herbert injured finger, no fracture found in X-rays",
    "Herbert expected to start against Baltimore Ravens next week",
    "Herbert has 11 interceptions and 31 sacks this season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The absence of a fracture provides the winless Chargers with much-needed stability at quarterback despite Herbert's ongoing struggles with interceptions and high sack numbers this season.",
  "illustration": null,
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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."
}