"It may come to that, as quarterback Justin Herbert is playing with one good hand, having suffered a fracture to his non-throwing hand in a Week 13 victory over Las Vegas. Herbert underwent surgery Monday to address the issue and was limited in practice last week. This game could mark the return of Chargers running back Omarion Hampton, the team's first-round draft pick last spring who is coming off injured reserve after recuperating from a left ankle fracture."
"How the Eagles can win: Relocate their running game with Barkley, which has been inconsistent all season behind an injury-riddled offensive line. With Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson all in various stages of recovery, clean up protection issues. Mix it up with the passing attack. Jalen Hurts has relied heavily on hitches while shying away from crossing patterns. Sustain some drives to give the defense a rest. Get the ball in the hands of DeVonta Smith, who has been especially productive."
"How the Chargers can win: Put the clamps on Philadelphia's running game, as other teams have done, and make the Eagles more one-dimensional. Force Hurts to win it with his arm. Turn in a strong performance from the offensive line, especially with Herbert nursing a broken left hand. Establish a ground game even if Herbert isn't taking snaps from under center."
Justin Herbert suffered a fracture to his non-throwing hand in a Week 13 victory over Las Vegas, underwent surgery Monday, and was limited in practice last week. Chargers running back Omarion Hampton could return from injured reserve after recovering from a left ankle fracture. The Eagles have dropped two games in a row while attempting to restore a dominant rushing attack led by Saquon Barkley. Philadelphia's offensive line has been hampered by injuries to Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson. The Eagles need cleaner protection, more varied passing concepts, sustained drives, and more touches for DeVonta Smith. The Chargers must contain the run, protect Herbert, and assemble long drives to exploit an exhausted Eagles defense.
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