"Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said quarterback Justin Herbert will not play in the team's regular-season finale Sunday against the Denver Broncos. With the Chargers' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday putting them out of contention for the AFC West title, the move to rest Herbert is a logical one. Herbert is still recovering from surgery he underwent Dec. 1 to stabilize a fracture in his left (non-throwing) hand."
"Herbert was sacked five times by the Texans, and he appeared to be wincing in pain after taking a hit in the first half. He didn't miss a snap, however, connecting on 21 of 32 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 37 yards. Former third-overall pick Trey Lance will start against the Broncos at Mile High on Sunday, with DJ Uiagalelei serving as backup, Harbaugh said."
Justin Herbert will not play in the Chargers' regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos as he continues recovering from surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left non-throwing hand. The Chargers' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans eliminated them from AFC West contention and prompted the decision to rest Herbert. Herbert was sacked five times but completed 21 of 32 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 37 yards. Trey Lance will start with DJ Uiagalelei as backup as Los Angeles pursues the AFC's No. 5 playoff seed. Herbert finished the regular season with 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns.
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