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The Los Angeles Chargers managed to escape with a much-needed win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Brandon Staley’s team hit the ground running but took their foot off the gas in the second half, surviving a bit of a scare against an undermanned team.
Moreover, a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport states that star QB Justin Herbert just suffered a fractured finger on his non-throwing hand, also leading to a gruesome nail injury.
#Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffered a fractured finger on his left, non-throwing hand, sources say. The finger also suffered a gruesome nail injury. Herbert somehow finished the game and with the bye, should not miss time. pic.twitter.com/IQh3YiS0ou
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 2, 2023
Fortunately for him and his team, the bye week will give him enough time to heal, so he’s not expected to miss time at all.
Herbert was good as usual in the win, although he made more damage on the ground than through the air, which is not common for him.
The young star completed just 13 of 24 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown, and one pick, adding 12 rushes for 27 yards and two touchdowns.
The Raiders offensive line had plenty of trouble containing Khalil Mack, who single-handedly recorded a whopping six sacks, becoming just the fifth player in NFL history to get those numbers in a single game.
It was the perfect revenge for Mack, one of the best pass rushers in the game and one of the many talented stars the Raiders have let go throughout the course of the years.
The Raiders now have a date with the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, while the Chargers will look to get their record over .500 with a win over the Dallas Cowboys two weeks from now.
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