With two backup tackles and a sprained ankle, Justin Herbert perseveres in the Chargers' narrow loss

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)


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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Justin Herbert's numbers weren't impressive in Los Angeles' 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The fifth-year quarterback went 16 of 27 for 179 yards with one touchdown pass, thrown on the Chargers' opening drive. But given the extraordinary degree of difficulty Herbert faced, new Bolts coach Jim Harbaugh could only marvel at his quarterback's moxie. Herbert incurred a high ankle sprain two weeks ago in Pittsburgh, and it isn't healed. His offensive line had two backup tackles and a shuffled front going against the defending Super Bowl champions. Herbert tried to take some blame for the line's six penalties.

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