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Justin Herbert possibly fractures left middle finger against Texans

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:57 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Justin Herbert possibly fractures left middle finger against Texans

Summary

Justin Herbert left the Chargers’ game against the Texans in the fourth quarter after injuring his left middle finger. The injury occurred during a sack by Logan Hall, with Coach Jim Harbaugh indicating it could be a fracture. Despite the significant loss to the Texans, Herbert managed to throw a touchdown shortly after the injury. He previously underwent surgery on the same hand during the 2025 season but expressed a desire to continue playing and will receive further testing on Monday.

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Status Watch

•Justin Herbert injured his left middle finger in the fourth quarter.
•Chargers lost to the Texans 44-22.
•Herbert threw a touchdown after the injury occurred.
•Harbaugh said Herbert wanted to remain in the game.
•Further testing on Herbert's finger is scheduled for Monday.

Latest Updates

1:57 AMESPN — Herbert to undergo testing after exiting Chargers' 44-22 loss with finger injury
1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Herbert has a possible fracture in his left middle finger

What they're saying

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who was sacked eight times and threw his NFL-leading 11th interception, left Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans in the second half with an injury to the middle finger on his left (non-throwing) hand.
— ESPN