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Justin Herbert and his broken hand lead Chargers into playoffs against Patriots

Justin Herbert and his broken left hand are rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Chargers into the playoffs

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Patriots QB Drake Maye Makes Feelings Clear On Justin Herbert New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made his feelings clear on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

21 HOURS AGO • NESN.COM

2026 NFL Playoff Schedule, Bracket: Steelers Win AFC North; Wild Card Kickoff Times

Get the latest NFL playoff picture and bracket ahead of the Week 18 slate.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Playoff Schedule, Bracket: Steelers Win AFC North; Wild Card Kickoff Times

Broncos secure AFC's top playoff seed with 19-3 win over Chargers

The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Officially inactive for Week 18 Herbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in Denver.

Impact Head coach Jim Harbaugh announced earlier in the week that Herbert was slated to sit out the regular-season finale, so the quarterback's inactive status is merely a formality. With Herbert resting in advance of the wild-card round of the playoffs, the Chargers will turn to Trey Lance to make his first start of the season under center. The Chargers elevated DJ Uiagalelei from the practice squad to serve as Lance's backup in Week 18.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Chargers are starting Trey Lance at QB with Justin Herbert not playing in Week 18 playoff scenarios | Sporting News This is a choice by L.A.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Week 18 NFL Injury Report: Lamar Jackson Returns for Must-Win Game

See who's in and who's out for Week 18 of the NFL season.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Week 18 NFL Injury Report: Lamar Jackson Returns for Must-Win Game

Aside from Justin Herbert, Chargers will be without key player for season finale vs Broncos The Los Angeles Chargers have confirmed that Justin Herbert will not play against the Denver Broncos, and now another key player has also be...

3 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Not slated to play Sunday Herbert (left hand/rest) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, but is not in line to play in the contest, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official...

Impact Herbert, who has been managing a hand injury, was rested in practice Thursday and Friday and the Chargers intend to rest the QB on Sunday as well. Per Omar Navarro of the team's official site, Trey Lance is slated to start in place of Herbert this weekend, with DJ Uiagalelei on track to be elevated from the practice squad in order to back Lance up, a scenario that should land Herbert on the the team's Week 18 inactive list.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fab's Five Fantasy Football Quarterback Streamers For Week 18: Start Sam Darnold Was Justin Herbert your starting fantasy football quarterback? Does your regular starter have a bad matchup this week, and you’re looking fo...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Greg Roman says the quiet part out loud about Justin Herbert and the Chargers Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman says what all Chargers fans are thinking about Justin Herbert.

4 DAYS AGO • BOLTBEAT.COM

How Trey Lance is Approaching His 1st Chargers Start in Week 18 The Chargers backup quarterback will get his first start of the year with Justin Herbert sitting out the regular-season finale

5 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Limited practice Wednesday Herbert (left hand/rest) was limited at practice Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Monday that Herbert is not in line to see action in the playoff-bound Chargers' regular-season finale against the Broncos on Sunday, with the QB's listed limitations Wednesday an acknowledgement that he continues to manage a (non-throwing) hand issue ahead of Week 18. In any case, if Herbert isn't officially ruled out on Friday's final injury report, he's on track to be made inactive Sunday, which sets the stage for Trey Lance to start against Denver, with practice squad member DJ Uiagalelei in line to be elevated to serve as the team's No. 2 QB.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions. 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC's No. 1 seed

The NFL’s final weekend of the regular season features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens-Steelers and a fight for the NFC’s No. 1 seed between the Seahawks-49ers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

With Justin Herbert Out, How Will Chargers Approach Week 18 at Broncos? The Chargers Mailbag is back as we look ahead to Sunday's game against the Broncos

5 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Patriots hurt in a big way by Chargers' Justin Herbert decision | Sporting News This really stinks for New England.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Road warrior Patriots head home eyeing AFC's top seed in regular-season finale

The Patriots have accomplished two of their preseason goals after claiming the AFC East title and earning a home playoff game

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers sitting Justin Herbert for season finale with little to play for against Broncos With very little to play for, Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers are prioritizing health over wild-card seeding.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Deadspin | Justin Herbert to sit, Trey Lance to start for Chargers in Week 18 Deadspin | Justin Herbert to sit, Trey Lance to start for Chargers in Week 18

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chargers' Trey Lance gets shot at Broncos with Justin Herbert out The Chargers will rest starters before the playoffs. Can Trey Lance upset the Broncos?

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Chargers Make Decision on Playing Justin Herbert vs. Broncos The Chargers have less to play for than Denver in Week 18.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Chargers' Justin Herbert decision is bad news for Patriots and Jags, good news for Texans | Sporting News The Los Angeles Chargers will not play quarterback Justin Herbert in the Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos, which is bad news for the...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Chargers QB Justin Herbert Won't Play vs. Broncos in Week 18 The Chargers quarterback will sit out the regular-season finale against Denver

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Will rest Week 18 Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Monday that Herbert and other Los Angeles starters will rest for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic repo...

Impact After losing to the Texans on Saturday, the Chargers are locked into the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture, so there's little reason to subject Herbert to further abuse behind the Chargers' swinging-gate offensive line against the Broncos' ferocious pass rush. Herbert will get two weeks to rest up after absorbing a career-high 54 sacks during the regular season. Trey Lance figures to get the nod under center for Week 18.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Chargers Gain More by Benching Justin Herbert in Week 18 | Sporting News With Justin Herbert battling injury and facing a dominant Broncos defense, the Chargers must weigh playoff ambitions against protecting thei...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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