Justin Herbert’s Monday Night Status in Doubt: What This Means for the Chargers’ Playoff Hopes

So here we are, on the edge of what’s shaping up to be one heck of a Monday night showdown—and all eyes are glued to one guy: Justin Herbert. The Chargers star QB is nursing a fractured left hand, the result of last Sunday’s battle with the Raiders, and while the medical updates have been as tight-lipped as a defense on fourth and goal, there’s a palpable buzz of hope swirling around his potential return. Herbert’s been sneaking into practice, albeit sparingly, insisting he plans to play against the Eagles, though officially, he remains “questionable.” Meanwhile, the Chargers have the usual backups—Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei—in waiting, and the injury list doesn’t stop there. Tight end Tucker Fisk is definitely out with a sprained ankle, plus running backs Omarion Hampton and Hassan Haskins, along with defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia, are all listed as iffy, pending their reactivation from injured reserve. It’s a delicate dance of grit, strategy, and sheer willpower as the Chargers gird themselves for the battle ahead. LEARN MORE.

The Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert have expressed optimism about his availability for Monday night’s game against the Eagles, but the team didn’t make anything official on their final injury report before the game.

Herbert is listed as questionable to play after having surgery on his fractured left hand. Herbert suffered the injury against the Raiders last Sunday, but said after the game that he intended to play against the Eagles and he has been a limited participant in practice this week.

The Chargers have Trey Lance on the 53-man roster as their backup quarterback and DJ Uiagalelei is on the practice squad if the team needs to elevate a third option.

Tight end Tucker Fisk (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday night. Running backs Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Hassan Haskins (hamstring) join Herbert and defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) in the questionable category. Hampton, Haskins and Ogbonnia will need to be activated from injured reserve to play on Monday.