Chargers Fall to 0-8, Herbert Exits Injured
14 sourcesUpdated Nov 9, 20261 min read
The winless Los Angeles Chargers lost 44-22 to the Houston Texans, extending their losing streak to 11 games and leaving them 0-8. Quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked eight times before leaving in the fourth quarter with an apparent injury to the middle finger on his non-throwing left hand; coach Jim Harbaugh said it could be fractured, while another report said the injury was not expected to affect Herbert going forward. Backup DJ Uiagalelei replaced Herbert and threw a touchdown. The Chargers have an extra day before hosting Baltimore next Monday night. The loss leaves Los Angeles in contention for the top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, while talk of shutting Herbert down or trading veterans remains speculation, not a team decision.
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Herbert's possible finger fracture is a real setback. Without him the offense looks even more limited against a team like Houston.
This 0-8 start is brutal for the Chargers. They're clearly positioned for the top draft pick if things keep sliding.
