The Los Angeles Chargers survived a terrifying moment during Sunday’s game against the rival Kansas City Chiefs.
Quarterback Justin Herbert appeared seriously injured in the second quarter when he threw a difficult pass while being hit by Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton.
Herbert collided with Bolton and was shaken after he scrambled to his right on third-and-10 and threw a deep pass to Quentin Johnston. The fifth-year quarterback stayed on the field for a few minutes, with coaches watching his left leg, and walked slowly toward the sideline.
Johnston’s shot was canceled out by a penalty. Taylor Heinicke replaced Herbert and the Chargers punted, their sixth consecutive drive to open the game that ended with a punt.
Fortunately for Los Angeles, Herbert re-entered the game on the Chargers’ next drive and finally put together a scoring drive in the third quarter to cut the Chiefs’ lead to 13-7.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after an injury during the first half