Trey Lance will start on Sunday and DJ Ulagalelei will be the backup as the team rests its Pro Bowl QB. Coach Jim Harbaugh says the decision is based on the need to have a healthy-as-possible Herbert ready for the playoffs.
Justin Herbert will not start, play a backup’s role or suit up for the Chargers’ regular-season finale on Sunday against the Broncos, Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday. The Chargers made the decision based on the need to have a healthy-as-possible Herbert ready for the playoffs.
Herbert fractured his left, non-throwing hand during the Chargers’ victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 30 and underwent surgery the next day. He has played with varying degrees of effectiveness over the course of the past five games, leading the Chargers (11-5) to four straight victories before Saturday’s 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans.
