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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/chargers as Chargers injury updates hint at big returns for Justin Herbert in Week 8.
The Vikings surrendered 326 passing yards on just 23 pass attempts to Jalen Hurts on Sunday. They blitz at the second-highest rate in the NFL, and Herbert excels against the blitz. According to PFF, Herbert had the fourth-best passing grade (87.4) against the blitz last year, and he's fourth in that metric with an 83.9 grade this year.
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Justin Herbert rallies Los Angeles Chargers in final minute for 29-27 win over Miami Dolphins
Herbert escaped the Dolphins' pass rush and connected with McConkey for a 42-yard catch-and-run in the final minute.
Case in point, on the Chargers’ first offensive drive of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, Austin Deculus went down with a serious-looking injury at left tackle. Foster Sarell replaced him on Herbert’s blind side.
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers have been without star left tackle Joe Alt since an injury in Week 4.
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Justin Herbert backs up Jim Harbaugh's lofty praise in rallying depleted Chargers to victory
Justin Herbert's play to set up the game-winning field goal in the Los Angeles Chargers' 29-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins allowed head coach Jim Harbaugh to heap more praise on his star quarterback.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh likened his QB, Justin Herbert, to Hercules after their Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins.
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 7 action. Here's the breakdown: Stats, scoring plays, team stats.