Is Justin Herbert playing today vs Chiefs? Latest on Chargers QB's status for Week 4 Fantasy Football

Justin Herbert entered the LA Chargers' Week 3 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a balky right ankle. Herbert was limited all through practice leading up to the game and never looked comfortable in the contest.

The star quarterback made 12 of 18 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown before he was sacked late in the game by Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts. Herbert left the stadium with his right foot in a boot.

Ahead of the Chargers' crucial Week 4 game against the reigning two-time Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, let's examine Herbert's chances of playing.

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Is Justin Herbert playing Week 4?

Justin Herbert had X-rays done on his right ankle after exiting the game in Week 3. Luckily for him and the Chargers, the results came back negative.

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday that Herbert will be lacing up for the Week 4 clash against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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What can you expect from Justin Herbert and the Chargers in Week 4?

Justin Herbert dealt with numerous injury issues in 2023, and unfortunately for Chargers fans, his bad luck with injuries has continued into the new season. Herbert was in a boot for two weeks in August ahead of the 2024 regular season after suffering a plantar fascia injury to his right foot.

The LA Chargers must handle his latest injury with care to avoid aggravating it in the near future. In the meantime, Taylor Heinicke will be poised to take over for as long as Herbert is unable to play due to injury.

Expect the Chargers to run the ball a lot in their game against the Andy Reid-coached Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Jim Harbaugh is known to play things safe, and that might be even more apparent due to their star QB's latest injury mishap. Expect a thrilling battle of two of the best coaching minds that football has to offer.