Chargers fans panic as QB Justin Herbert leaves game after brutal tackle from Chiefs’ Nick Bolton
The Los Angeles Chargers survived a frightening moment during Sunday’s game with the rival Kansas City Chiefs.
Quarterback Justin Herbert appeared to be seriously hurt in the second quarter when he delivered a difficult pass as he was being slammed by Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton.
Herbert collided with Bolton and was shaken up after he scrambled to his right on third-and-10 and threw a deep pass to Quentin Johnston. The fifth-year quarterback remained on the field for a few minutes, with trainers looking at his left leg, and walked slowly to the sideline.
The completion to Johnston was negated by a penalty. Taylor Heinicke replaced Herbert, and the Chargers punted – their sixth straight drive to open the game that ended with a punt.
Fortunately for Los Angeles, Herbert re-entered the game on the Chargers’ next series and ultimately engineered two third-quarter scoring drives to take a 14-13 lead.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after an injury during the first half
For Chargers fans encouraged by the team’s 8-4 start to the season, Herbert’s return was not a moment too soon.
Some joked about forming a ‘prayer circle’ as others reacted by calling Botlon a ‘dirty player.’
And it wasn’t just Chargers fans.
