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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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.