Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Justin Herbert may have suffered a left-hand fracture in the Chargers’ 22-44, Week 9 loss to the Texans.

Last year, when Herbert injured his left, non-throwing hand, his trainers stabilized the hand, with extra padding and tape applied to his middle finger. The exact same thing happened today. Herbert fended off a pass rusher with his left hand before bracing himself with the same hand as he fell. Fortunately, he remained in the game long enough to complete a 58-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston. After a trip to the blue medical tent, Herbert was on the sideline, helmet on, with his left hand and middle finger heavily taped and padded. However, he did not return. The Chargers’ pass protection remains a huge problem, allowing eight sacks on the day. Before exiting, Herbert completed 13-of-23 passes for 193 yards, one touchdown and one interception, rushing once for seven yards. Herbert told reporters post-game that he does not expect his left middle finger to be an issue going forward. We will know more once he undergoes imaging. Stay tuned.