Is Justin Herbert Playing This Week? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Chargers vs. Steelers)

Justin Herbert got rolled up on in the Los Angeles Chargers win against the Carolina Panthers last week and the injury appears to be worse than most expected.

Herbert is a game-time decision for the Chargers game against the Steelers with a high ankle sprain. The Steelers are now a 2.5-point home favorite after sitting as a PK earlier in the week.

Justin Herbert said he was told his injury is a high ankle sprain.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) September 20, 2024

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Herbert is preparing to play against the Steelers in Week 3, but a final decision won't be made until closer to kickoff.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a high ankle sprain, is preparing to play vs. the Steelers, but the team is not expected to make a decision on its starting QB until pre-game warmups, per sources. While Herbert being healthy enough to play is… pic.twitter.com/kMCwJ6gT6A
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2024

If Herbert can't play, the Chargers will start Taylor Heinicke or Easton Stick, as the team has contigency plans for both quarterbacks.

There is the possibility and even the likelihood that, for the first time this season, the Chargers will have three QBs active today: Justin Herbert, Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke. https://t.co/YNaNwNfU9A
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2024

Here's the updated odds for Chargers vs. Steelers in what is a meeting between undefeated teams.

Chargers vs. Steelers Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Spread

Chargers: +2.5 (-105)
Steelers: -2.5 (-115)

Moneyline

Chargers: +120
Steelers: -142

Total: 35 (Over -108/Under -112)

The odds for this game have moved since Saturday, with the total ticking up half a point from 34.5 to 35, and the Chargers moving from 3-point underdogs to 2.5-point underdogs.

It seems like even if Herbert does play, he'll be limited, so bettors may want to proceed with caution when betting on Los Angeles.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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