QB Herbert exits Chargers’ loss with finger injury

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his throwing hand during Los Angeles’ 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, according to coach Brandon Staley.

Staley said he has no information on a timetable for Herbert’s return, and that the team will know more in the next few days.

Herbert appeared to suffer the injury after a hit from Broncos defensive end Zach Allen in the second quarter. Herbert completed a pass to tight end Donald Parham Jr. on the play, got up and looked at his right hand but stayed in the game for the rest of the series before going to the locker room and not returning.

In Week 4, Herbert fractured the middle finger on his non-throwing hand while trying to make a tackle after an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders.

With Herbert out, the Chargers turned to quarterback Easton Stick. Drafted in the fifth round in 2019 by the Chargers, this was Stick’s second career game. Before Sunday, he had one career pass attempt.

Stick finished the game 13-of-24 passing for 179 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions.

Herbert has started 62 consecutive games, the second-longest active streak by a quarterback (Josh Allen, 84).