Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a nasty finger injury on Sunday. While it was on his non-throwing hand, the injury was heavily bandaged and had a splint on it. It was an unlucky break for a team that desperately needs the ball to bounce their way. The good news is that Herbert seems to be okay as he used a Monty Python quote when talking about the injury.

Justin Herbert Uses Monty Python Quote In Postgame Interview

It is but a scratch. Just a flesh wound.” He was then asked to clarify whether he was quoting the famous movie or actually commenting on the injury, Herbert said, “That was just a quote.” It is good to see him joking about the injury which indicates that at least for right now, he isn’t too concerned about the injury long term. We will see what information comes out later this week. The good news for the Chargers is the team is going into their bye week which gives Herbery time to get healthy.

A Nice Recovery

It hasn’t always been pretty but the Chargers go into the bye week 2-2 after starting the season 0-2. There are definitely things to work on but the team is not out of it by any means. It was also nice to see a resurgent defensive performance from Khalil Mack. If he is able to dominate like he has in the past, it will be a big boost to this team. While the early bye week can hurt teams, I think it could be good for the Chargers in the long run.

Justin Herbert had the room chuckling with the Monty Python quote. Hopefully, the finger injury is something he can manage and he can continue to lead this high-powered offense throughout the season.

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
136-game streak comes to an end for Spain in Euro 2024 opener
Watch: Bryson DeChambeau pays tribute to the late Payne Stewart after winning U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy chokes away U.S. Open with pair of brutal missed putts
Watch: Dodgers' Mookie Betts leaves game after taking 98 mph pitch to hand
Dodgers' Dave Roberts confirms Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going on 15-day IL
Ryan Blaney staves off challengers for dominant win at Iowa Corn 350
Sky forward Angel Reese rips officials following loss to Fever
Watch: Denmark's Christian Eriksen nets goal at Euro 2024 three years after suffering cardiac arrest
Watch: UFL championship marred by late on-field altercation between Stallions, Brahmas
Is Commanders' Jayden Daniels likely to open season as starting QB?
Kyrie Irving's warning to potential Celtics is being taken out of context
What could the Ducks fetch for Trevor Zegras in trade?
The biggest surprises during the 2024 MLB season so far
Dodgers star will miss 'some time' with broken bone in left wrist
Former MLB journeyman dies at 61 years old
Pivotal Celtics center deemed questionable ahead of Game 5
Draymond Green weighs in on Klay Thompson's latest move
Tom Brady makes his broadcasting debut during UFL championship
Former top-five pick could follow the Dante Exum blueprint for NBA return
Yankees shelve top prospect once more due to injury concern

Want more Chargers news?

Join the hundreds of thousands of fans who start their day with Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the best newsletter in sports.