Dr. Oz says Tyrod Taylor's lung injury a known potential complication

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor received a pain-killing injection last week to fight off pain from a cracked rib, but things turned out poorly and he was ruled out for Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team doctor ended up puncturing Taylor's lung with the injection, and many were quick to criticize the doctor. 

Dr. Oz believes that people shouldn't have been so quick to judge the doctor, and he told TMZ Sports that suffering a punctured lung from an injection to the rib area is more common than many would think:

"Every doctor who has ever numbed someone's ribs knows it's a potential complication. I don't think Taylor is gonna be getting many more injections in there, I suspect, and I'm hoping the hole is a very small one because the needles we need and use to numb up the nerves are very small.

"So hopefully it recovers on its own and by game 3 or 4 rather, it will be forgotten."

Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert filled in for Taylor against the Chiefs, and he impressed in his NFL debut. The 22-year-old went 22-of-33 for 311 yards and one touchdown against one interception. He also had four carries for 18 yards and a touchdown.

Herbert also will start Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers in Taylor's absence. However, head coach Anthony Lynn has continuously stated that Taylor will be the team's starting quarterback moving forward if he's healthy enough to compete.

Taylor led the Chargers to their win in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 31-year-old went 16-of-30 for 208 yards and no touchdowns in a 16-13 win.