Overview
- Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had surgery to repair a broken left metacarpal and is expected to play with a protective cast or glove while operating primarily from shotgun or pistol.
- Philadelphia ruled out defensive tackle Jalen Carter for multiple weeks following shoulder procedures, while right tackle Lane Johnson's foot issue leaves his status for Monday unclear.
- Los Angeles ran for 192 yards and two touchdowns in its last game, and coach Jim Harbaugh named Jamaree Salyer the starting left tackle for the rest of the season.
- Under new coordinator Kevin Patullo, the Eagles are averaging 62.4 fewer yards and 4.7 fewer points than last season yet lead the NFL by converting 75.86% of red-zone trips into touchdowns.
- The Chargers convert 48.3% on third down to lead the AFC, and recent Eagles turnovers plus a lagging sack total set up pivotal swings in possession and pressure.