Overview
- At Wednesday’s practice, Justin Herbert took under-center snaps for the first time since his Week 13 hand fracture and said he was able to do most everything.
- Herbert said skipping the regular-season finale limited swelling and helped restore strength to securely hold the football.
- He noted an emphasis on gripping the ball and keeping two hands on it in the pocket as he ramps up for the postseason.
- The Chargers visit the 14-3 Patriots on Sunday, with New England holding the AFC’s No. 2 seed and entering on a three-game win streak under Mike Vrabel.
- Running back Omarion Hampton missed practice with an ankle injury, while Herbert enters the playoffs off a Pro Bowl season with 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns as he seeks his first postseason win.