US EditionChargers Come Through with a Mythic Win over Eagles, Fueled by More Heroics From QB Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert, playing through a broken hand, gave brief answers during a postgame interview after the Chargers' 22-19 overtime win, boosting their playoff odds to 76 percent.
- On Monday, December 8, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had no interest in speaking to ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge after the 22-19 overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles, giving short, distracted answers when corralled on the field.
- Recovering from recent hand/wrist surgery and known for avoiding the spotlight, Herbert told Rutledge he wanted to celebrate with teammates rather than stop for questions.
- The win hinged on five Cameron Dicker field goals, with Herbert completing just 46% of his passes, boosting the Chargers' AFC playoff position.
- Herbert's brief avoidance prompted criticism since postgame interviews are an obligation under the NFL collective bargaining agreement, while ESPN and national commentators both defended Laura Rutledge and dismissed the moment.
- Coach Jim Harbaugh praised Herbert's toughness after seven sacks, calling him a 'superhero,' while Herbert said, `There are so many guys in that locker room that are fighting through so many different injuries and things worse than what I'm going through.
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