.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, that has been taking care of a high right ankle sprain and also is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Kansas Area Chiefs, is actually readying to play, resources informed ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert successfully completed the job week without any drawbacks and experiences a lot better this weekend break than final, aiding his possibilities to play Sunday, resources informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his right ankle joint in the Chargers Full week 2 draw the Carolina Panthers. Before the group's Week 3 activity against the Steelers, Herbert hobbled and missed 2 times of method however ultimately begun versus the Steelers. Nevertheless, Herbert intensified the sprain in the third fourth of that game as well as really did not finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a strolling shoes after the 20-10 loss however claimed Wednesday that the headache had not prepare him back.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I feel much better than I carried out final Wednesday," Herbert pointed out. "Therefore so long as our company maintain continuing as well as we keep getting better, our company're certainly not taking those drawbacks. I presume our team're moving in the right path." Unlike the full week leading up to the game versus the Steelers, Herbert performed daily today, the group listing him as a restricted individual in the day-to-day accident report.Herbert mentioned he contended in 7-on-7 exercises and also was doing whatever he might to become out there.The Chargers possess a Week 5 bye, and the team had discussions concerning Herbert remaining recently to rest and also recover, however Herbert stated Wednesday he "really did not believe that's the way our experts're heading." Herbert will certainly enter into a less-than-ideal circumstance Sunday along with right tackle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and straight address Joe Alt (MCL strain) uncertain. Alt hasn't performed all week yet worked off sideways along with a coach during practice.Still, Herbert stated he believes the team's back-ups and isn't concerned concerning exacerbating the injury Sunday." I do not presume fretting does too much. It does not assist excessive," he said. "Take it daily to find exactly how it thinks, and also if it is a concern, after that it's not risk-free to walk out certainly there and also certainly not intelligent to go play, however it has actually gotten better.".