Justin Herbert's impending hand surgery may actually be a blessing in disguise for the Philadelphia Eagles, as it could give them the upper hand in their crucial Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Herbert, the Chargers' star quarterback, suffered a non-throwing hand fracture during last Sunday's game against the Raiders, and despite undergoing surgery on Monday, he plans to start against the Eagles. However, this will limit his ability to play under center, which is a significant part of the Chargers' offense.
For the Eagles, going under center can be an effective way to mix up their run and pass game, making it tougher for defenses to determine the path of the running back and creating opportunities for play-action passes. The Eagles have allowed some of the lowest yards per attempt to quarterbacks throwing from the gun, which will work in their favor with Herbert operating exclusively from the shotgun.
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has hinted that Herbert may not be ready to start under center, which could limit the Chargers' ability to run a traditional play-action game. The Eagles' defense is also well-suited to deal with Herbert's quick release and accuracy, as they have already shown an ability to shut down tight-window throwers.
The Chargers' offense will need to adapt quickly, relying on Herbert's arm strength and athleticism to make plays in the passing lanes. However, with the Eagles' zone defense, which has been effective against some of the league's top passers, finding open receivers may be a challenge for Herbert.
Overall, while Herbert's surgery is undoubtedly a concern for the Chargers, it could actually give the Eagles an advantage in Monday night's matchup. The question now is whether the Chargers can adjust their offense quickly enough to counter this development and come out on top against the Eagles.
Herbert, the Chargers' star quarterback, suffered a non-throwing hand fracture during last Sunday's game against the Raiders, and despite undergoing surgery on Monday, he plans to start against the Eagles. However, this will limit his ability to play under center, which is a significant part of the Chargers' offense.
For the Eagles, going under center can be an effective way to mix up their run and pass game, making it tougher for defenses to determine the path of the running back and creating opportunities for play-action passes. The Eagles have allowed some of the lowest yards per attempt to quarterbacks throwing from the gun, which will work in their favor with Herbert operating exclusively from the shotgun.
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has hinted that Herbert may not be ready to start under center, which could limit the Chargers' ability to run a traditional play-action game. The Eagles' defense is also well-suited to deal with Herbert's quick release and accuracy, as they have already shown an ability to shut down tight-window throwers.
The Chargers' offense will need to adapt quickly, relying on Herbert's arm strength and athleticism to make plays in the passing lanes. However, with the Eagles' zone defense, which has been effective against some of the league's top passers, finding open receivers may be a challenge for Herbert.
Overall, while Herbert's surgery is undoubtedly a concern for the Chargers, it could actually give the Eagles an advantage in Monday night's matchup. The question now is whether the Chargers can adjust their offense quickly enough to counter this development and come out on top against the Eagles.
That non-throwing hand fracture just might be a blessing in disguise for them, especially with Herbert playin' from shotgun all night. It's like they're gettin' a free pass to shut down his quick release and accuracy, which are major kryptonites for their defense. And let's not forget, the Eagles have been killin' it under center with those run and pass game mix-ups, makin' it tough for defenses to figure out what's comin' next. I'm thinkin' the Chargers are gonna be in a world of hurt if they can't adapt fast enough to Herbert's new play-calling style... 
I think this is gonna be a crazy game! Herbert's limitations could definitely play into the Eagles' favor, but Staley might just pull off some trickery 
. If the Chargers can get their offense firing on all cylinders without Herbert under center, they'll still have enough firepower to take down Philly 
. The zone defense is gonna be put to the test, though! 
Can Herbert's gunslinging skills overcome the Eagles' D? We'll just have to wait and see 
. With Herbert having to start from the shotgun, it's gonna be tough for the Chargers to run a traditional play-action game. The Eagles' defense is all about shutting down tight-window throwers and I think they're gonna make life hard for Herbert 
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. And let's be real, if Herbert's arm strength isn't enough to get him out of trouble, I don't know what is 
They're like 5th in the league! Meanwhile, the Eagles are right up there with them. The Eagles' defense has been on point and if they can keep it that way, Herbert's gonna have a tough time getting anything done 
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. Staley needs to get creative fast or his team is in for a long night 
but that also means ther less opunty's 4 defens to deetsin whr the runnin bak is goin 
and now herberts just gotta rely on arm strenght & athlism wich the eagles defense can handle 
. It's gonna be a close one, for sure... maybe?
I'm kinda loving the vibe of this game right now... Herbert's limited ability to play under center could actually hurt his own team, you feel? It's like, they're gonna have to rely so much on their arm strength and athleticism to make plays, but also we know how strong that Eagles defense is 
Herbert's surgery might just be what they needed, especially if he's gonna play from the shotgun all game long 
! They're gonna be able to play more zone defense and shut down that tight-window throwing style of his. Plus, with him only shootin' from the shotgun, it's easier to anticipate where he's throwin'. I mean, think about it, Herbert can't even go under center, that's like a whole different level of offense right there! The Chargers are gonna have to adapt fast and get creative or they'll be stuck with a bunch of quick passes 
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. Can't we just watch the game without having to break down every single play? I mean, I get it, Herbert's hand surgery is a big deal, but does anyone really care about how he'll be operating from the shotgun? And what's with all the Chargers-Eagles talk? Can't we discuss something else for once? Like, have you seen the state of this forum lately? The formatting is all over the place 
. Their zone defense has been solid, especially against QBs with quick releases like Herbert. It'll be a challenge for him to find open recievers in the Eagles' zone, esp with their aggressive pass rush 
. The Chargers will need to adjust fast and rely on Herbert's arm strength & agility to make plays downfield 
️. Can they adapt? We'll see! 
. The Chargers' offense is all about quick passes and stuff, but our defense can handle that 
theyve been preparing for a qbs like herbert and now its like christmas morning for them 
I think this is the turning point of their season, if they can shut down herberts passing lanes theyre golden 
, or we might see them get outgunned 
. They've been doing well in shutting down quarterbacks who like to throw from the shotgun, so maybe their zone defense will be able to slow down Herbert's quick release 
It's gonna be an interesting matchup, but if I had to put my money on it, I'd say the Eagles take this one 
and if they can shut down Herbert's quick release, that would be epic 
️ the Chargers are gonna have to get creative with their offense or else...