.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, that has actually been actually taking care of a higher right ankle joint sprain as well as is actually dubious for Sunday's video game versus the Kansas Area Chiefs, is preparing to play, resources informed ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert efficiently ended up the work full week without any problems as well as really feels better this weekend than last, aiding his odds to play Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his best ankle joint in the Chargers Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers. Ahead of the team's Full week 3 video game versus the Steelers, Herbert hobbled as well as skipped 2 days of strategy but eventually started versus the Steelers. Nonetheless, Herbert complicated the sprain in the 3rd quarter of that game and didn't finish.Herbert left behind Pittsburgh in a strolling boot after the 20-10 loss however mentioned Wednesday that the irritation hadn't prepare him back.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I think better than I did last Wednesday," Herbert pointed out. "Therefore as long as our team maintain proceeding and also our company always keep improving, we're not taking those misfortunes. I assume our team are actually transferring the appropriate path." Unlike the week leading up to the activity against the Steelers, Herbert performed everyday today, the staff specifying him as a minimal participant in the regular personal injury report.Herbert said he competed in 7-on-7 exercises and was performing every little thing he could possibly to become out there.The Chargers have a Week 5 bye, and the team had conversations about Herbert sitting out this week to remainder and recuperate, yet Herbert mentioned Wednesday he "failed to think that is actually the method our team are actually moving." Herbert will definitely enter a less-than-ideal circumstance Sunday with right handle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and also right take on Joe Alt (MCL strain) doubtful. Alt have not engaged in all full week but sweated off sideways with a fitness instructor during practice.Still, Herbert stated he trusts the crew's back-ups and isn't concerned about intensifying the accident Sunday." I don't assume panicing carries out too much. It does not assist excessive," he mentioned. "Take it day by day to find how it experiences, as well as if it is actually a concern, after that it is actually certainly not risk-free to go out there and also certainly not wise to go play, yet it has actually improved.".