Justin Herbert's Hand and the Chargers' Playoff Push

Justin Herbert is getting the hang of playing with a broken hand. The extra protection helps, and so does facing a defense that can't tackle him. He threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. This victory keeps the Chargers in the running for a playoff spot. The Chargers have won four games in a row. They could secure a spot in the playoffs before Week 17 if Indianapolis loses or ties their game. The race for the AFC West title isn't over yet. The Denver Broncos lost to Jacksonville, so the Chargers have a chance to catch up. If they win their final game against the Broncos, they'll have the tiebreaker. Herbert is getting better each week. He completed 79% of his passes for 300 yards. The Chargers' offense had its best game of the season with 452 total yards. Herbert's accuracy and ability to escape tackles impressed everyone, including Dallas cornerback Trevon Diggs.Dak Prescott had a good start for the Cowboys. He threw two touchdown passes in the first half but couldn't score again. The Cowboys' defense struggled, and their offense stalled in the second half. This loss means the Cowboys are out of playoff contention for the second year in a row. Herbert's hand is healing, and he's getting a better grip on the ball. He even ran for a touchdown using a modified "tush push. " The Chargers' offensive line did a great job protecting him, and he didn't get sacked once. Herbert's performance shows how tough and skilled he is, even with an injury. The Cowboys had injuries too. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown got a concussion and didn't return. Center Cooper Beebe missed some plays after getting poked in the eye. The Chargers also had injuries, with Jamaree Salyer hurting his hamstring and Donte Jackson exiting with a groin injury. The Chargers' next game is against Houston, while the Cowboys travel to Washington. Both teams will be looking to finish the season strong, but the Chargers have a lot more to play for.