Herbert took a big hit to the ribs in the fourth quarter and left the field. There is a time and a place.
The coach said that Herbert had a fractured rib and that it was a day-to-day injury.
It was good news that Herbert's diagnosis was confirmed by theCT Scan.
On Wednesday, we will know a lot more about practices. I'm going to take the weekend and begin Monday to learn more.
Nine days before they play the Jacksonville Jaguars at Sofi Stadium, the Bolts are looking at their first win of the season.
Herbert's ability to return will come down to comfort. We don't know much about how he feels until later on in the week.
Mike Danna delivered a hit that left Herbert lying on the field for an extended period.
Herbert missed one play before returning, and then was crushed by the pass-rushers of the Chiefs, but he remained in the game.
There was a discussion with the medical staff before Herbert came back.
"We have full trust in one another, and he's going to tell me, he's going to show me, and the medical people are going to tell me if this isn't something that should happen."
Herbert ran to his right on the final offensive possession of the game before throwing a short pass in pain. On the ensuing snap, Herbert completed a 35-yard dart over the middle to DeAndre Carter, and several plays later he completed a 7-yard pass to Joshua Palmer for a touchdown and a 27-24 lead.
"It's football and you're going to have some moments where you're feeling like that and that's not just exclusive to the quarterback position," said Staley.
Herbert, who had won his first two games at the stadium, finished with 334 yards passing and three touchdown, but he also threw an interception that was returned 99 yards for a touchdown to give the Chiefs their first lead.
The center and the right tackle left the game, but the offensive line seems to have escaped serious injury.
Linsley had an injection to calm his knee and should be back in practice next week.
Pipkins has a foot injury and is day-to- day.
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