.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 joint sprain and also is actually dubious for Sunday's video game versus the Kansas City Chiefs, is actually preparing to play, sources said to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert efficiently finished the job full week with no setbacks as well as experiences a lot better this weekend than last, aiding his chances to play Sunday, resources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his appropriate ankle in the Chargers Full week 2 draw the Carolina Panthers. Before the crew's Week 3 video game against the Steelers, Herbert hobbled as well as skipped two days of technique yet eventually started versus the Steelers. Having said that, Herbert aggravated the sprain in the third quarter of that activity and really did not finish.Herbert left behind Pittsburgh in a strolling footwear after the 20-10 reduction however said Wednesday that the aggravation had not specify him back.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I think much better than I did final Wednesday," Herbert pointed out. "And so provided that we keep moving forward and we keep getting better, our team're not taking those setbacks. I assume our company are actually transferring the best path." Unlike the full week leading up to the game versus the Steelers, Herbert practiced everyday this week, the staff noting him as a limited attendee in the regular trauma report.Herbert stated he competed in 7-on-7 practices and also was actually carrying out everything he could possibly to become out there.The Chargers have a Week 5 bye, and the team had talks concerning Herbert remaining recently to remainder and bounce back, yet Herbert stated Wednesday he "really did not think that is actually the way our experts're moving." Herbert will certainly go into a less-than-ideal situation Sunday along with left address Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and also right address Joe Alt (MCL sprain) skeptical. Alt hasn't engaged in all week however worked off sideways with a trainer in the course of practice.Still, Herbert stated he has faith in the group's backups as well as isn't concerned regarding aggravating the accident Sunday." I do not believe worrying performs a lot of. It does not aid way too much," he said. "Take it everyday to find exactly how it feels, and also if it is a concern, then it is actually certainly not secure to head out there certainly and also not clever to go play, yet it has improved.".