.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, that has actually been taking care of a higher right ankle joint sprain as well as is dubious for Sunday's game versus the Kansas Area Chiefs, is prepping to play, resources informed ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert properly finished the work full week with no obstacles as well as feels better this weekend than last, aiding his chances to participate in Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his ideal ankle joint in the Chargers Full week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers. In front of the crew's Full week 3 activity against the Steelers, Herbert hobbled as well as overlooked two times of method but ultimately started against the Steelers. Nonetheless, Herbert aggravated the strain in the 3rd fourth of that video game and also didn't finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a strolling shoes after the 20-10 loss yet stated Wednesday that the aggravation hadn't set him back.Editor's Picks1 Related" I feel better than I carried out final Wednesday," Herbert pointed out. "And so as long as our company maintain moving forward and our team always keep feeling better, we're certainly not taking those misfortunes. I think our team're moving in the right path." Unlike the week leading up to the activity versus the Steelers, Herbert exercised everyday this week, the crew noting him as a minimal attendee in the regular injury report.Herbert said he contended in 7-on-7 practices and was doing every thing he can to become out there.The Chargers possess a Week 5 bye, and also the team possessed discussions concerning Herbert remaining today to remainder as well as bounce back, yet Herbert stated Wednesday he "failed to think that is actually the technique our company are actually moving." Herbert will certainly enter a less-than-ideal condition Sunday along with left handle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and also straight take on Joe Alt (MCL strain) doubtful. Alt hasn't engaged in all week but sweated off to the side with an instructor in the course of practice.Still, Herbert said he swears by the crew's data backups and also isn't concerned about complicating the personal injury Sunday." I do not presume stressing performs a lot of. It does not help way too much," he said. "Take it everyday to see just how it believes, and also if it is an issue, then it is actually not risk-free to go out there and not brilliant to go play, but it has felt better.".