.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who has actually been taking care of a higher right ankle strain and is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Kansas City Chiefs, is prepping to participate in, sources said to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert properly finished the work week with no drawbacks and also really feels better this weekend break than last, aiding his odds to participate in Sunday, sources informed 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 group's Week 3 video game against the Steelers, Herbert hobbled and missed out on 2 days of technique yet essentially started against the Steelers. Having said that, Herbert exacerbated the strain in the third fourth of that game as well as failed to finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a strolling footwear after the 20-10 loss but pointed out Wednesday that the irritation had not prepare him back.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I believe far better than I did last Wednesday," Herbert stated. "And so provided that our team keep moving forward and we always keep feeling better, our team are actually certainly not taking those obstacles. I assume we're moving in the best direction." Unlike the full week leading up to the video game versus the Steelers, Herbert practiced everyday this week, the crew providing him as a restricted participant in the regular personal injury report.Herbert mentioned he contended in 7-on-7 drills and also was carrying out every thing he could to become out there.The Chargers possess a Full week 5 bye, and the group had conversations concerning Herbert remaining this week to rest as well as recover, however Herbert pointed out Wednesday he "really did not believe that's the method our experts are actually heading." Herbert will enter into a less-than-ideal condition Sunday with left handle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and right take on Joe Alt (MCL strain) doubtful. Alt have not exercised all week however worked off to the side with a personal trainer during the course of practice.Still, Herbert claimed he has faith in the staff's backups as well as isn't regarded about worsening the trauma Sunday." I don't think panicing carries out a lot of. It doesn't aid too much," he said. "Take it day after day to find how it believes, as well as if it is actually a concern, at that point it is actually certainly not risk-free to walk out certainly there and not intelligent to go play, however it has actually improved.".