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Will Justin Herbert Play Tonight Against the Rams? All About the Availability of Chargers QB1 for the NFL Preseason Game vs. LA Rams

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The Los Angeles Chargers are all set to play their second pre-season game ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The bolts registered a 27-13 win against the New Orleans Saints last Sunday. Plenty of eyes will remain for their second clash on LA Rams on Saturday.

Is Justin Herbert Playing Tonight Against the Rams?

Justin Herbert has coincidentally never featured in a pre-season action before in his illustrious NFL career. His rookie campaign saw COVID-19 taking over the league, which led to the cancellation of pre-season games.

And since, a mix of coaching staff decisions, and injuries have kept him away from exhibition games. However, this precedent will change on Saturday. Coach Jim Harbaugh has revealed that Justin Herbert will play against the LA Rams.

#Chargers QB Justin Herbert said the plan was for him to play last weekend against the Saints but Rashawn Slater’s injury changed things a bit.

Herbert said he’s heartbroken for Slater but said the Bolts are going to play for him this season. pic.twitter.com/LGPi10Jh9D
— Eric Smith (@Eric_L_Smith) August 14, 2025

Not only the 27-year-old, but plenty of other starters, will take the field on Saturday. Harbaugh suggested that he will only hold back Khalil Mack and Derwin James.

Justin Herbert NFL 2024 Record and Stats

Justin Herbert finished the 2024 season with 3,870 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, just 3 interceptions, plus 306 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.

Playing all 17 games shows Herbert’s toughness and the Chargers’ reliance on him. His recent fitness prowess is one of the reasons why Jim Harbaugh is going to start his QB1 in the preseason game on Saturday.

Justin Herbert in the 2024 season had a 65.9 percent completion rate, paired with just three picks on 576 throws. This marks Herbert as one of the league’s safest high-volume Quarterbacks.

Last year’s 101.7 passer rating and 23:3 TD-to-INT ratio highlight a quarterback who thrives under pressure. As the Los Angeles Chargers contend in a stacked AFC West, Herbert’s ability to protect the football in tight spots could be the difference in one-score games and, ultimately, a postseason run.