Chargers QB Justin Herbert starting vs. Jaguars

The Chargers have made their decision.

Justin Herbert is active and will start at quarterback against the Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.

Along with Herbert, Chase Daniel and Easton Stick are active for today’s game. Normally Stick is inactive on game days.

Herbert has been dealing with fractured rib cartilage that he sustained in the Week 2 loss to the Chiefs.

The team’s medical team encouraged Herbert to take the “long-view” in weighing his decision, as his rib cartilage injury can last several weeks to several months, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.

If Herbert takes a pain injection before the game, it will be done with the assistance of an ultrasound imaging monitor so the doctor can hit the weak spot at the right part of his body, according to Mortensen.

Having Herbert on the field is a huge boost for the offense, but Los Angeles will be without two other key players on that side of the ball in wide receiver Keenan Allen and center Corey Linsley.