Tyrod Taylor was a late scratch from Sunday's game against the Chiefs, unexpectedly thrusting rookie Justin Herbert into the starting lineup. It was reported that Taylor suffered a chest injury after warmups and had to be taken to the hospital, making the situation even more mysterious.

It turns out the Chargers' team doctor was actually the reason for Taylor's absence in Week 2, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter reported Wednesday that the Chargers' doctor accidentally punctured Taylor's lung while attempting to administer a pain-killing injection for the cracked ribs.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Herbert is expected...