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Fantasy Points fantasy football takes on Justin Herbert
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Points about Justin Herbert.
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All Fantasy Points insights about Justin Herbert
NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
Justin Herbert is ranked 12th or 13th among NFL quarterbacks in talent when all contextual factors (offensive line, pass catchers) are held equal, yet he is currently playing significantly below that level. The source notes that while Herbert has been hampered by poor circumstances, his on-field performance has been notably poor relative to his underlying skill, making him a concerning fantasy option despite his talent ceiling. In a franchise quarterback selection exercise, the source chose Herbert over Sam Darnold, Jaylen Hertz, Tyler Shuck, and Bryce Young, though with hesitation after Young's recent performance shift.PositiveValueOct 27, 2026
Justin Herbert is owned in 48% of leagues but available in 52%, making him a waiver wire target only for streaming purposes. Despite being an elite, top-five quarterback in the league, he has a season-high of just 13.3 fantasy points (week one) and averages only 11.6 fantasy points per game since then. The source rates him F tier and recommends streaming quarterbacks with better matchups instead, noting the disconnect between his pedigree and actual fantasy production.NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026
Justin Herbert is ranked as the QB27 by Chris Wesseling, reflecting a poor fantasy outlook driven by the Chargers' offensive struggles and a lack of elite production over his career.NegativeProjectionSep 21, 2026
Justin Herbert has looked poor through the first two weeks of the season, with his efficiency dropping from a top-five to a bottom-one quarterback in adjusted net yards per attempt, partly due to the injury status of his receiving corps.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Justin Herbert is a sit candidate for Week 2, ranked as QB15. His efficiency is heavily dependent on Ladd McConkey; Herbert averaged 10.3 adjusted net yards per attempt with McConkey on the field compared to 1.1 without him. Additional concerns include a struggling interior offensive line and a run-heavy, slow-paced offensive approach as favorites against the Raiders. The source also prefers Trevor Lawrence over Herbert in start/sit decisions.PositiveValueJul 24, 2026
Sharp Football flagged Justin Herbert as a big flag plant quarterback in recent appearances. The Chargers are not as top-heavy as Mike McDaniel's Miami teams (which featured Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Devon Achane), so one way to play the Chargers offense is to target Herbert and let the rest of the offense fall in line, rather than chasing multiple Chargers skill players.PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
Justin Herbert is mentioned as a cheaper quarterback alternative that Joe Dolan prefers to target instead of paying up for peak quarterback value.PositiveValueJul 16, 2026
Justin Herbert will be available cheaply in auctions as a mobile QB option if desired.PositiveProjectionJul 11, 2026
Justin Herbert is the best quarterback a McDaniel-tree coach has ever had, with potential to elevate McDaniel's offensive system in a way previous QBs like Tua could not.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Justin Herbert is part of the improving quarterback landscape and is expected to take another step this season.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Herbert is expected to see a massive play caller boost with Mike McDaniel, positioning him for improved performance in 2026.PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026
Justin Herbert is ranked QB10 in projections with very little separation from other quarterbacks in the QB7-QB17 tier, going in the 80s-100s overall.PositiveProjectionMay 27, 2026
Justin Herbert should have the best season of his career under Mike McDaniel with the Chargers, and his ADP would be two rounds higher if not for his playoff performance reputation.PositiveProjectionMay 18, 2026
The source placed an MVP bet on Justin Herbert as part of a conviction on the Chargers' offensive upside under Mike McDaniel. McDaniel's system has led the NFL in EPA per run; Herbert is on a different level than Tua Tagovailoa; Harbaugh loves to pound the rock; the Chargers are getting two all-pro tackles back after limited 2024 availability. The source believes the offense will go nuts with major scoring potential.PositiveProjectionMay 6, 2026
If the Chargers offense explodes, Justin Herbert is positioned to benefit most; also has a solid floor as a reliable fantasy option as long as his offensive line stays healthy.PositiveProjectionMay 4, 2026
Considered a really great target this year with the improved Chargers offense under Mike McDaniel.