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Yahoo Fantasy Forecast fantasy football takes on Justin Herbert
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Forecast about Justin Herbert.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Forecast insights about Justin Herbert
NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Herbert's performance is concerning despite the Chargers' run game showing 10th-ranked success rate; Matt Harmon suggests Herbert needs to 'chill out or do something, go to meditation' and notes the Seahawks matchup this week is not favorable for getting right.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Matt Harmon characterizes Herbert as a "Herbert realist" rather than defender, noting his highs are legitimate but he plays too robotic and on-script, making poor decisions at critical moments. His interception in the end zone against the Bills on a C.J. Gardiner-Johnson deep safety in cover three is cited as egregious—a high school-level mistake throwing into a post route that was clearly disguised static cover three with no movement from the defender. Harmon emphasizes this is not a scheme problem but a quarterback execution issue; Herbert has had enough starts to know better than to throw into that coverage.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Justin Herbert, like Drake Maye, is making problems for himself and contributing to his team's offensive struggles. Matt Harmon groups Herbert with Maye as a QB creating self-inflicted issues beyond scheme or supporting cast.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Justin Herbert is QB32 in points per game and is in coping corner for Matt Harmon. The Chargers face a brutal schedule with Seahawks, Broncos, Chiefs, bye, Rams, Texans, and Ravens in the next six weeks surrounding the bye. Herbert threw an inexcusable interception to Chauncey Carter-Johnson and is picking up where he left off poorly from last season. Harmon would actually drop Herbert and stream a quarterback instead, as there are so many good quarterbacks available that you don't need to deal with Herbert's poor play and difficult schedule.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Herbert had a terrible performance with a really bad interception where he missed a safety over the middle of the field, plus another end zone interception that was called back on a holding penalty. He faced a 54% pressure rate on late-down snaps and failed to connect with receivers on key red zone opportunities, including a potential touchdown to McConkie. The offense generated nothing explosive downfield, and Herbert lacked the hero moments needed to overcome the Chargers' dysfunction.NegativeRoleSep 24, 2026
Herbert bobbed and weaved to complete a touchdown pass on a poorly designed bootleg play that left elite pass rusher Max Crosby unblocked, a worst-case scenario against elite edge rushers; the Chargers' offensive design and execution issues are limiting his efficiency despite his individual playmaking ability.NegativeProjectionSep 21, 2026
Matt Harmon is worried about Justin Herbert's feel for the new offense, noting he is forcing throws, missing reads, and struggling with accuracy when under pressure or when the play structure breaks down.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Matt Harmon notes Justin Herbert had a bad game in Week 1, failing to target running backs for the first time in his career, but maintains he is still within the 'circle of trust' despite the poor performance.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Matt Harmon expresses panic regarding Justin Herbert, noting that the Chargers' offense collapsed when Ladd McConkie was off the field. Harmon suggests that swapping Herbert for Brock Purdy is a justified move until the situation stabilizes.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Matt Harmon believes the Chargers' offensive ceiling is capped due to significant offensive line issues, specifically the loss of their center and poor performance from the guards, which limits Herbert's potential.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski view Herbert as a green-light target. Herbert benefits from Mike McDaniel's influence, a potentially healthy offensive line, and strong skill talent, with Harmon noting he could challenge for an MVP award.PositiveValueJul 1, 2026
Scott Pianowski believes Herbert has MVP upside if things fall right with the Chargers' improved offensive line, new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, and fresh playbook. Currently consensus QB9, Pianowski sees him as a strong arbitrage play—you can get Herbert four or five rounds later than early-round QBs like Drake May and still get comparable or better production.PositiveProjectionMay 20, 2026
Justin Herbert is expected to benefit from a more efficient offense this year, potentially leading to explosive plays and increased touchdown opportunities.