Justin Herbert Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Justin Herbert
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, Los Angeles Chargers

Age: 27
Weight: 236 lbs
Height: 6' 6"
College: Oregon

ADP: 109
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
285	3870	23	3	306

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by Brendan Darr

· Dec 27, 2024 · 7:51 PM EST

LAC QB Justin Herbert - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at New England Patriots

In comeback mode, Justin Herbert shined against a tough Broncos secondary last week. We still didn't get the volume we were hoping for, but Herbert was efficient on his 31 attempts and had 8 carries as well. With Gus Edwards out this week and J.K. Dobbins questionable, we could see a repeat performance this week.

The Patriots are 22nd in aFPA against quarterbacks this season, so hopefully we do see some volume from Herbert this week. It's a solid matchup, but it is so hard to trust him. Herbert checks in as QB14 this week and makes for a solid option in superflex, but can be left on the bench in standard leagues.

by Brendan Darr

· Dec 19, 2024 · 9:13 AM EST

LAC QB Justin Herbert - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs Denver Broncos

Well, that didn't go as planned against the Buccaneers and doesn't inspire a lot of confidence moving forward. The Chargers only ran 48 offensive plays against one of the worst defenses in the league and couldn't even hit 200 passing yards so it was a rough day at the office for Justin Herbert and the Chargers.

Given they are going from one of the best matchups to a neutral matchup against a division rival, I don't love this spot for Herbert. Denver isn't nearly as intimidating as they were earlier in the season, but between the lack of plays and play-calling, despite Denver being 22nd aFPA against quarterbacks, Herbert is a QB2 and and option in superflex, but not in standard leagues.

by Brendan Darr

· Dec 15, 2024 · 10:15 AM EST

LAC QB Justin Herbert - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Even without J.K. Dobbins the Chargers remain committed to the run game and haven't been unleashing Justin Herbert lately. As someone who has been playing Justin Herbert in solid matchups in DFS, it is tough to see Greg Roman and Jim Harbaugh remain so committed to the run game despite how inefficient Gus Edwards and Kimani Vidal have been. Hopefully, WR Ladd McConkey returns this week and Herbert can let loose.

Tampa Bay is the best matchup in the league for quarterbacks per aFPA. Given the matchup and the inefficiency of the running game, combined with the hopeful return of McConkey and this should, in theory, be a great spot for Herbert. He checks in at QB13 this week because it is so hard to project a ton of volume. He's a solid option in superflex, but in standard leagues, I wouldn't be looking to start him over any of the elite quarterbacks.

by Brendan Darr

· Dec 01, 2024 · 12:01 AM EST

LAC QB Justin Herbert - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Atlanta Falcons

It was a tale of two halves for Justin Herbert against Baltimore. In the first half, he looked like the quarterback that had been on fire, but in the second half he looked like a quarterback unsure of what to do and where to go with the football. OC Greg Roman seems to be intent on running Quentin Johnston on deep routes only, which doesn't help Johnston or Herbert.

Thankfully, the Falcons are an easy matchup as they are 28th aFPA against quarterbacks this season. A lot of the success or failure from a fantasy perspective for Herbert comes down to playcalling. Although with J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve, they may not have a choice to go run-heavy. Herbert is an easy QB1 this week and QB5 overall. A must-start.

by Brendan Darr

· Nov 16, 2024 · 7:14 PM EST

LAC QB Justin Herbert - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Well, the rug got pulled on us last week after Gus Edwards returned. Justin Herbert didn't see the pass volume we were hoping or expecting, but we did see him start to use his feet and he scored a rushing touchdown last week. We'll need that if the passing volume is going to revert back to the early season mark.

The Bengals are 29th aFPA against opposing quarterbacks and this is a prime matchup for Herbert. Obviously, the hope is we see the mid-season passing numbers and not the early-season volume, but it's hard to say. The matchup is so good and Herbert is a QB1 this week with a big ceiling, but just be aware of the obvious downside here.

by Brendan Darr

· Nov 09, 2024 · 8:45 PM EST

LAC QB Justin Herbert - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Tennessee Titans

The post-bye passing bump Justin Herbert and the Chargers have given us is easily one of the most surprising developments of the season. We're all just waiting to see if it reverts back to the pre-bye standard, but as long as things are rolling like this it seems hard for me not to go back to Herbert.

Tennessee is 19th aFPA against quarterbacks this season so it isn't a super difficult matchup for Herbert. While the Titans have been tough against wide receivers, the Chargers have had a few games against tough passing games lately and Herbert has looked solid. I think Herbert is a start, for sure, in superflex leagues. Depending on your bye situation, Herbert could also be viable in standard leagues as well.

by Brendan Darr

· Nov 02, 2024 · 11:41 AM EDT

LAC QB Justin Herbert - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 at Cleveland Browns

The last few weeks have been incredible for Justin Herbert's managers, but a tougher test is on the horizon. Even still, the Chargers' passing game has been encouraging, even if the results have been far from perfect. Add Quentin Johnston back, and things could presumably sustain for the rest of the season, assuming Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman want them to.

It is a tougher matchup against Cleveland this week as the Browns are 10th aFPA against quarterbacks, but it should be noted they are 27th against wide receivers, so something to think about. This isn't a situation to avoid, but given the potential for things to switch back to a run-heavy approach at any moment, Herbert is best used in superflex leagues rather than standard leagues.