QB - Los Angeles Chargers
- 6' 6"
- 236 lbs
- Age 28
- Oregon
78°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #8
- Proj.
- 18.5 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesThis wasn't the start to the season that many envisioned for Justin Herbert and the Bolts' offense. Herbert was the QB22 for the week. He threw for only 209 yards and one score (one interception). Herbert added 29 yards on the ground with five carries. Herbert was very accurate as a passer despite their offensive shortcomings. Among 32 qualifying passers for Week 1, Herbert was 13th in yards per attempt, third-best in highly accurate throw rate, and seventh in catchable target rate. I expect him to bounce back in Week 2. The question is how much for fantasy purposes. The Raiders faced Malik Willis and the Dolphins in Week 1, so it's tough to take much away from the pass defense. Last year, Las Vegas allowed the ninth-highest passing success rate, the tenth-highest passer rating, and the tenth-most EPA per dropback. I view this as a middle-of-the-road matchup at worst for Herbert in Week 2.
Player News
View More NewsJustin Herbert connected on 17-of-27 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception, adding 29 yards on five carries in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Herbert and the Chargers' offense definitely disappointed under new OC Mike McDaniel on Sunday. This was expected by many to be an opening act for a dynamic offense against a sub-par defensive unit. It turned out to be anything but that. Herbert was sacked three times and picked off once while just clearing 200 yards on 27 throws. He did find top receiver Ladd McConkey for an eight-yard TD toss in the third quarter, but that was it as far as putting points on the board through the air. Herbert should still be viewed as a solid QB 1 going into a matchup with the Raiders, but if he disappoints again, the seventh-year pro will drop like a rock.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | QB #8 | QB #4 | QB #16 | 151 |
| Rest of Season | QB #9 | QB #9 | QB #10 | 5 |
| Dynasty | QB #7 | QB #6 | QB #10 | 4 |
| Pass Cmp | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Pass Ints | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.6 | 30.8 | 232.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 5 | 24.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 18.5 |
History
| Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 209 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Season to Date | 209 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. LV | 14th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | BUF, SEA, DEN | 5th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | SF, MIA, KC | 32nd easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 29th easiest remaining opponents |
