Justin Herbert for Sam Darnold (2026)
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Justin Herbert QB - LAC  Justin Herbert QB - LAC | Sam Darnold QB - SEA  Sam Darnold QB - SEA |  | |
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| Rest of Season | # 8 | # 23 | - |
| Draft | ‐ | ‐ | - |
| Matchup | |||
| Opponent | vs. ARI | vs. NE | - |
| Matchup Rating | This is a 3 star matchup. QBs perform close to their average vs ARI | This is a 4 star matchup. QBs perform a little better than their average vs NE | - |
| Fantasy Points | |||
| Season Total | 299.8 | 249.4 | - |
| Avg Game | 18.7 | 14.7 | - |
| Avg Projection | 300.3 | 266.4 | - |
| Schedule | |||
| SOS Rank | 24 | 8 | - |
| Misc | |||
| Injury Alert | ‐ | ‐ | - |
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07/22 | #8 | #23 | - |
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Justin Herbert QB - LAC Justin Herbert QB - LAC | Sam Darnold QB - SEA Sam Darnold QB - SEA | |
| 2026 Schedule | ||
| Week 1 | vs. ARI | vs. NE |
| Week 2 | vs. LV | at ARI |
| Week 3 | at BUF | at WAS |
| Week 4 | at SEA | vs. LAC |
| Week 5 | vs. DEN | vs. SF |
| Week 6 | at KC | at DEN |
| Week 7 | BYE WEEK | vs. KC |
| Week 8 | at LAR | vs. CHI |
| Week 9 | vs. HOU | vs. ARI |
| Week 10 | at BAL | at LV |
| Week 11 | vs. NYJ | BYE WEEK |
| Week 12 | vs. NE | at SF |
| Week 13 | at TB | vs. DAL |
| Week 14 | at LV | vs. NYG |
| Week 15 | vs. SF | at PHI |
| Week 16 | at MIA | vs. LAR |
| Week 17 | vs. KC | at CAR |
| Week 18 | at DEN | at LAR |
Justin Herbert QB - LAC Justin Herbert QB - LAC | Sam Darnold QB - SEA Sam Darnold QB - SEA | |
| Passing | ||
| Pass Att | 529.6 | 506.3 |
| Pass Cmp | 349.8 | 336.7 |
| Pass Yards | 3,858.5 | 4,087.9 |
| Pass TDs | 26.2 | 27.3 |
| Ints | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Rushing | ||
| Rush Attempts | 78.4 | 44.0 |
| Rush Yards | 459.0 | 131.8 |
| Rush TDs | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Misc | ||
| Fumbles | 2.8 | 5.3 |
| Points | ||
| Fantasy Points | 300.3 | 266.4 |
Justin Herbert QB - LAC Justin Herbert QB - LAC | Sam Darnold QB - SEA Sam Darnold QB - SEA | |
| 2025 Points | ||
| Week 1 | 27.9 | 5.4 |
| Week 2 | 18.8 | 17.8 |
| Week 3 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Week 4 | 14.5 | 16.1 |
| Week 5 | 15.6 | 28.6 |
| Week 6 | 18.8 | 20.0 |
| Week 7 | 29.9 | 9.6 |
| Week 8 | 26.3 | ‐ |
| Week 9 | 28.7 | 28.2 |
| Week 10 | 14.7 | 5.9 |
| Week 11 | 4.3 | 8.3 |
| Week 12 | ‐ | 17.7 |
| Week 13 | 13.8 | 3.1 |
| Week 14 | 13.2 | 23.3 |
| Week 15 | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Week 16 | 30.2 | 21.5 |
| Week 17 | 16.1 | 7.1 |
| Week 18 | ‐ | 8.8 |
| Total | 299.8 | 249.4 |
| Average | 18.7 | 14.7 |
Justin Herbert QB - LAC Justin Herbert QB - LAC | Sam Darnold QB - SEA Sam Darnold QB - SEA | |
| Expert | ||
| Pat Fitzmaurice FantasyPros | Over the first three years of his NFL career, Justin Herbert averaged 287.5 passing yards and 1.9 TD passes per game. Over the last three years, he's averaged 233.3 passing yards and 1.5 TD passes per game. There hasn't been a discernible difference in Herbert's passing efficiency over those two periods. The downturn can be traced to (at various times) conservative play-calling, offensive line injuries, or a shortage of quality pass catchers. Those problems appear to have been resolved, and Herbert could have a banner season in tandem with new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel (under whom Tua Tagovailoa led the league in passing yardage three years ago). | It took Sam Darnold seven seasons to finally get his footing as an NFL starter, but he's now put together two splendid seasons, culminating in a Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks. Darnold began his career with three nightmarish seasons as a Jet, fared little better in two seasons as a Panther, and spent one season as a backup with the 49ers before finally breaking through with the Vikings in 2024. He signed with the Seahawks in 2025 and guided the team to a 14-3 regular-season record and a 3-0 run through the playoffs. Over the last two regular seasons, Darnold has completed 66.9% of his throws and averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt, with 60 TD passes, 26 interceptions, and a passer rating of 100.9. He's finished QB9 and QB13 in fantasy scoring the last two years. Darnold averaged only 28.1 pass attempts per game last season, as the Seahawks ran the ball at the third-highest rate in the league. Darnold must adjust to a new offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury, now that former Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak has taken the Raiders' head-coaching job. But it's possible Seattle throws at a higher rate this year, which could potentially boost Darnold's passing numbers. |
| Andrew Erickson FantasyPros | Justin Herbert finished the 2025 season as the QB10 in PPG, mostly on the back of his rushing production (6th in rushing yards per game at 31.1). Career highs in rushing yards and carries. Tied Josh Allen with the most boom finishes (4). But the losses on the offensive line crushed his ceiling, along with his own injuries. With a healthier and revamped OL in 2026, Herbert can flirt with elite fantasy QB status. Five games with Joe Alt in 2025: Hebert averaged nearly 24 PPG (23.9). 12 games without Alt? 16.2 PPG. | |
