Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry on Justin Herbert

PodcastThe Best Pick in Every Round + Week 1 Waivers with Scott BarrettSeptember 8, 2026

From the episode

getting Herbert who, you know, um, he's finished lower than QB 13 and points per game only once in his career. There's a floor to Justin Herbert. And now I think he's primed for the best fantasy season of his career with Mike McDaniel calling the plays.

Mentioned at 40:19 – 41:08

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Herbert is primed for a career-best season with top-four QB upside.

Matthew Berry is very high on Justin Herbert, noting he has finished lower than QB13 in points per game only once in his career. With Mike McDaniel calling plays, Berry believes Herbert is primed for the best fantasy season of his career, citing his increased usage of his legs last year and projecting top-three to top-four quarterback upside.