Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry on Justin Herbert

PodcastWeek 1 Love/Hate with Nate RavitzSeptember 10, 2026

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Well, he's my number five quarterback this week. Just, you know, a rocket emoji for Justin Herbert this week

Mentioned at 40:56 – 42:14

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Justin Herbert is a top-5 QB play for Week 1

Matthew Berry ranks Justin Herbert as his QB5 for Week 1, citing a high implied team total, a weak Cardinals secondary, and a finally healthy offensive line.

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Justin HerbertNegativeProjection

Herbert unplayable in 1QB; source prefers Jameis Winston over him.

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Justin HerbertNegativeProjection

Herbert's 59.4% completion, 5 TDs, 7 INTs reflect historic sack rate and scheme mismatch.

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Justin HerbertNegativeProjection

Herbert's 59.4% completion, 5 TDs, 7 INTs, 17 sacks reflect scheme mismatch and line collapse.

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Justin HerbertPositiveDepth Chart

KEEP/TRADE/CUT: Sam Darnold Justin Herbert Jalen Hurts

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Justin HerbertNegativeBust

Herbert is at his worst and lacks clear path to improvement

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Justin HerbertPositiveBreakout

Source expects Herbert and Chargers to improve; too much talent to stay this bad.

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