ESPN Fantasy Football on Justin Herbert

ArticleField's favorites: Herbert, Jefferson and others who should go before their ADPs
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My belief in Herbert's fantasy stock is rooted in two factors: my faith in Herbert the player and my confidence in Mike McDaniel the playcaller. Herbert has been a solid, but not elite, fantasy quarterback throughout his career while playing in far less friendly offenses. McDaniel can help him reach elite status.
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Yates ranks Herbert QB6 with McDaniel as coordinator; elite upside ahead of ADP.

Field Yates ranks Herbert QB6 in his 2026 rankings, a significant upgrade driven by two factors: his faith in Herbert as a player and confidence in new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Yates notes that McDaniel helped Tua Tagovailoa lead the NFL in passing yards in his second year under the coordinator with three top-two QB weekly finishes. Unlike Tagovailoa, Herbert is a rushing threat with 498 rushing yards in 2025 compared to Tagovailoa's six-season total, positioning him to reach elite fantasy status under McDaniel's system.

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