NBC Sports Rotoworld on Justin Herbert

ArticleNFL 2026 Week 1 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Stack Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey
Read the full article

From the article

The Chargers are projected to run up the score this week with an implied team total of 28.5. They are one of three teams with an implied total over 26. The Cardinals ranked 26th in EPA per dropback allowed last year and did not make any big moves on defense in free agency or the draft.
Captured by STACKED 3 hr after posting

STACKED’s take

Positive signalMatchup

Chargers' 28.5 implied total and Cardinals' weak pass defense set up Herbert for a dominant Week 1.

The Chargers are projected to run up the score with an implied team total of 28.5 points, one of three teams over 26. The Cardinals ranked 26th in EPA per dropback allowed last year and made no significant defensive moves in free agency or the draft. Herbert and the Chargers are positioned to demolish them this week.

Justin Herbert headshotJustin HerbertQB · LACPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

More on Justin Herbert and from NBC Sports Rotoworld