PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Justin Herbert

PodcastDavid Mattek - Grinding the VarianceSeptember 3, 2026

From the episode

He has not finished as a top 10 fantasy quarterback since 2021. He has not scored over 18 fantasy points per game since 2021.

Mentioned at 5:45 – 6:40

STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Herbert's recent fantasy production trends are concerning.

The source is skeptical of Justin Herbert's fantasy ceiling, noting he hasn't finished as a top-10 fantasy QB since 2021, hasn't exceeded 18 points per game since 2021, and hasn't thrown for 4,000 yards since 2022.

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Justin HerbertPositiveProjection

Herbert trusts Slaughter to improve Chargers' pass protection in season opener.

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Justin HerbertPositiveProjection

Harbaugh predicts Herbert will be remembered as the greatest QB ever.

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Justin HerbertPositiveProjection

Herbert's improved protection and Cardinals' weak defense set up ceiling upside in Week 1.

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Justin HerbertPositiveProjection

Justin Herbert is a top-tier QB play with an improved offensive line.

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Justin HerbertNegativeProjection

Herbert ranked #6 QB but needs playoff success to improve perception.

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Justin HerbertPositiveNews

Recent QBs to have a 5,000 Passing Yard season: 2022 - Patrick Mahomes (5,250) 2021 - Tom Brady (5,316) 2021 - Justin Herbert (5,014) 2019 - Jameis W...

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STACKED’s take

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