Yahoo Sports NFL on Justin Herbert

ArticleWeek 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: QBSeptember 17, 2026

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I see little reason to treat Justin Herbert as a QB1 without Ladd McConkey, and I see equally as little reason to believe McConkey will play through his rib injury against the Raiders.

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Herbert's QB1 status hinges on McConkey's rib injury status.

Justin Herbert should not be treated as a QB1 without Ladd McConkey; McConkey's rib injury makes his availability against the Raiders unlikely, and the Chargers' offense looks completely out of sync, making McConkey's likely absence that much more difficult for everyone to get on the same page; the source is concerned about the Chargers' play-making depth.