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Fantasy Football Advice fantasy football takes on Justin Herbert
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All Fantasy Football Advice insights about Justin Herbert
PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
The source identifies Justin Herbert as a target for the sixth round, noting that securing him in the seventh round would be awesome value. He is grouped with other quarterback targets like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, and Trevor Lawrence.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
The source identifies Justin Herbert as a better draft pick than Jayden Daniels, specifically recommending him as a target in redraft leagues.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Justin Herbert is viewed as an underrated quarterback expected to set a career high in yards per pass attempt this season under Mike McDaniel, provided the offensive line remains healthy.NegativeValueAug 17, 2026
In full PPR, Herbert becomes a preferred late-round QB pick because quarterbacks gain no reception value in the format; the source is more inclined to target Herbert at the end of the top nine rather than spending early draft capital on the position. Herbert is identified as an acceptable quarterback option for round 7 in a stacking context with Amari Hampton; the source states 'Herbert's fine' in round 7 and notes that pairing Herbert with Hampton is 'totally fine doing that,' indicating comfort with the correlation risk. Herbert represents a reasonable single-QB strategy choice that avoids the need to reach on premium QB options early.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Justin Herbert is highlighted as a preferred value target in round 11 compared to drafting Lamar Jackson in round four.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Ken Walker identifies Justin Herbert as a high-upside target in the seventh or eighth round, citing a top-five offensive line and an elite system upgrade under Mike McDaniel as drivers for top-three fantasy potential. Herbert's mobility, including leading the league in scramble yards last season, combined with projected passing efficiency, makes him a potential league-winning value compared to quarterbacks drafted in rounds four through six.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
The source identifies Justin Herbert as a priority quarterback target for the sixth round, noting he is also a viable target for the seventh round.PositiveValueAug 8, 2026
Justin Herbert is the recommended way to gain exposure to the Chargers' offense, as the target distribution among the wide receivers remains too difficult to predict for draft purposes.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
Hampton is 100% certain to take Herbert at this spot, believing he has a chance to be a top-three quarterback this season and possibly even the number-one quarterback. Hampton views him as a very underrated quarterback and physical freak with underrated mobility who should be locked up on rosters. Hampton also notes Herbert is available late and would stream him with Trevor Lawrence, suggesting both quarterbacks offer value when streamed together in late rounds.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
The source ranks Herbert as elite top eight QB for 2026, citing huge upside driven by Chargers' offensive line improvement (bottom three to top five), coordinator upgrade from Greg Roman to Mike McDaniel, and Herbert's proven ceiling: 5,000 passing yards and QB2 through week nine last season despite injuries and a poor offensive line. Herbert's exceptional play-design fit with McDaniel and historical production suggest significant upside relative to his late-round ADP, making him a preferred target if top-seven QBs don't fall past ADP.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
Author is bumping Justin Herbert's projection higher to ensure he's in the top quarterback range, indicating increased confidence in his fantasy output.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
Justin Herbert is being targeted for a projection bump to get him into the top quarterback tier; currently at 12% draft rate, the author wants to elevate him to the 18-20% range.PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026
Herbert is projected to have a great season under Mike McDaniel and will likely set a career high in yards per pass attempt, with the efficiency gains flowing to all Chargers skill players.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
The analyst drafts Justin Herbert early at quarterback and notes that in a 10-team league, there's no need to draft a second quarterback since there will be plenty of streaming options.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
If the Chargers have the exceptional season expected, Justin Herbert might outscore many other quarterbacks despite being drafted a bit later than ideal.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Justin Herbert is viewed as being at the end of the quarterback tier and is acceptable to draft if making a bet on the Chargers being really good this season.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Herbert is identified as a solid second quarterback option in superflex formats, likely available in the second round after taking a running back in the first.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Justin Herbert is expected to go in round two of Superflex drafts, in the general range after the elite first-round quarterbacks.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Herbert is an elite quarterback who will benefit from a now-healthy Chargers offensive line and Mike McDaniel's system, which historically produces high yards per attempt. The analyst projects Herbert will likely set a career-high in yards per pass attempt this season.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Herbert is an elite quarterback without concussion concerns like Tua, and with a now-healthy offensive line and plethora of skilled players, he can fully utilize Mike McDaniel's creative offensive scheme.PositiveValueJul 6, 2026
Analyst believes Justin Herbert is a good mid-round quarterback pick despite the computer model preferring a wide receiver, citing the Chargers' level of upside.PositiveProjectionJul 6, 2026
Herbert could be a top three quarterback this season due to the strength of the Chargers offense, making him a lock-up pick at this spot.PositiveValueJul 6, 2026
Analyst is very high on Justin Herbert this season due to the Chargers' offensive potential, bumping his projection up and noting he's 10 spots ahead of ADP; almost wants to consider him in the elite QB tier.PositiveProjectionJun 8, 2026
Justin Herbert is a great quarterback pick this season and the analyst loves him.PositiveProjectionMay 25, 2026
Analyst considers Herbert as a potential stack option with Chargers offense but would prefer to take him in round seven if available.PositiveProjectionMay 25, 2026
Justin Herbert is described as an exceptional quarterback who will support high passing volume for the Chargers offense.NegativeValueNo date
One of three premium mid-tier QB options alongside Dak Prescott and Trevor Lawrence, all available in round 8. Not a primary target for early-round QB selection; however, if he falls three rounds past ADP, he becomes a potential late-round value option worth considering, as taking QB early closes the door on such late-round bargains. The source does not express a strong preference for Herbert over Lawrence in this range.PositiveProjectionNo date
Elite top-eight tier QB with huge upside for the Chargers this year. The source is all in on the Chargers offense after they upgraded from a bottom-three offensive line to a top-five line and replaced Greg Roman with Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. Herbert is an exceptional quarterback who hasn't hit his ceiling the last couple of years due to offensive line issues; he has a 5,000-yard passing season on his resume, led the team to 11-5 last season, and was QB2 through week nine before the offense fell apart. The source recommends heavy exposure to this team, with Herbert as a great way to gain that exposure since he goes at the end of the QB run and sometimes falls past ADP.PositiveRoleNo date
Justin Herbert is a viable quarterback option to stack with Tank Bigsby, with the analyst comfortable using him in round seven as a correlation play with the Chargers offense.