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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Justin Herbert
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Justin Herbert.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Justin Herbert
NegativeProjectionNov 6, 2026
Herbert is struggling significantly in 2024: only 5 touchdowns and league-high 10 interceptions through the season; ranks 31st in QB rating among passers with at least 100 attempts; Chargers are 0-7 with Herbert seen as a key contributing factor to the team's poor record.NegativeMatchupNov 6, 2026
Herbert has struggled mightily against the Texans in recent matchups: threw one touchdown to one interception in a 20-16 loss on December 25th last year, and threw four interceptions in the wild card playoff game in January 2025. The source expresses pessimism about his ability to overcome this trend despite the Texans defense not being elite this year.PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026
Ranked 10th among dynasty quarterbacks with a trade value of 226; established elite talent with strong dynasty value expectations.NegativeValueNov 6, 2026
Justin Herbert ranks 19th in dynasty QB rankings with a 1QB trade value of 22 and 2QB value of 62, representing a veteran quarterback with established production.NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026
Herbert is the quarterback for the 0-7 Chargers, a team that Mina Kimes characterizes as fundamentally broken and unwilling to make roster changes despite their winless record. Kimes states the front office's refusal to trade players is "absolute malpractice" and that "this version of the team is over," suggesting Herbert's situation is deteriorating with no meaningful organizational response to fix the offense.NegativeMatchupNov 6, 2026
The source advises not to start Justin Herbert against Houston, characterizing it as an ongoing joke, suggesting a poor matchup or performance trend.NegativeProjectionNov 6, 2026
Herbert should not be started against Houston. The source notes this is now a running joke, suggesting a pattern of poor performance or unfavorable matchups.NegativeMatchupNov 6, 2026
Justin Herbert is among the weaker sack-avoidance quarterbacks Denver has faced; he and Jacoby Brisset and Sam Darnold have a combined 59 sacks between them, compared to the elite group's 41 combined sacks. This suggests Denver's sack totals should improve against remaining schedule opponents.NegativeMatchupNov 5, 2026
Against the Rams on Sunday, Herbert completed 24 of 32 passes for 257 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Rams safety Quentin Lake intercepted a pass intended for Charlie Kolar and returned it 45 yards to the Chargers' 19-yard line in the first quarter, setting up a Rams field goal. Cornerback Trent McDuffie also intercepted a pass in front of Kolar in the third quarter, returning it 26 yards to the 22-yard line, leading to a Puka Nacua touchdown on the next drive in the Rams' 24-9 victory.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
Herbert's 2024 season performance has deteriorated sharply under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniels; he has thrown five touchdowns and a league-high 10 interceptions through seven games with at least one interception in each game, compared to 23 touchdowns and only three interceptions across the full 17-game 2024 season. His struggles are seen as a large factor in the Chargers' unexpected 0-7 record.NegativeMatchupNov 5, 2026
Justin Herbert might get killed against Will Anderson Jr and the Texans defensive line in Week 9, suggesting a difficult matchup for the Chargers quarterback.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
An NFL executive gave a concerning assessment of Justin Herbert's performance or outlook.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
Herbert responded to Lake's critique by saying he was unaware of the comments and focused on internal team matters rather than external opinions: "I haven't looked into it, haven't heard anything about it, so I can't really make a comment about it. We're really just focused on what's going on in the building, playing football and doing what we can and doing our best to, you know, go put our best effort out on Sunday."PositiveProjectionNov 5, 2026
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh defended Herbert's performance after the loss to the Rams, saying "I thought he played — did his job exceptionally well" and noted that Herbert had only "two throws he would have liked to have back," suggesting the quarterback's performance was largely sound despite the 24-9 defeat.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
Rams safety Quentin Lake criticized Herbert's performance in a 24-9 loss to the Rams, saying "He was throwing deli meat out there" and "He's seeing ghosts," suggesting Herbert is making poor decisions and missing open receivers. The source notes this critique is jarring given Herbert is in his seventh NFL season, making $52.5 million per year, and is supposed to be a franchise quarterback; the criticism implies he is playing like an early-career prospect who hasn't developed game awareness.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
In the Week 3 loss to the Rams, Herbert finished 24 of 32 with 257 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions; head coach Jim Harbaugh defended Herbert's performance, saying 'two throws he would've liked to have back' and that Herbert 'did his job exceptionally well' in the pass game, though Harbaugh acknowledged the interceptions were mistakes.NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026
Herbert hasn't thrown a touchdown pass since an Oct. 11 matchup versus the Denver Broncos; the Chargers have had a bye week since, but that Broncos game is also the last time they've scored any kind of touchdown, indicating a complete offensive stall coinciding with Herbert's struggles.NegativeBustNov 5, 2026
Rams safety Quentin Lake characterized Herbert's performance in the Week 3 loss as 'throwing deli meat,' noting Herbert was 'seeing ghosts' with poor decision-making; Lake's interception came on an out route he read easily midway through the first quarter, and Herbert's second pick came on a throw into heavy traffic late in the third quarter that Cornerback Trent McDuffie intercepted and returned 26 yards for a touchdown setup.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
Herbert leads the NFL with 10 interceptions this season, a stark departure from his first six years when he posted completion rates north of 65%; his 2026 completion percentage has dropped to 61.8%, raising serious questions about his fit with first-year offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and his long-awaited bounce-back performance remains uncertain.NegativeRoleNov 4, 2026
Herbert looks lost under Jim Harbaugh, a coach known for being a quarterback whisperer; the Chargers' 0-7 start and Harbaugh's 0-10 record in his last 10 games suggest a significant disconnect between the quarterback and coaching staff despite preseason playoff expectations.PositiveProjectionNov 4, 2026
Herbert threw two interceptions in a 24-9 loss to the Rams, pushing his league-leading interception total to 10 on the season. Rams safety Quentin Lake criticized Herbert's decision-making, saying "He was throwing deli meat out there" and "He's seeing ghosts," noting the defense anticipated multiple turnovers. Herbert acknowledged the poor play in his postgame assessment: "It's bad decisions, poor mistakes by me. It's something I have to clean up." Both interceptions came on throws to tight end Charlie Kolar, with Lake intercepting an out route in the first quarter (returning it 45 yards) and cornerback Trent McDuffie intercepting another Kolar target in the third quarter.NegativeProjectionNov 4, 2026
Herbert has lost his mojo this season; the source explicitly states the quarterback's performance has declined significantly from preseason expectations, contributing to the Chargers' offensive collapse from 11th to 32nd in power rankings.NegativeProjectionNov 4, 2026
Justin Herbert has regressed significantly this season, throwing five touchdowns and 10 interceptions; he's been sacked 23 times and is on pace to surpass his career high of 54 sacks from last year. When the Texans faced him in the 2024 AFC Wild Card Round, he had thrown just three interceptions all season, illustrating the magnitude of his decline.NegativeRoleNov 4, 2026
Justin Herbert linked to trade speculation with the Vikings amid the Chargers' winless season and organizational uncertainty.NegativeBustNov 3, 2026
Herbert continues to repeat the same mistakes and threw two more interceptions to seal the fate against the Rams after the bye week. The source characterizes him as delivering 'the least bang for the buck among all NFL players,' indicating significant underperformance relative to expectations.PositiveProjectionNov 3, 2026
Ranked #23 in Week 9 fantasy quarterback rankings for home matchup vs. Houston.NegativeProjectionNov 3, 2026
Posted a QBR of 32.6, placing him at the very low end of the 30 quarterbacks who have played enough to statistically qualify for the QBR leaderboard; represents significantly below-average quarterback performance.NegativeMatchupNov 3, 2026
Herbert was intercepted twice by the Rams defense, with Trent McDuffie and Quentin Lake each recording a pick. He looked McDuffie's way often with eight targets but allowed six receptions for 47 yards, indicating struggles against the Rams secondary.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert threw two more interceptions in Week 8, growing his league-leading total to 10 through seven consecutive games to start the 2026 season. Despite nearly the entire Chargers front five having a decent to great day protecting him, Herbert continued to struggle with ball security.NegativeBustNov 2, 2026
Justin Herbert is listed as a drop candidate at quarterback, indicating the source views him as a player to remove from rosters.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert is now a bottom-five quarterback after the Chargers' poor performance coming out of their bye week. The source notes there is so little talent on offense and seemingly no one with a plan to scheme around that problem, leaving Herbert as a sitting duck and a panicked processor too often making the wrong read because he doesn't want to get hit again. No one besides Ladd McConkey has a real argument to be in 12-team league lineups.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert threw two more interceptions in the Chargers' Week 8 loss to the Rams, giving him a league-high 10 interceptions through seven games. He was also strip-sacked, nearly resulting in a scoop-and-score. Head coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged the turnover issues when asked if he's worried about Herbert's turnovers, saying 'Yeah, we're aware of what the issues are, and we're the only ones who can fix them.' The Chargers' offensive struggles under coordinator Mike McDaniel have been severe, with no touchdowns scored since late in the third quarter of Week 5.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert completed 24 of 32 passes (75.0%) for 257 yards, 0 TDs, and 2 INTs in Los Angeles' 24-9 loss to the Rams in Week 8. The source characterizes Herbert as looking 'like a shell of himself' amid the Chargers' 0-7 start and offensive struggles, noting the offense failed to score a touchdown.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Justin Herbert and the Chargers fell to 0-7 in Week 8, losing to the Rams 24-9. Herbert has thrown an interception in all seven games this season, highlighting a turnover problem. Herbert himself acknowledged the issue, stating "I think the turnovers are what's stopping us, and that's something we have to clean up." The Chargers also struggled to run the ball and failed to score a touchdown in their last nine quarters of play. Herbert's inability to protect the football and the Chargers' offensive struggles have contributed to the team's winless start, the worst for the franchise since 2000.NegativeBustNov 2, 2026
Herbert's $46.4M cap hit leads the overpaid QB problem; the Chargers are 0-7 with Herbert leading the NFL in interceptions (10). The source describes a 'dramatic pumpkin-ification' of a once-elite prospect, noting Herbert is now playing 'atrocious football' with interceptions stemming from overlooking coverage and poor decision-making on basic plays like vanilla Cover-2. The source estimates Herbert's trade value has collapsed to 'no better than a mid-round pick.'NegativeRoleNov 2, 2026
Herbert is the quarterback of a 0-7 Chargers team that has not scored a touchdown in nine quarters and 27 possessions, the longest drought mentioned in the source. The offense is dysfunctional despite Herbert and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel being paired as a 'dynamic duo' entering the season; instead the pairing has been described as 'a colossal dud.' Herbert acknowledged turnovers as the primary offensive problem needing cleanup.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert has thrown an interception in every game so far this season, leading the NFL with 10 interceptions through seven games; he threw only three interceptions in all of 2024. His two interceptions Sunday against the Rams directly led to a field goal and a touchdown, exemplifying the turnover problem he acknowledged as the primary offensive issue. He has completed two passes of 50+ yards this season that ended on the one-yard line, an NFL record according to ESPN.NegativeRoleNov 2, 2026
Herbert and the Chargers' offense were hampered by head coach Jim Harbaugh's conservative play-calling. The source criticizes Harbaugh's decision to kick three field goals on fourth-and-2, fourth-and-3, and fourth-and-3 from the Rams' 28-yard line or closer, describing the Chargers' aggression level as 'shockingly low' for a winless team.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert completed 24 of 32 passes for 257 yards with two interceptions and two sacks in the Chargers' 24-9 loss to the Rams; the source notes the Chargers have the lowest-scoring offense in football, averaging 15 points per game, and failed to score a touchdown for the second consecutive game despite Herbert's 54-yard completion to Ladd McConkey that fell one yard short of the end zone.NegativeMatchupNov 2, 2026
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert struggled against the Rams defense in a 24-9 loss, finishing with three turnovers including interceptions by Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie. The Rams defense held the Chargers offense to just 281 yards.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert's performance has been a major liability for the Chargers' historically struggling offense; he leads the NFL with 10 interceptions through the team's 0-7 start, repeatedly undermining a defense that kept the Chargers competitive early. The source notes his turnovers have given opponents short field positions, compounding the team's inability to score touchdowns (27 straight drives without a TD as of Nov. 1, 2026).NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert threw two careless interceptions on Sunday, bringing his season total to 10 interceptions—leading the NFL. The source notes his struggles this season have been well documented, and his performance Sunday exemplified the Chargers' offensive dysfunction. Despite the defense setting up the offense for success in the first half and the team moving the ball well between the 20-yard lines, Herbert's mistakes and the offense's inability to finish drives in the red zone left the door open for the Rams' second-half rally.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert was even worse than Stafford in the Chargers' loss to the Rams, with the source noting he 'may as well have worn royal and sol for as often as he gave the ball to the Rams,' referring to his multiple turnovers. Herbert threw an opening drive interception and was intercepted multiple times by the Rams' dominant secondary.NegativeProjectionNov 2, 2026
Herbert had another ugly day, finishing 24-of-32 for 257 yards with two interceptions as the Chargers' offense failed to reach the end zone in a 24-9 loss to the Rams. Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie each recorded a pick off Herbert.NegativeProjectionNov 1, 2026
Herbert threw his league-leading 10th interception in the third quarter of Sunday's game, with the Chargers' offense remaining poor under coordinator Mike McDaniel; this was Herbert's second interception of the game, thrown while looking for tight end Charlie Kolar but intercepted by cornerback Trent McDuffie.NegativeMatchupNov 1, 2026
Justin Herbert and the Chargers are coming off their bye week heading into Week 8 against the Rams; the source frames this as a good opportunity for the Chargers to correct early season struggles, with the implication that continued poor performance after the bye could result in coaching and player changes.PositiveMatchupNov 1, 2026
Herbert and the Chargers are expected to pull out all the stops to secure their first win of the season against the Rams; the source notes the Chargers are coming off their bye week, which historically provides a .528 winning percentage boost across the NFL from 2019 to 2025, giving Los Angeles added help in a matchup where they have more talent than their 0-6 record suggests.NegativeProjectionNov 1, 2026
Justin Herbert's regression under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has been eye-opening, with seemingly minor details like a shift in shotgun formation stance producing massive issues in his performance.NegativeMatchupOct 31, 2026
Justin Herbert and the Chargers face the Rams in Week 8 as a 0-6 team with not many positive signs of improvement. The source references pre-season expectations of a potential Super Bowl matchup between the two LA teams, but both teams have struggled significantly, combining for just one total win in October. A Chargers podcast discusses whether Herbert can spark a reset against the Rams.NegativeProjectionOct 31, 2026
Quarterback carries a league-worst 29.4 quarterback rating through recent games. In the two games Joe Alt missed due to injury, Herbert was sacked nine times, highlighting the offensive line's critical role in his performance. With Alt's return and his top receivers (Tre' Harris and Ladd McConkey) coming back healthy, there is potential for improvement, though the offense remains the league's worst, averaging 15 points per game.NegativeProjectionOct 31, 2026
Herbert is 0-3 in playoff games and has only played one good half in postseason appearances—the first two quarters in Jacksonville almost five years ago before the Chargers blew a 27-0 lead. This playoff futility is a persistent concern for his long-term fantasy value.NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026
Herbert is missing several key pieces including starting tackle Rashawn Slater and a banged-up cast of receivers and tight ends; Ladd McConkey would be a good No. 2 receiver and excellent No. 3, but as the No. 1 option with few sure-handed alternatives, the Chargers are undeniably undermanned around him.NegativeUsageOct 31, 2026
Herbert is taking a beating on the field; since the start of last season, no quarterback has been sacked as many times—he's at 75 sacks in 22 regular-season games, with the next closest being New England's Drake Maye at 60. This offensive line deterioration is a major factor in his struggles.NegativeProjectionOct 31, 2026
Herbert has gone eight consecutive games with at least as many interceptions as touchdowns in each, marking a significant decline in performance; he's misreading coverages this season rather than over-trusting his arm as in past years, suggesting a deeper mechanical or confidence issue.NegativeMatchupOct 31, 2026
Justin Herbert leads the Chargers into a matchup against the Rams at SoFi Stadium coming off a bye week. The Chargers are 0-6 and rested, but face a Rams team that has weapons despite injuries and could pull off a turnaround with wins against the Chargers, Washington, and Arizona before their bye.PositiveRoleOct 31, 2026
Justin Herbert and head coach Mike McDaniel were diligent on fixing the offense during the bye week, suggesting offensive adjustments and refinement ahead of the Chargers-Rams matchup.PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Shane Steichen called plays for Justin Herbert's Rookie of the Year season, demonstrating elite quarterback development credentials that make him a credible candidate for head coaching roles focused on quarterback building.NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
Herbert has thrown an interception in every game this season. Tarheeb Still questions whether avoiding an interception in a single game would be enough for the team to believe they've fixed their offensive issues, or if consecutive games without an interception would be needed to show real improvement.NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
Herbert is having a career-worst 2026 season with a 59% completion percentage, 5 touchdowns, 8 interceptions (leading the NFL), career-worst yards per attempt, significantly worst adjusted yards gained per pass attempt, a passer rating of 68.8, and QBR of 29.3 (by far his career worst) while the Chargers sit 0-6, prompting public discussion of trading the former franchise quarterback.NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026
Chargers face Rams, who are 6.5-point favorites; if Chargers trail, this limits passing game upside and affects pass-catchers like Hampton.NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
Justin Herbert has had the worst start to a season in his career with the Chargers in 2026. The Chargers hired offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in the offseason, but McDaniel has struggled to find success with the team.NegativeValueOct 30, 2026
Despite ESPN's Adam Schefter floating the notion of a Herbert trade, a Chargers source told Schefter the team has never discussed trading Herbert and never will. Even if the Chargers wanted to move on, they'd incur a cap hit of over $50 million in 2027; they'd also need a king's ransom in return from a team able to absorb Herbert's $36 million owed next year and $52 million in 2028. Herbert is 28 years old and in the prime of his career.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
The source recommends not starting Justin Herbert at LAR in Week 8, offering no additional analysis beyond the matchup.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
Herbert should not be started this week against the Rams; the source provides no additional analysis beyond this directive.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
The QB1 dream died long ago for Herbert; the question coming out of the Chargers' bye week is if he can even push for streamer value. He won't against the Rams' tough defense, but what changes the Bolts made during their bye will determine if Herbert is someone who can even be mentioned in this column.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Justin Herbert was escorted to the medical tent during the fourth quarter of the Chargers' game against the Seattle Seahawks on October 4, 2026, indicating a potential injury concern during the season.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Herbert's 2026 season has seen a dramatic regression despite McDaniel's arrival as OC; his 59.4% completion rate is the worst of his career and ranks 28th among qualifying passers, a stark decline from his previous six seasons all north of 65%. He's been sacked 21 times (tied for third most in NFL) and faces the fifth-highest pressure rate at 42.1%, while throwing a league-leading eight interceptions against just five touchdowns. The Chargers rank dead last in points per game (15) and 28th in total yards per game (287.2), with Herbert's interceptions including head-scratching throws like one directly to Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Herbert has the second-worst passer rating in the league, has thrown three more interceptions (eight) than touchdown passes (five), and is playing behind an offensive line ravaged by injuries that has resulted in 21 sacks (tied for third most in the league); he faces the NFL's fourth-best pass defense this week.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Herbert has 1,141 passing yards and 5 touchdowns through seven games for the Chargers, who rank 27th in passing yards per game (168.2) and 30th in points per game (15.0); his production reflects the Chargers' offensive struggles.NegativeValueOct 28, 2026
Justin Herbert is assigned a rest-of-season trade value of 0, indicating minimal trade asset value among quarterbacks.NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026
Justin Herbert remains the Chargers' quarterback after the team made zero coaching staff changes during their Week Seven bye, with Mike McDaniel continuing as offensive play-caller.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Justin Herbert completed 22 of 37 pass attempts for 204 yards with one interception in the Chargers' 22-6 home loss to the Chiefs in Week 6. Herbert also led the Chargers in rushing with five carries for 26 yards. The Chargers had a Week 7 bye before facing the Rams in Week 8.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Herbert is completing just 59.4% of his passes and has racked up 1,141 yards, five touchdowns and a league-high eight interceptions through six games. While part of that can be blamed on his lackluster supporting cast, Herbert is running out of excuses given his veteran status and his struggle to adapt to McDaniel's system.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Herbert has a 44.5 PFF grade, placing him among the bottom five on the Chargers offense. The source notes he has not been the sole reason the team is winless but emphasizes that the reality is he is not jiving with the offense and no one is winning in any way. This represents a worst-case scenario for the Chargers, as Herbert is not among the 10 offensive players graded at 60.0 or higher.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Herbert is ranked 19th in Week 8 QB rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, traveling to Los Angeles to face the Rams.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
In Week Four against the Seahawks, Herbert threw for 189 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while the Chargers offense scored a season-high 23 points; this performance was notably better than Patrick Mahomes' recent outing against the same team (165 yards, zero touchdowns, one interception, three points).NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Herbert received an F grade in the source's quarterback progress report; despite some valid offensive line excuses, he has been bad late in games, has more interceptions than touchdowns (unacceptable for a veteran), and was a front-runner for MVP in preseason expectations. The source states the Chargers need significantly more from him than they've gotten.NegativeBustOct 27, 2026
Herbert has been bad late in games and it's impossible to ignore how poorly he's performed; while some excuses are valid (offensive line has been a disaster since Jim Harbaugh's first year), this was a front-runner for MVP coming into the regular season and has more interceptions than expected, representing a significant decline from preseason expectations.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
The source notes that Justin Herbert is 'spinning out with eight interceptions this season already,' indicating poor quarterback play for the Chargers. The source also mentions that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has been blamed for L.A.'s offensive woes and could be fired after this week if the Chargers lose to the Rams, suggesting Herbert's supporting cast and play-calling may be contributing to his struggles.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Herbert and the Chargers offense haven't been clicking; the source characterizes the Chargers as the most disappointing franchise in the league this year, winless with an offense that hasn't performed.