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Matt Waldman RSP Film Room fantasy football takes on Justin Herbert
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Matt Waldman RSP Film Room about Justin Herbert.
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All Matt Waldman RSP Film Room insights about Justin Herbert
NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Bob Harris and Matt Waldman express significant skepticism regarding Justin Herbert's performance, with Harris questioning if the team's attempts to alter his footwork and accelerate his release are counterproductive. Waldman characterizes Herbert as an average to below-average starter who, despite elite physical arm talent and movement skills, suffers from persistent decision-making flaws and mechanical issues dating back to his time at Oregon. Waldman argues that Mike McDaniel's efforts to force mechanical adjustments in the shotgun are a misguided attempt to fit the player into a system rather than addressing inherent blind spots and inaccuracies in Herbert's game.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Justin Herbert is struggling as the focal point of a disjointed Chargers offense, failing to complete passes beyond 20 air yards and finishing with 192 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against the Raiders. Matt Waldman notes Herbert is a better thrower than decision-maker, often being a beat late on reads, and expects inconsistent performance as he adjusts to the new scheme.NegativeBustSep 17, 2026
Matt Waldman characterizes Herbert as a 'thrower' rather than a 'quarterback,' noting that he struggles with anticipation and waits for confirmation before releasing the ball. This tendency to wait for receivers to be clearly open allows defensive backs to recover and contest targets, leading to stalled drives and interceptions. Waldman also highlights technical flaws in Herbert's footwork and a lack of high-level processing, specifically struggling with full-field reads and anticipatory throws in high-leverage situations.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Due to concerns regarding the interior offensive line and potential mismanagement of a three-way running back committee, Matt Waldman suggests slightly lowering expectations for Justin Herbert's statistical output.PositiveRoleJul 6, 2026
Mike McDaniel is working on adjusting Justin Herbert's footwork to get the ball out quicker, focusing on the first couple of seconds to two and a half seconds, where he is most effective.PositiveProjectionJul 6, 2026
Justin Herbert's uneven OTAs and mini camp reports should not be a concern, as he is learning new timing and precision in the quick passing game under Mike McDaniel's adjustments to his footwork.PositiveRoleJun 8, 2026
Herbert's processing ability is good but not great—he makes 1-2 poor decisions per week despite being a beautiful thrower, which limits his ceiling as a top-tier processor like Brock Purdy or Tom Brady.PositiveProjectionJun 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel's footwork adjustments for Herbert are scheme-oriented to emphasize quick passing and play-action, which should help Herbert avoid the problematic intermediate range where he has struggled historically.NegativeProjectionMay 18, 2026
Bob Harris projects Herbert to finish around QB8 ADP despite current expectations, citing significant fantasy headwinds: third offense in three years (two in NFL), lost Wan'Dale Robinson from receiving corps, ranked as worst QB against pressure last year, and teams now have a full offseason book on his weaknesses. The combination of offensive instability, defensive game-planning, and depleted receiving options makes him a fade at current ADP.