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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Justin Herbert
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Football about Justin Herbert.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Justin Herbert
NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Herbert was under center in preseason Week 2 with the Chargers' 2-TE set, indicating the team's offensive approach with Charlie Kolar and David Njoku.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Justin Herbert's Prizm Silver PSA 10 climbed from $1,000 to $1,400 (+40%) with a population of 217, showing solid appreciation for a mid-tier QB with reasonable scarcity relative to his fantasy ranking.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
Herbert getting the Chargers to the playoffs last year despite a wrecked offensive line was a miracle. Herbert was forced to run more than he wanted, a spike that likely corrects down this year. The source doesn't like the LAC support targets as much as the Chicago guys.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Herbert was selected eighth overall in the mock draft by Jennifer Eakins, indicating strong early-round consideration for the Chargers QB.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
The source identifies Justin Herbert as one of two favorite quarterback grabs if going 'early' in the draft, alongside Trevor Lawrence, representing the third tier of quarterbacks. This tier begins at Lawrence and Herbert, offering value for those who want to grab a quarterback earlier than the source's preferred Round 9 or later strategy.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
The source is excited about Mike McDaniel joining the Chargers as offensive coordinator, noting that we've never seen McDaniel's scheme operated by a quarterback as talented as Justin Herbert. The source warns that chasing this hype will come at a heavy ADP price, but the pursuit may be worth it given Herbert's talent and the team's loaded skill position group and healthier offensive line.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Ranked QB7 in 2026 fantasy football rankings by Gus Frerotte.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Herbert is the QB for the Chargers' new-look offense under Mike McDaniel. The Chargers are expected to be one of the more exciting offenses in the NFL for 2026, with Herbert leading an offense that includes Ladd McConkey and Omarion Hampton. The team should experience a bounce-back season overall if the offensive line holds up.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Herbert at 66.6 ADP has been slightly behind both Allen and Hurts in key metrics, but with an offensive coordinator upgrade has the path to keeping up with perennial top options, making him a viable early-round QB target.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Positioned as a mid-range QB1, indicating solid fantasy production expectations and reliable scoring potential in 2026.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Herbert has shown his fantasy ceiling before when he finished as the second-highest scoring QB in 2021. He's shown stretches of strong production under Jim Harbaugh, averaging the fourth-most fantasy points among quarterbacks over the first nine weeks of 2025 (21.8 FPPG) before injuries to himself and his offensive line took their toll. With better injury luck combined with the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, a top-five fantasy finish is well within reach.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Herbert finished as the second-highest scoring QB in 2021 and has shown stretches of strong production under Jim Harbaugh. Last year he averaged the fourth-most fantasy points among quarterbacks over the first nine weeks (21.8 FPPG) before injuries to himself and his offensive line took their toll. With better injury luck and the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, a top-five fantasy finish is well within reach.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Herbert is projected to be a problem for the rest of the league under Mike McDaniel's coaching, suggesting significant upside. However, the source uses Herbert as an example of how pushing players up draft boards based on ceiling outcomes increases risk, cautioning that such optimism can lead to draft failure.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Listed as a green light QB at ADP; the source identifies Herbert as a target-worthy quarterback at his current draft cost.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Justin Herbert receives a green light at his Yahoo ADP, indicating the source views him as appropriately priced or undervalued at his current draft position among top-12 QB options.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Everything that was broken last year has been fixed, starting with OC Mike McDaniel; positioned as a top QB target.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Herbert is listed as one of the worst QB values at 66th ADP vs. 105th projected overall; the source notes he has multiple stacking partners ahead of him, which may be driving his ADP up, and recommends only considering him at cost if you have his top receivers.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
The appointment of OC Mike McDaniel to the Chargers could produce a lot of winners on this offense, and Justin Herbert is pitched as one of those potential beneficiaries.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
Mike McDaniel replaces Greg Roman as offensive coordinator; McDaniel's offense utilized play action at the highest rate from 2022 on and will maximize motion, formations, and personnel—an absolute upgrade in scheme. Herbert is pivoting to left-foot forward in the gun to increase quick-game efficiency; since 2022, Tua Tagovailoa is fifth in success rate (49%) while Herbert was 16th (44%) despite being far more talented. This adjustment will help in many ways.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Pianowski tiers Herbert at $15 salary in Legitimate Building Blocks tier. Herbert gets a pass for the messy 2025 due to offensive line collapse in September and stale play calling. With adequate protection from a top-five unit if healthy and inspired scheming from new OC Mike McDaniel, this offense could go to the moon.PositiveValueJul 27, 2026
Herbert played with a fractured hand in 2025, part of a broader injury crisis for the Chargers. With Mike McDaniel calling plays, Herbert in Round 6 is an extremely reasonable price and potential steal. McDaniel-led offenses have finished second and 11th in points scored, and now he has a superhuman quarterback running the show. If the Chargers get healthy, magic might happen.PositiveProjectionNo date
The source projects Herbert could have an MVP season coming at some point, noting he has a lot of help on offense with improved skill-position talent and Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator; however, the Chargers have finished above 12th in offensive DVOA just once in his six seasons (21st last season), suggesting systemic offensive limitations beyond quarterback talent.NegativeBustNo date
Herbert has a career 96.3 passer rating in the regular season but only 64.7 rating in the playoffs; his playoff résumé is really bad for a good quarterback. In his first playoff appearance, the Chargers blew a 27-0 lead at Jacksonville; two postseasons ago he threw four interceptions against Houston; last season he had 159 passing yards and the Chargers scored three points in a loss to New England. After the Patriots loss, when asked if he has confidence to get over the hump and win a playoff game, Herbert said 'Uh, yeah, I don't know. I haven't figured it out yet, and it hasn't happened yet so we'll have to reevaluate and see what happens.' Playoff failures are now part of his story and will remain until he wins at least one postseason game.NegativeProjectionNo date
Herbert was playing at MVP level whenever just one of his normal starting offensive tackles was in the lineup; in four games with Joe Alt playing more than 50% of snaps, Herbert went 90 of 133 for 1,087 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions with a 108.8 passer rating, which over a full season would have been third behind MVP finalists Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye. With both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt returning healthy this season, Herbert should at least replicate that small sample level and benefit from offensive coordinator change to Mike McDaniel; if the Chargers avoid injury, Herbert could easily be an MVP candidate.