QB LAC
College: Oregon | 4 years
Height: 6'6" | Weight: 236 lbs
Birth Date: 1998-03-10
2024 Bye Week: 5
Probable - Foot
Total Pts: 281.6
Avg Pts: 16.56
Rank: 18 QB
Free Agent
Herbert had a wrist injury that cut short his season, causing him to miss four games. He still topped 3,000-passing yards for the year and had 23 total touchdowns to seven interceptions. Herbert still managed to finish 18th overall in fantasy quarterback scoring despite the missed time. He had eight of 13 games with 22-plus fantasy points. Herbert is the face of the Chargers franchise and the centerpiece of the offense. He gets a new coaching staff to work with this year, which could end up hurting him a little. New head coach Jim Harbaugh tends to run a little more of a conservative offense. Herbert has it all when it comes to being an elite quarterback. Herbert is a really big quarterback with a strong arm. He can make all the throws and withstand the punishment of the NFL. His accuracy is very good for a young player, and he does a great job of making plays down the field. He also can make play with his legs. Herbert is the complete package at quarterback.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: You have to wonder if his pass attempts go down some this year compared to past seasons. But even with that said, he remains a solid No. 1 fantasy quarterback. He could see his touchdown numbers improve some this year in what could be a more consistent offense. Herbert can get around 4,000 passing yards and 35 total scores with ten or so interceptions.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's (finger) early ADP of 87.00 places him at QB13 behind players such as Tua Tagovailoa and Brock Purdy. Additionally, RotoBaller has Herbert ranked at QB17. Herbert's 2024 fantasy stock has crumbled, given his lackluster 2023 season, the perceived lack of weapons on the Chargers, and the expected shift to a run-heavy offense. Injuries and a flailing season limited Herbert to 3,184 yards and 20 touchdowns in 13 games in 2023. He missed the last four weeks of 2023 with a finger injury that required surgery. However, his QBR was still good for fifth in the league. The farther Herbert falls into fantasy, the more intriguing he is. His top targets from last season, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee), are gone. The Chargers added Ladd McConkey during the draft and hope for a second-year leap from Quentin Johnston. Josh Palmer is also a solid third option. The Chargers also added veteran wide receiver DJ Chark this offseason. Herbert is also an excellent athlete, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman should find ways to use Herbert's legs. Herbert's passing attempts will inevitably go down this year, but the offense's efficiency should go up with Roman and Jim Harbaugh running the show. Lamar Jackson and Colin Kaepernick delivered plenty of passing touchdowns under Greg Roman in highly efficient offenses. Herbert is a far superior passer to both. If he can score around five touchdowns with his legs, he could be a top-10 quarterback. Herbert is much more attractive at his price than some of the pocket passers being drafted in the top 10.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's (finger) early ADP of 87.00 places him at QB13 behind players such as Tua Tagovailoa and Brock Purdy. Additionally, RotoBaller has Herbert ranked at QB17. Herbert's 2024 fantasy stock has crumbled, given his lackluster 2023 season, the perceived lack of weapons on the Chargers, and the expected shift to a run-heavy offense. Injuries and a flailing season limited Herbert to 3,184 yards and 20 touchdowns in 13 games in 2023. He missed the last four weeks of 2023 with a finger injury that required surgery. However, his QBR was still good for fifth in the league. The farther Herbert falls into fantasy, the more intriguing he is. His top targets from last season, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee), are gone. The Chargers added Ladd McConkey during the draft and hope for a second-year leap from Quentin Johnston. Josh Palmer is also a solid third option. The Chargers also added veteran wide receiver DJ Chark this offseason. Herbert is also an excellent athlete, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman should find ways to use Herbert's legs. Herbert's passing attempts will inevitably go down this year, but the offense's efficiency should go up with Roman and Jim Harbaugh running the show. Lamar Jackson and Colin Kaepernick delivered plenty of passing touchdowns under Greg Roman in highly efficient offenses. Herbert is a far superior passer to both. If he can score around five touchdowns with his legs, he could be a top-10 quarterback. Herbert is much more attractive at his price than some of the pocket passers being drafted in the top 10.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 23.10 | Justin Herbert 1 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 1 yd TD rush (6.00 pts) Justin Herbert 17 rushing yds (1.70 pts) Justin Herbert 229 passing yds (11.40 pts) |
Week 2 | 25.20 | Justin Herbert 1 passing 2XP (2.00 pts) Justin Herbert 8 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 12 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 305 passing yds (15.20 pts) |
Week 3 | 33.30 | Justin Herbert 3 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 1 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 30 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 11 rushing yds (1.10 pts) Justin Herbert 405 passing yds (20.20 pts) |
Week 4 | 27.00 | Justin Herbert 7 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 12 yd TD rush (6.00 pts) Justin Herbert 1 yd TD rush (6.00 pts) Justin Herbert 27 rushing yds (2.70 pts) Justin Herbert 167 passing yds (8.30 pts) |
Week 5 | 0.00 | |
Week 6 | 23.30 | Justin Herbert 1 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 1 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 20 rushing yds (2.00 pts) Justin Herbert 227 passing yds (11.30 pts) Justin Herbert 10 receiving yds (1.00 pts) Justin Herbert 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 7 | 17.40 | Justin Herbert 7 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 5 rushing yds (0.50 pts) Justin Herbert 259 passing yds (12.90 pts) |
Week 8 | 27.00 | Justin Herbert 39 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 9 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 11 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 1 rushing yd (0.10 pts) Justin Herbert 298 passing yds (14.90 pts) |
Week 9 | 8.50 | Justin Herbert 17 rushing yds (1.70 pts) Justin Herbert 136 passing yds (6.80 pts) |
Week 10 | 33.60 | Justin Herbert 29 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 18 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 1 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 38 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 15 rushing yds (1.50 pts) Justin Herbert 323 passing yds (16.10 pts) |
Week 11 | 28.30 | Justin Herbert 51 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 10 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 73 rushing yds (7.30 pts) Justin Herbert 260 passing yds (13.00 pts) |
Week 12 | 19.50 | Justin Herbert 3 yd TD pass (4.00 pts) Justin Herbert 47 rushing yds (4.70 pts) Justin Herbert 217 passing yds (10.80 pts) |
Week 13 | 10.60 | Justin Herbert 212 passing yds (10.60 pts) |
Week 14 | 4.80 | Justin Herbert 96 passing yds (4.80 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 0.00 | |
Playoff Week 2 | 0.00 | |
Playoff Week 3 | 0.00 |
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) was back at practice on Monday, which is a good sign, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport believes this injury may linger into the regular season. Herbert is recovering from a plantar fascia problem in his right foot, and there's a chance his mobility will be limited until he's fully healed from the issue at some point later this year. On top of that, the 26-year-old star signal-caller missed nearly three weeks worth of valuable reps in training camp as he acclimates to new head coach Jim Harbaugh's offensive scheme. After seeing most of his previous top targets from last season depart this offseason, Herbert is trending down for fantasy purposes and heading into 2024 as a borderline QB1/2.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) looked good in his return to training camp practice on Monday, his first since being diagnosed with a plantar-fascia injury in his right foot on July 31. Head coach Jim Harbaugh was steadfast throughout the injury process that Herbert wouldn't miss a beat in adapting to a new offense. Herbert didn't do any work in full-team situations on Monday but got plenty of snaps in 7-on-7 drills, with Harbaugh saying that "he looked great with a capital G. No drop-off, pinpoint accuracy. He looked really good." The 26-year-old started 62 consecutive games, the second-longest streak by a QB, before a fracture to his right index finger in Week 14 in 2023 ended his season. With Herbert back at practice, it looks like he'll be ready in plenty of time for the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, where he'll be a QB2 with upside in a new offense.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) practiced at training camp on Monday for the first time since July, when he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Herbert was placed in a walking boot at the end of July but ditched the boot last Thursday. He was seen making stationary throws before Saturday's preseason contest against the Los Angeles Rams and has now taken the next step in returning to practice. The 26-year-old will now have two weeks worth of practices before the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 8 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Pain tolerance will probably be an issue for Herbert along the way and even potentially into the regular season, but the Chargers have never seemed to worried about him missing time to begin the year. In more of a run-first offense under the new coaching staff and no longer without his top weapons in Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler, and Mike Williams, Herbert's fantasy stock has fallen to QB2 status.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) did some stationary throwing on Saturday before the team's preseason contest against the Los Angeles Rams without really pushing off on his right foot. Herbert shed his walking boot right at the two-week mark last Thursday as he recovers from plantar fasciitis in his foot. The Chargers haven't been too worried that the 26-year-old won't be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener versus the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, but he is missing a bunch of valuable reps with the rest of the starting offense in training camp and the preseason. Herbert could be dealing with pain in his foot early on in 2024, but he's likely to play through it. His fantasy stock was already trending down this offseason after losing all three of his favorite targets from last year in Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Austin Ekeler. Herbert should now be considered more of a QB2.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) shed his walking boot on Thursday and was working out in the weight room. Herbert had a walking boot on for exactly two weeks while he deals with a plantar-fascia injury in his foot. It's good news that the 26-year-old is out of his boot, but it remains to be seen when he'll actually rejoin his teammates at training camp practices as he prepares for the start of the 2024 season. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks with his foot, it's likely that Herbert will be ready for the Week 1 regular-season matchup against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert's fantasy stock was already on the decline before his foot injury with his top targets -- Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler and Mike Williams -- all departing in the offseason and with a run-first offense expected under the new coaching staff.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) is still in a walking boot. It was reported on August 1 that Herbert would wear a boot on his right foot for approximately two weeks while he recovers from a plantar fascia injury. Now that the two-week mark is almost upon us, fantasy managers will be eager to see Herbert walking under his own power again. Herbert is looking to bounce back after a down season in 2023. Injuries and poor team organization limited Herbert to 3,134 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in 13 games. The Chargers have revamped their wide receiver core and will need Herbert to perform at a high level to support the inexperienced pass catchers. Fantasy managers interested in rostering Herbert or any Chargers skill players should closely monitor this situation.
From RotoBaller
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler describes the Los Angeles Chargers' feeling on quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) as concern but not panic. They of course want their $52 million-per-year QB getting live reps in their new offense, but the hope and expectation remains that he will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. Herbert will spend two weeks in a walking boot as he nurses plantar fascia, an the sense is that if he needs a bit more time in the boot, the Chargers will give it to him. Pain tolerance is usually an issue for this type of injury, but Herbert has shown a penchant for playing through pain. The bottom line, though, for fantasy managers is that Herbert is losing valuable reps in the run-heavy, play-action work that will be fairly new to him under offensive coordinator Greg Roman's system. Without his best playmakers from seasons past and now with an injury heading into the regular season, Herbert has slipped to QB2 territory in fantasy.
From RotoBaller
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. Doctors have recommended approximately two weeks in a boot for Herbert, which will be followed by a graduated return-to-play protocol with the expectation being that he will be ready for the start of the regular season.
The Los Angeles Chargers have announced that quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot following Wednesday's practice at training camp. Doctors have recommended approximately two weeks in a boot for Herbert, which will be followed by a graduated return-to-play protocol, with the expectation being that he will be ready for the start of the regular season. Herbert's fantasy stock was already down heading into the 2024 season after the Chargers let most of their supporting cast go during the offseason, and this development should drive down his late-round ADP even further. He still has time to be ready by September, but he'll be working against the clock by the time he's ready to resume practicing. 2019 fifth-rounder Easton Stick is the next man up at quarterback on LA's depth chart, which would hurt the appeal of the entire offense if he were to be under center for Week 1.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has had three offensive coordinators in just four NFL seasons, so he has plenty of experience in learning a new system. He's set to play under former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman in 2024, and center Bradley Bozeman, who played from Roman in Baltimore, said Herbert is having no trouble picking up the offense. "He acts like he's been in the system for 10 years," Bozeman recently said. "He dives so deep into the system and knows it so well before anyone else could even grasp it. It's been impressive to see him put people in the right positions and just elevate people around him." Herbert is set to play in a run-heavy offense, but his efficiency could see an uptick behind an improved offensive line. He will look to elevate a mid-level supporting cast of Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, D.J. Chark, and Quentin Johnston heading into his fifth NFL campaign.
From RotoBaller
The Los Angeles Chargers officially signed rookie first-round offensive tackle Joe Alt to a four-year, $33.2 million deal on Monday after he was selected fifth overall in April's NFL draft. Alt was predictably the first offensive tackle off the board in 2024. Although he should eventually be a starting left tackle in the NFL, he'll initially start at right tackle in Los Angeles under new head coach Jim Harbaugh in LA with Rashawn Slater at left tackle. The Bolts are hoping Alt will be part of a much-improved offensive line this year with an added emphasis on the ground game to take pressure off of young quarterback Justin Herbert. The 21-year-old Alt hails out of Notre Dame and stands at 6-foot-8 and 321 pounds. Alt showed in his college career that he can excel in both run-blocking and in pass protection.
From RotoBaller
The Los Angeles Chargers officially picked up left tackle Rashawn Slater's fifth-year option for the 2025 season on Thursday. Slater, who was taken with the 13th overall pick in 2021 out of Northwestern, was a Pro Bowler in his rookie season before playing in just three games in 2022 due to a torn biceps. The 25-year-old returned last year to start all 17 games for the Chargers while protecting quarterback Justin Herbert's blind side. The Bolts added offensive tackle Joe Alt with the fifth overall pick in this year's draft, but he will shift over to right tackle as long as Slater remains healthy. If he returns to his rookie-year form and Alt lives up to his draft stock, LA's new run-first offense should be in excellent shape to begin the Jim Harbaugh era in 2024.
From RotoBaller
The Los Angeles Chargers exercised the 2025 fifth-year option on left tackle Rashawn Slater on Saturday, according to a source. Slater and Joe Alt, the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night, will now bookend the team's offensive line for quarterback Justin Herbert going forward. This one comes as no surprise as new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman look to shore up the team's offensive line with a new emphasis on the ground game in 2024 and beyond. Slater graded out as Pro Football Focus' fourth-best pass-blocking offensive lineman on Herbert's blind side. The addition of Alt to the right side should only strengthen Herbert's protection while also being good news for LA's ground game.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | After getting a new left tackle in round one, Justin Herbert's stock continues to rise as the Chargers trade up for Ladd McConkey. Dynasty Analysis: Even after the team used it's fifth overall pick to protect Herbert's blindside, skepticism remained due to a lack of weaponry. But the Chargers moved up three spots to acquire a new top pass catcher (and Keenan Allen replacement in the slot), Ladd McConkey. The Chargers likely aren't done building the offense around Herbert, but with just those two draft picks, the franchise has made their quarterback a dynasty value. DLF's QB6 has QB1 overall upside with his own skillset and a little help from his supporting cast.
In recent weeks, both the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings reached out to the Los Angeles Chargers to see if they had any interest in trading quarterback Justin Herbert, according to league sources. The answer they got very quickly was "a flat no." Not only do the Chargers love Herbert, but they also would have had to take on a $63.5 million salary cap charge in 2024 at a time they have $32.3 million of cap space. Meanwhile, the Patriots took QB Drake Maye third overall and the Vikings took QB J.J. McCarthy 11th overall in the first round of this year's NFL draft. There's still a lot to like about the 26-year-old Herbert, but it's hard to ignore the fact that he lost Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason and is now in a run-first offense under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | The fifth overall selection of left tackle Joe Alt gives Justin Herbert some much-needed blindside protection. Dynasty Analysis: Herbert still faces a lack of pass-catching weapons as of the draft's first round. But the concern of a run ultra-heavy approach under new head coach Jim Harbaugh should subside " if only slightly " with the arrival of Alt. Herbert has struggled with injuries over the last two seasons, facing constant pressure when he is on the field. The pocket should solidify and Herbert should have significantly more time to throw with the upgrade at left tackle.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night. Under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman, the Chargers are unsurprisingly trying to build up their offensive line to help protect their ground game and quarterback Justin Herbert. Alt was the consensus best offensive-line prospect in this year's draft and should be a starter in LA from Day 1 in 2024 at right tackle across from Rashawn Slater on the left side. He stands at 6-foot-8 1/2 and 320 pounds and uses his size and strength to his advantage to climb to the second level. Despite his towering size, he's quick and nasty in the trenches. Not only will Alt help keep Herbert clean in the pocket, but he should be an asset in the run game, too.
From RotoBaller
The Los Angeles Chargers have relied too heavily on the arm of quarterback Justin Herbert in recent seasons, and new head coach Jim Harbaugh and his coaching staff plan to change that trend quickly in 2024. They plan to lean on their running backs to keep defenses puzzled and Herbert's life easier. It's the only kind of offense that new coordinator Greg Roman has operated in his career. Run-game coordinator and tight ends coach Andy Bischoff said the team will strive for a "balanced offense that brings out the greatest strengths in everyone on the unit." They'll be looking to be more physical up front with the offensive line. While this type of offense will mean less attempts for Herbert, it could make him more efficient when he does drop back to pass. RB Gus Edwards scored a career-high 13 TDs last year in Baltimore and should once again have plenty of fantasy appeal.
From RotoBaller
After the Los Angeles Chargers traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night and released Mike Williams this week, they are fully expected to pursue receiving help in the upcoming NFL draft. Allen is the franchise's all-time leading receiver in yards and catches, trailing only tight end Antonio Gates overall. The Chargers hold the fifth overall pick in this year's draft, and the best wideouts available include Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU's Malik Nabers and Washington's Rome Odunze. Harrison is projected to go before pick No. 5. The Bolts' current roster features receivers Joshua Palmer, last year's first-rounder Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko. With Allen, Williams and running back Austin Ekeler all gone, quarterback Justin Herbert will have mostly new offensive weapons around him this fall.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Pass Com | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | 300 Yds | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost | Int |
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2023 Season | 281.60 | 297 | 3134 | 20 | |||||||
Week 1 | MIA | 23.10 | 23 | 229 | 1 | ||||||
Week 2 | @TEN | 25.20 | 27 | 305 | 2 | ||||||
Week 3 | @MIN | 33.30 | 40 | 405 | 3 | ||||||
Week 4 | LV | 27.00 | 13 | 167 | 1 | ||||||
Week 5 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | DAL | 23.30 | 22 | 227 | 2 | ||||||
Week 7 | @KC | 17.40 | 17 | 259 | 1 | ||||||
Week 8 | CHI | 27.00 | 31 | 298 | 3 | ||||||
Week 9 | @NYJ | 8.50 | 16 | 136 | 0 | ||||||
Week 10 | DET | 33.60 | 27 | 323 | 4 | ||||||
Week 11 | @GB | 28.30 | 21 | 260 | 2 | ||||||
Week 12 | BAL | 19.50 | 29 | 217 | 1 | ||||||
Week 13 | @NE | 10.60 | 22 | 212 | 0 | ||||||
Week 14 | DEN | 4.80 | 9 | 96 | 0 | ||||||
Week 15 | @LV | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 16 | BUF | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 17 | @DEN | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 18 | KC | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |