JustinHerbert

News: 21 hours agoHerbert completed 28 of 47 pass attempts for 300 passing yards to go along with a touchdown and an interception in a 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday. He also scrambled twice for six yards.

Spin: Herbert made two absolutely stunning throws in this one, the latter connecting for a game-tying touchdown by Keenan Allen on a broken play in the fourth quarter. The sixth-year quarterback has been absolutely scintillating to start 2025 and does not appear to be flustered by any matchup. Even Herbert's lone blemish came on a dropped pass that caromed back to the waiting arms of Broncos safety Brandon Jones. Sunday's 47 pass attempts is tied for the Pro Bowler's most since 2023 and seemed to be a byproduct of the team trying to claw back during a second half that largely saw the Chargers trailing.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Herbert is entering his sixth NFL season following a solid but unspectacular fantasy campaign in 2024. Playing in Jim Harbaugh's and Greg Roman's slow-paced, balanced offense (as opposed to pass-heavy schemes of prior years), Herbert finished no better than ninth among QBs in pass attempts, pass yards, pass TDs, carries and rush yards. Herbert has now finished just outside the top 10 in fantasy PPG three seasons in a row, though he did improve in the second half of last season (24th during Weeks 1-7, but 10th in Weeks 8-18). Herbert's skill level, solid supporting cast and moderate rushing contributions are just enough to keep him in the fringe QB1 mix, but his ceiling is lower than in years past.