Justin Herbert
26-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Lower Leg
Est. Return 9/22/2024
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
274
TD
3
INT
1
YDS
24
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After two top-10 fantasy seasons, including QB2 in 2021, the last two years have been less than spectacular for Herbert. Injuries played a part, including last season when he missed the final four games with a finger injury that required surgery. Even when healthy, he didn't live up to expectations. In four of his last seven full games he posted no more than 13 fantasy points. Herbert was on target with 74.3 percent of his attempts (8th in NFL), but his average target depth was a middling 7.6 yards (17th) and he only completed 32.2 percent of his attempts of 20-plus yards (21st), all of which resulted in a mediocre 6.9 YPA (21st). This season, he'll have a new system with new teammates. As the Jim Harbaugh era begins, gone are RB Austin Ekeler and WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Joshua Palmer, coming off an injury-marred season, is the No. 1 WR by default followed by Quentin Johnston, a 2023 first-round pick who had a miserable rookie season. 2024 second-round pick Ladd McConkey, who has 4.39 speed, will challenge both for targets, and the team also signed veteran DJ Chark. How many targets are available is another matter with new run-minded offensive coordinator Greg Roman -- Herbert's fourth OC in five years. The strong-armed Herbert certainly won't get the 39.1 attempts per game he averaged the last four years -- only Tom Brady averaged more since 2020. Read Past Outlooks
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X-rays come up negative
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that X-Rays on Herbert's right leg are negative, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Harbaugh said Los Angeles will know more about Herbert's status as the week progresses, but for now it's encouraging that the franchise quarterback has at least avoided a fracture. It's worth noting that Monday's imaging results don't dismiss the possibility of a soft-tissue injury for Herbert, who got rolled up in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Panthers but quickly managed to retake the field. The Chargers have Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke available behind Herbert heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Steelers.
Harbaugh said Los Angeles will know more about Herbert's status as the week progresses, but for now it's encouraging that the franchise quarterback has at least avoided a fracture. It's worth noting that Monday's imaging results don't dismiss the possibility of a soft-tissue injury for Herbert, who got rolled up in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Panthers but quickly managed to retake the field. The Chargers have Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke available behind Herbert heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Steelers.
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How do Justin Herbert's 2024 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
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7.7%Avg Target Depth
5.8 YdsSack Rate
7.1%Avg Receiver YAC
4.6 YdsReceiver Drop %
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
127.9
Cornerbacks
125.0
Safeties
110.4
Linebackers
111.5
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2024 Justin Herbert Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Justin Herbert's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
236 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.68 secShuttle Time
4.46 secCone Drill
7.06 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.88 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Herbert looked poised for a big season last year, but injuries knocked him (and the Chargers) off course. Fractured rib cartilage suffered Week 2 hampered Herbert for several weeks, and he threw seven interceptions in a nine-game stretch with a 6.4 YPA and 6.2-yard average target depth (the team went 4-5). Compounding the situation were a season-ending biceps tear for LT Rashawn Slater in Week 3 and lesser injuries to WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, who played only four full games together. No surprise, then, Herbert’s TD passes dropped by 13 from the previous year, and while he was second in the league with 4,739 passing yards, he needed 699 attempts to get there as his average target depth (6.5) ranked 31st and his 6.8 YPA ranked 26th. The Chargers had enough of OC Joe Lombardi’s scheme, replacing him with former Cowboys coordinator Kellen Moore in the offseason. A more balanced offense -- L.A. was 31st in run percentage (35.0) last season -- with improved efficiency in the passing game would benefit Hebert even if it means fewer pass attempts. He was on the field for OTAs after January surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, wasting no time getting to work with Moore and first-round pick Quentin Johnston. The rookie gives Herbert a second deep threat across from Williams, while Allen, RB Austin Ekeler and TE Gerald Everett provide plenty of firepower for shorter throws.
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Gets X-rays on leg
Herbert said after Sunday's 26-3 win over the Panthers that he underwent X-rays on his lower right leg after the contest, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Plays game-manager role in win
Herbert completed 14 of 20 passes for 130 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while adding six carries for 18 yards in the Chargers' 26-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
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Hardly needed in win
Herbert completed 17 of 26 pass attempts for 144 yards and a touchdown in the 22-10 win over the Raiders on Sunday. He also ran the ball four times for six yards.
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Another full practice Thursday
Herbert (foot) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday.
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Not on injury report
Herbert (foot) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
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Says foot is healthy
Herbert, who dealt with a plantar fascia injury to his right foot in training camp, said Wednesday he's back to full health, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbert spent two weeks in a walking boot this summer, but he apparently feels 100 percent heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Raiders. The talented quarterback said he won't be wearing any special kind of cleat or sole on the foot to open the season and is confident the problem is now behind him for good.
Herbert spent two weeks in a walking boot this summer, but he apparently feels 100 percent heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Raiders. The talented quarterback said he won't be wearing any special kind of cleat or sole on the foot to open the season and is confident the problem is now behind him for good.