Justin Herbert
QB · Los Angeles Chargers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
10.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 2:25 AM ET
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Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Justin Herbert has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Los Angeles Rams. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:05 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 10.9 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 171.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 209.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
LA
Los Angeles Rams
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:05 PM ET
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Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
171.3n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change -37.7 against the preceding three games.
40.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change +24 against the preceding three games.
9.5n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change -1.8 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 6, 5, 4 / 171.3 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 209.0 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 6, 5, 4 / 40.0 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 16.0 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 6, 5, 4 / 9.5 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 11.3 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Quadricep | Observation time is not available. |
| Deane Leonard | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Derwin James | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Donte Jackson | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Kayode Awosika | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Fibula | Observation time is not available. |
| Khalil Mack | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Ladd McConkey | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Rodney Shelley | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tre Harris | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 19, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 19, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
9.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
9.8
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
13.5
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 6 | KC | 8.8 | 204 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 / 5 | DEN | 10.2 | 121 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 / 4 | SEA | 9.6 | 189 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 / 3 | BUF | 12.7 | 226 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 2 | LV | 7.9 | 192 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 1 | ARI | 13.3 | 209 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 / 17 | HOU | 15.1 | 236 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 / 16 | DAL | 30.2 | 300 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
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The Chargers were the home team on New Year's Day 2023 and won 31-10, but Justin Herbert was playing at a much higher level then.
A bailout on this plan after six weeks would be deemed quick, but given what has transpired, such a move would have been understandable. Justin Herbert has gone from a Pro Bowl-level quarterback to one that holds the bottom ranking in QBR entering Week 8.
If Los Angeles moves forward with Justin Herbert, they can simply take the best player available.