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Tagged: Justin Herbert (68 Results)

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term QB rankings

Is Patrick Mahomes a slam dunk as the No. 1 quarterback in a dynasty league? Nowadays, the decision isn’t looking quite so easy. There are others who also make sense in that spot.  more »

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Podcast: October 15 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 6 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly.  more »

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Oct
11

Herbert, Ekeler combine for 7 touchdowns vs. Browns

Los Angeles quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT and running back AUSTIN EKELER had 7 touchdowns between them as the Chargers scored 34 second-half points against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. While trying toMore run out the clock and kick a game-winning field goal, Ekeler scored a reluctant three-yard touchdown when he was essentially pulled into the end zone by Browns defenders. The Chargers hung on for the win, and Ekeler owners had their third touchdown. Less

Source: Los Angeles Times

Podcast: September 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff close out their preseason tour with AFC West and NFC North previews. They like to hang out together in that way. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

Mar
11

Chargers TE Henry headed for free agency

The Los Angeles Chargers decided this week not to franchise tag tight end HUNTER HENRY before the Tuesday deadline, meaning he is set to become a free agent next week. HenryMore played last season on a tag that paid him $10.6 million, but the team is taking a different approach heading into the upcoming season. Henry, 26, is entering his sixth season after being a second-round pick in 2016. Henry was quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT’s second-favorite target last season, behind wide receiver KEENAN ALLEN. Less

Source: Los Angeles Times

Feb
2

Dolphins QB Tagovailoa calls rookie season “below average”

Miami quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA said on Monday that he would describe his rookie season with the Dolphins as “below average”. While Tagovailoa started the season on the bench and finished asMore the starting quarterback, he said that his performance was not up to the expectations that he has for himself. It certainly did not help that the player selected immediately after him, JUSTIN HERBERT, had one of the best rookie seasons the NFL has ever seen. Less

Source: NFL.com

Jan
27

Chargers new OC to build offense around QB Herbert

New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said on Tuesday that the team will build the offense around second-year quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT. Herbert is coming off one of the bestMore seasons by a rookie quarterback, throwing for over 3,600 yards with 36 total touchdowns. Lombardi added that Herbert has a skillset that is “elite”. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jan
26

Chargers hire new coordinators, Lombardi to lead offense

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Joe Lombardi, Renaldo Hill, and Derius Swinton II as their offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinators on Monday. Of greatest interest to fantasy owners, of course,More is Lombardi as the offensive coordinator. Lombardi is a 15-year NFL coaching veteran who joins the Chargers after spending the past five seasons as the quarterbacks coach in New Orleans. He is known as a quarterback guru, which could be good news for the continued development of young signal-caller JUSTIN HERBERT. Less

Source: Team Website

Mailbag: January 8, 2021

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Weighing Herbert vs. Jonathan Taylor in a keeper league. The merits of head-to-head vs. total points formats. And more on backup running backs. more »

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Jan
4

Herbert leads Chargers in win over Kansas City backups

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT finished an outstanding rookie season with 4 total touchdowns against Kansas City. Herbert threw for 3 touchdowns and ran for another against a mix ofMore backups for Kansas City, which had already clinched the AFC’s top seed and rested several starters. Herbert had already set the record for touchdowns by a rookie quarterback and he ends the year with 31 of them. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
18

Rookie QB Herbert leads Chargers on Thursday Night Football

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT accounted for 3 total touchdowns in Thursday night’s overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert threw for two touchdowns and ran for the game-winning score in overtime.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term QB rankings

Kyler Murray has had a great season, but I wonder if it’s sustainable? He’s really small, and his greatness has been strongly tied to his ability to scramble around with unique quickness. How long can that last?  more »

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Dec
7

Patriots defense dominant in shutout win over Chargers

The New England Patriots shut out the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday behind a dominant defensive performance. New England scored on a punt return touchdown and a blocked field goal return touchdown while also sacking Los Angeles rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT 3 times and intercepting him twice.

Source: New England Sports Network

Podcast: December 4 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 13 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly and RotoWire.  more »

Ask the Experts: Who are you most thankful for?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Happy Thanksgiving! Which player are you most thankful for this season?  more »

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