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Tagged: Justin Herbert (68 Results)

Nov
23

Chargers rookie QB Herbert has season high vs. Jets

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT threw for a season-high (which would also be a career-high) 366 yards against the winless New York Jets on Sunday. And because fantasy ownersMore like touchdowns, Herbert threw for 3 of them against the Jets. Chargers wide receiver KEENAN ALLEN had a nice game as well, finishing with a franchise-record 16 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown. Less

Source: Los Angeles Times

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term QB rankings

Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa go head-to-head on Sunday, and that’s a notable matchup: two quarterbacks who could be notable players at the position for years. Herbert has been ripping it up for two months, while Tagovailoa comes off his first big game as a pro.  more »

Oct
23

Chargers QB Taylor medically cleared to play

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback TYROD TAYLOR has been medically cleared from a punctured lung suffered when a team doctor injected a pain killer to alleviate rib discomfort before the team’s WeekMore #2 game. While Taylor was out, rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT dominated and took over the starting gig on a permanent basis. Taylor could be available as the backup for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Less

Source: Team Blog

Dynasty Leagues: Is Herbert for real?

At what point do we agree that Justin Herbert is for real? He’s been starting for a month, and he’s looking like he’s going to be a good quarterback for a lot of years.  more »

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Mailbag: October 15, 2020

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Andy Dalton's potential in Dallas. Michael Thomas' off-field antics. Ranking the young quarterbacks. Sputtering Tyler Lockett. And more. more »

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Podcast: October 14 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff weigh in on the major fantasy headlines after Week 5 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Points.  more »

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Oct
13

Rookie QB Herbert throws 4 touchdowns on MNF

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT became the first rookie to throw 4 touchdown passes on Monday Night Football. The Chargers blew a 17-point lead for the second consecutive week, but the impressive outing by Herbert was the story of the game.

Source: ESPN.com

Oct
9

Chargers change direction, Herbert era officially begins

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said on Thursday that rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT will be the starter for the remainder of the season. The announcement means that team captainMore and former starter TYROD TAYLOR is now the backup quarterback. Taylor has now lost his starting job three times with three different teams. Herbert, the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, has improved with every start while battling the likes of TOM BRADY and PATRICK MAHOMES. Less

Source: Los Angeles Daily News

Oct
5

Chargers QB Herbert making case for starting gig

While Los Angeles Chargers quarterback TYROD TAYLOR remains sidelined by an unfortunate injury, rookie signal-caller JUSTIN HERBERT is making a strong case to keep the starting job. Herbert threw 3 touchdownsMore in a loss to TOM BRADY and the Tampa Bay Bucs on Sunday. The rookie continues to perform well even while the Chargers continue to fall short on the scoreboard. Less

Source: Team Blog

Podcast: September 25 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 3 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly and Fantasy Points.  more »

Sep
24

Chargers QB Taylor’s lung punctured by team doctor

Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback TYROD TAYLOR reportedly missed Sunday’s game because a team doctor accidentally punctured Taylor's lung while trying to administer a pain-killing injection to his cracked ribs. Taylor’sMore injury is not career threatening, but he will not be available for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT, who did well in his unexpected start, will lead the Chargers until Taylor is healthy enough to return. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Podcast: September 22 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire -- and try to pull a rabbit out of a hat -- after Week 2 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Sep
21

Chargers QB Taylor a late scratch with chest pains

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback TYROD TAYLOR developed chest pains just before Sunday’s game against Kansas City and was taken to the hospital. The pain was reportedly related to a rib injuryMore suffered late in the week. Taylor was released from the hospital but his status for next Sunday’s game is to be determined. Head coach Anthony Lynn said that Taylor will be the starter when he is healthy. In Taylor’s absence, rookie first-round pick JUSTIN HERBERT performed well in an unexpected start. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
3

Tyrod Taylor era begins in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said on Wednesday that veteran TYROD TAYLOR will be the team’s starting quarterback for the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lynn has consistentlyMore said that Taylor would be the starter, even after the Chargers selected quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT in the first-round of April’s NFL Draft. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: First-round quarterbacks

There were four quarterbacks drafted in the first round in April. We can pretty much say for certain that Joe Burrow will start right away, and that Jordan Love will not. But what about the others, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert? Recent history suggests they'll play plenty.   more »

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