Justin Herbert
Los Angeles Chargers Overview
QB Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers QB Health / Depth is rated Major Concern. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Justin Herbert has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 DJ Uiagalelei has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB3 Trey Lance is listed IR with Groin. QB depth Jake Browning currently carries a roster status of DEV.
WR Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers WR Health / Depth is rated Weak. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Ladd McConkey is listed Questionable with Concussion. WR2 Quentin Johnston has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Tre Harris is listed Questionable with Hamstring. WR4 KeAndre Lambert-Smith has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Los Angeles Chargers is rated Major Concern. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Major Concern grade signals that pressure, protection or run-blocking results are creating added difficulty for the skill-position players behind the line.
RB Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers RB Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Omarion Hampton has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB1 Scott Matlock has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Alec Ingold is listed IR with Undisclosed. RB2 Keaton Mitchell has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
TE Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers TE Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Charlie Kolar has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE2 Oronde Gadsden II has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Hayden Rucci has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 David Njoku is listed IR with Lower Leg.
Defensive Line Strength
Los Angeles Chargers is rated Weak. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Weak grade indicates the current front is not consistently controlling the line of scrimmage or generating enough disruption.
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Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Justin Herbert ranks #28 of 28 quarterbacks for Week 8. Expected involvement and scoring opportunity are among the strongest at the position. The matchup is a concern, but the role and broader scoring environment are strong enough to keep the projection near the top.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- His expected involvement and scoring opportunities stand out favorably against other players at the position this week.
What Could Go Wrong
- The opponent presents one of the tougher relative matchups in this week’s player pool.
- The expected scoring environment is more limited than many alternatives at the position.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Position: QB
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: None Reported
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because the opponent pass defense and weaker pass protection, despite a manageable pass rush, rushing upside and strong opportunity. Los Angeles Rams grades strongly against the pass, creating a tougher efficiency matchup. Rushing production adds another path to fantasy points beyond passing volume.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Opponent Pass Rush • Offensive Line • QB Rushing
HOME vs Houston Texans
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because a favorable pass-defense matchup, rushing upside and strong opportunity are largely offset by the opposing pass rush and weaker pass protection. Houston Texans grades below average against the pass, raising the passing ceiling. The opposing pass rush is a pressure factor and can reduce clean-pocket opportunities.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Opponent Pass Rush • Offensive Line • QB Rushing
AWAY @ Baltimore Ravens
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because a favorable pass-defense matchup, rushing upside and strong opportunity are largely offset by weaker pass protection. Baltimore Ravens grades below average against the pass, raising the passing ceiling. Rushing production adds another path to fantasy points beyond passing volume.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Offensive Line • QB Rushing • Opportunity
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | QB #2811.5 pts projected | Pending | — | AWAY @ LAR |
| 2026 Week 6 | QB #2314.2 pts projected | 8.8 ptsActual QB #22 | -5.4 pts | AWAY @ KC |
| 2026 Week 5 | QB #2216.6 pts projected | 10.2 ptsActual QB #22 | -6.4 pts | HOME vs DEN |
| 2026 Week 4 | QB #2613.4 pts projected | 9.6 ptsActual QB #26 | -3.8 pts | AWAY @ SEA |
| 2026 Week 3 | QB #2415.7 pts projected | 12.7 ptsActual QB #21 | -2.9 pts | AWAY @ BUF |
| 2026 Week 2 | QB #1920.3 pts projected | 7.9 ptsActual QB #24 | -12.4 pts | HOME vs LV |
| 2026 Week 1 | QB #926.3 pts projected | 13.3 ptsActual QB #20 | -13.1 pts | HOME vs ARI |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.