Justin Herbert projections Week 1: Fantasy points, passing yards vs. Cardinals [2026]

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Get projected stats and fantasy points for Justin Herbert in Week 1, 2026.

Justin Herbert projected stats Week 1, 2026.
Justin Herbert is projected as one of the top QBs for fantasy football in Week 1, 2026.

Justin Herbert's projected stats suggest a premium fantasy score on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET when his Los Angeles Chargers face the Arizona Cardinals.

According to Dimers' NFL player projections, Herbert ranks as one of the highest-rated quarterback options for Week 1.

Justin Herbert Week 1 fantasy football projection

Dimers Pro members have full access to the latest insights and projections on Herbert in the Cardinals vs. Chargers matchup.

Based on advanced data modeling, Herbert is projected for 20.9 fantasy points in both PPR and Half-PPR formats this week, making him one of the top quarterback starts.

Justin Herbert projected box score for Week 1

Here’s how our model breaks down Herbert's expected production against the Cardinals:

  • Pass completions: 20.6
  • Passing yards: 240.0
  • Rushing yards: 24.3
  • Anytime TD probability: 17.9%
  • First TD probability: 3.5%

Conclusion

Justin Herbert's Week 1 fantasy football projections suggest a strong outlook, with the Los Angeles Chargers QB projected for 240 passing yards against the Cardinals, giving him solid value for fantasy managers in both PPR and Half-PPR formats.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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