Justin Herbert
QB · Los Angeles Chargers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
11.5 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
QB27 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Justin Herbert had a scheduled Week 6 matchup away at Kansas City Chiefs. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 11.5 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 178.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
KC
Kansas City Chiefs
Scheduled away matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
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.
178.7n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
37.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
10.8n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 178.7 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 200.5 (2 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 37.0 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 15.5 (2 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 5, 4, 3 / 10.8 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 10.6 (2 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.
Justin Herbert · QB
11.5
Justin Herbert · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
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DJ Uiagalelei · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Ingold | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Brenen Thompson | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Quadricep | Observation time is not available. |
| Bud Dupree | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Charlie Kolar | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| Daiyan Henley | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Derwin James | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Donte Jackson | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Elijah Molden | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Jamaree Caldwell | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Joe Alt | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Justin Eboigbe | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Kayode Awosika | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Fibula | Observation time is not available. |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Kendall Williamson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | 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 | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Rib | Observation time is not available. |
| Quentin Johnston | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| Rodney Shelley | Doubtful | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tre Harris | Out | Did Not Participate 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. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | Offense | QB:9 | 1 | 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC |
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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
10.8
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
10.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
13.7
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025 / 15 | KC | 10.4 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
24 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.73× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
The offense was supposed to go to the moon with QB Justin Herbert and new coordinator Mike McDaniel, but it continues to suffer from injuries to the line and receiving corps and can't generate any kind of run game.
CAR) could have some success throwing on Carolina’s banged up secondary.Fades:I don’t see how anyone can start either Justin Herbert (@KC) or Bo Nix (vs.
The Los Angeles Chargers gutted out an 11-6 Wild Card campaign with quarterback Justin Herbert playing the role of miracle worker behind a battered offensive line.
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