QB: Justin Herbert - LAC

2024 Season Summary

Key Stats (Regular Season)

• Games Played: 17

• Pass Attempts / Completions: 504 / 332

• Completion Percentage: 65.9% (18th in NFL)

• Passing Yards: 3,870 (9th in NFL)

• Touchdowns / Interceptions: 23 TDs, 3 INTs — elite 7.67 TD/INT ratio (8th-best all-time among QBs with 15+ TDs)

• Yards per Attempt: 7.7

• Play-Action Efficiency: 74.7% completion, 1,617 yards, 8 TDs, 2 INTs

• Rushing: 306 yards and 2 touchdowns — a career-high in rushing yards

Fantasy Performance

• Averaged approximately 19.5 fantasy points per game

Early vs. Late Season Split

• Weeks 1–6:

  • QB27

  • ~163 passing yards/game

  • 6.5 YPA

  • ~5.2 rushing yards/game

• Weeks 7–18:

  • QB8

  • ~254.6 passing yards/game

  • 8.1 YPA

  • 23.3 rushing yards/game

  • 7th in passing yards per game

    
    

Summary

Herbert returned to top-tier efficiency under Jim Harbaugh, fueled by strong play-action success and increased explosive plays. He also added a valuable rushing component to his game. While early-season rust and a poor playoff exit impacted perception, his statistical growth was clear.

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Strengths & Growth Indicators

• Fully healthy heading into 2025, with ankle and foot issues from 2024 behind him

• Elite arm talent with high play-action accuracy and deep ball explosiveness

• Volume upside thanks to a retooled receiving corps featuring Mike Williams, Tre Harris, and Omarion Hampton

• Solid rushing floor with consistent 300+ yard seasons on the ground

Contextual Variables

• Supporting cast upgrades include Mike Williams, Najee Harris, and rookie Omarion Hampton alongside Ladd McConkey

• Offensive line is stable but not elite

• Coaching continuity with Harbaugh supports a clean-pocket, play-action-heavy scheme designed for efficiency

Headliners Take

Justin Herbert enters 2025 as a low-end QB1 with upside, blending passing volume, rushing contribution, and system stability under Jim Harbaugh. He’s the kind of fantasy quarterback who may not win many matchups by himself, but he rarely loses you any either.

Ideal for fantasy managers looking for consistent weekly output with occasional ceiling games, Herbert brings a reliable foundation for your roster with just enough firepower to make him a difference-maker in the right matchups.