Should I Drop Justin Herbert? Fantasy Football Outlook

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was questionable with an ankle injury heading into Week 3. He played, but was injured again in the game.

Now, Herbert's availability going forward is in question. What does this mean for your fantasy teams?

So, should you drop Justin Herbert in fantasy football ahead of Week 4?

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Should I Drop Justin Herbert in Fantasy Football?

Heading into the Week 3 game against the Steelers, Justin Herbert was listed as questionable with an ankle sprain. While he did suit up, he was just 12-for-18 for 125 yards when he aggravated that ankle injury and was forced to exit the game.

The Chargers clearly rushed Herbert back too soon. With a matchup against the Chiefs up next and then a bye in Week 5, there's a good chance we don't see Herbert back on the field until Week 6.

Herbert has yet to hit the 200-yard mark in a game in 2024, which isn't ideal considering he played 100% of the team's snaps in the first two weeks.

Still, Herbert has the talent to be a top-10 fantasy quarterback and you likely drafted him to be just that. If you can afford to stream a QB for the next two weeks while spending a roster spot on Herbert still, you should hold on to him in fantasy football.

Who Should I Pickup in Week 4 Fantasy Football?

Once Herbert left Sunday's game, Taylor Heinicke came in. He attempted just two passes, completing both for 24 yards while being sacked three times.

With a matchup against the Chiefs up next for Los Angeles, there's no reason fantasy managers should be looking at Heinicke. It's not a good matchup for him and the former Falcons quarterback isn't surrounded by a ton of talent in L.A. this season.

If you need a streaming play, check out Dan Fornek's Week 4 quarterback waiver wire pickups article for some ideas, including players like Justin Fields and Daniel Jones.

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