Will Justin Herbert Play In Week 3? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s Week 3 matchup against the 2-0 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Herbert revealed on Friday that he sustained a high right ankle sprain in the Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers, though he returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session.

High-ankle sprains often sideline players for at least a couple of weeks, so there’s a significant chance he could miss this game. 

Fantasy managers will need to monitor his status before his game on Sunday.

#Chargers QB Justin Herbert, speaking with reporters for the first time this week, said he is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. He described the pain as "not great," but says his status is still TBD.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 20, 2024

If Herbert cannot get cleared to play, Easton Stick would likely take over at quarterback, and the Chargers would likely rely more heavily on running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. Both running backs have been fantastic this season. 

Should Herbert play but be limited by the injury, he would be considered more of a low-end QB2 option in fantasy for Sunday. If he’s unable to play, it would be a significant setback for the Chargers' offense as they aim to stay undefeated at 3-0.

For the remainder of the season, Herbert can be viewed as a QB2 option as the year progresses. He can throw for 300 yards and two touchdowns, but he lacks the offensive weapons that would allow him to do so easily as he has in past seasons.

Regardless on if Herbert plays or not this week, fantasy managers should keep him on your bench as he brings a lot of risk to your lineup this week.

It looks as if Justin Herbert is determined to try to play Sunday. https://t.co/BvqM0lJkDs

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 19, 2024