Justin Herbert Fantasy Week 18: Projections vs. Raiders, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

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In Week 18 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will play the Las Vegas Raiders, who have the 11th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (208.8 yards allowed per game).

With his upcoming matchup versus the Raiders this week, should Herbert be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We analyze the numbers and trends below.

Should you start Herbert on your fantasy team? Check out 4for4’s Who Should I Start tool to compare him against other players.

Justin Herbert Week 18 Game Info

Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s key info, including the projected fantasy points for Herbert:

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders
  • Time: 4:25 PM ET
  • Date: January 5, 2025
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 15
  • Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
  • Justin Herbert Fantasy Stats

    Here’s a look at the fantasy numbers of Herbert this season:

  • With 257.6 fantasy points (16.1 per game) in 2024, Herbert is ranked 17th overall in the league and 13th at his position.
  • Herbert has connected on 70 of 102 passes for 760 yards, throwing for seven touchdowns with two interceptions, and has run for 40 yards on 11 carries during his past three games. He has accumulated 60.4 fantasy points (20.1 per game) in that span.
  • Herbert has connected on 107 of 155 passes for 1,120 yards, throwing for eight touchdowns with two interceptions, and has run for 53 yards on 20 carries in his past five games. He has picked up 82.1 fantasy points (16.4 per game) during that time.
  • Justin Herbert accumulated 24.4 fantasy points — 26-of-38 (68.4%), 281 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs — in his best game of the season. That was last week versus the New England Patriots.
  • In his worst game of the season, Herbert finished with eight fantasy points — 16-of-23 (69.6%), 147 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs. That was in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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    Justin Herbert Fantasy Game Log

    Week Opponent Fantasy Points Pass Comp/Att Pass Yards Pass TDs INTs Rush TDs
    Week 1 @Raiders 10.4 17-for-26 144 1 0 0
    Week 2 @Panthers 11 14-for-20 130 2 1 0
    Week 3 @Steelers 9 12-for-18 125 1 0 0
    Week 4 @Chiefs 11.2 16-for-27 179 1 0 0
    Week 6 @Broncos 13.7 21-for-34 237 1 0 0
    Week 7 @Cardinals 14.8 27-for-39 349 0 0 0
    Week 8 @Saints 24.1 20-for-32 279 2 0 0
    Week 9 @Browns 19.5 18-for-27 282 2 0 0
    Week 10 @Titans 19.8 14-for-18 164 1 0 1
    Week 11 @Bengals 24.4 17-for-36 297 2 0 0
    Week 12 @Ravens 17.6 21-for-36 218 0 0 1
    Week 13 @Falcons 8 16-for-23 147 0 0 0
    Week 14 @Chiefs 13.7 21-for-30 213 1 0 0
    Week 15 @Buccaneers 13.8 21-for-33 195 2 1 0
    Week 16 @Broncos 22.2 23-for-31 284 2 1 0
    Week 17 @Patriots 24.4 26-for-38 281 3 0 0

    Justin Herbert vs. Raiders

    Here are a few important stats on the Raiders defense Herbert will be matching up against:

  • Las Vegas has allowed two players to amass more than 300 passing yards in a game this season.
  • The Raiders have allowed 14 players to throw at least one touchdown in a game this season.
  • Las Vegas has allowed seven players to throw two or more touchdowns in a game this season.
  • The Raiders have allowed four players to throw for at least three touchdowns in a game this season.
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