Justin Herbert Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Dolphins

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will take on the team with last season's 27th-ranked pass defense, the Miami Dolphins (234.8 yards allowed per game), in Week 1 -- beginning at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday.

With Herbert's next game against the Dolphins, should you think about him for your daily fantasy lineup? See below for more stats and info.

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Herbert vs. Dolphins Game Info

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins
• Game Day: September 10, 2023
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 19.50
• Projected Passing Yards: 274.21
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.91
• Projected Rushing Yards: 17.56
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.12

Herbert 2022 Fantasy Performance

• In 2022, Herbert picked up 279.3 fantasy points (16.4 per game) -- 11th at his position, 11th in the league.
• In Week 12 last year versus the Arizona Cardinals, Herbert put up a season-best 28.8 fantasy points, with these numbers: 35-of-47 (74.5%), 274 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs; 4 carries, 38 yards.
• In Week 2 versus the Kansas City Chiefs, Herbert recorded 23.5 fantasy points (his second-highest total of the season), with these numbers: 33-of-48 (68.8%), 334 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT.
• In his worst game of the year -- Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts -- Herbert finished with 5.5 fantasy points. His stat line was: 24-of-31 (77.4%), 235 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT.
• In his second-worst fantasy performance of the season, Herbert finished with 8.4 points -- 37-of-57 (64.9%), 238 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT. That was in Week 6 versus the Denver Broncos.

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Dolphins Defensive Performance

• Against Miami last year, five players registered more than 300 passing yards in a game.
• The Dolphins gave up at least one passing touchdown to 15 opposing QBs last season.
• Against Miami last season, eight players threw for at least two touchdowns in a game.
• Last year, the Dolphins allowed three players to throw for three or more TDs in a game.
• Against Miami last season, six players racked up more than 100 receiving yards in a game.
• In terms of pass defense, the Dolphins gave up a touchdown reception to 26 players last season.
• Miami allowed at least two receiving touchdowns through the air to one player last season.
• In the run game, two players compiled more than 100 rushing yards in a game against the Dolphins last season.
• Against Miami last season, 13 players ran for at least one TD.
• In the running game, the Dolphins allowed two players to score at least two rushing touchdowns against them last year.

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