Justin Herbert Fantasy Week 16: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Broncos

Quarterback Justin Herbert faces a matchup versus the 16th-ranked passing defense in the league (216.7 yards conceded per game) in Week 16, when his Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos, Thursday at 8:15 PM ET.

Is Herbert a daily fantasy option for you this week, as he plays the Broncos? More stats and info can be found in this article, so take a look.

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Herbert vs. Broncos Game Info

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
• Game Day: December 19, 2024
• Game Time: 8:15 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 15.4
• Projected Passing Yards: 210.99
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.27
• Projected Rushing Yards: 20.33
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.20

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Herbert Fantasy Performance

• With 211 fantasy points this season (15.1 per game), Herbert is the 15th-ranked player at the QB position. He ranks 20th among all players.
• Through his last three games, Herbert has connected on 58-of-86 throws for 555 yards, with three passing touchdowns and one interception, resulting in 35.5 total fantasy points (11.8 per game). With his legs, he's added 13 rushing yards on nine attempts.
• Herbert has connected on 96-of-158 throws for 1,070 yards, with five touchdowns and one interception, in his last five games, resulting in 77.5 total fantasy points (15.5 per game). With his legs, he's added 107 rushing yards on 18 attempts with one TD.
• The highlight of Herbert's fantasy season so far was Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals, when he completed 47.2% of his passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions on his way to 24.4 fantasy points. He also had 65 rushing yards on five attempts (13 YPC) on the ground.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Justin Herbert had his worst game of the season in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons, when he posted eight fantasy points -- 16-of-23 (69.6%), 147 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs.

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Broncos Defensive Performance

• Denver has allowed more than 300 yards passing to one player this year.
• The Broncos have allowed at least one passing TD to 11 opposing QBs this year.
• A total of three players have thrown for at least two TDs versus Denver this year.
• The Broncos have allowed two players to pass for three or more touchdowns in a game this season.
• A total of four players have put up more than 100 yards receiving in a game against Denver this season.
• The Broncos have allowed 15 players to catch a touchdown pass versus them this season.
• Denver has allowed two players to catch two or more TD passes in a game this season.
• The Broncos have allowed three players to pile up over 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• Denver has allowed six players to score at least one rushing TD against them this season.
• The Broncos have given up at least two rushing TDs to one player this year.

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