Justin Herbert Fantasy Football Week 3: Stats and Projections vs. Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will take on the ninth-ranked passing defense of the Denver Broncos (184 yards allowed per game) in Week 3, at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Daily fantasy players, is Herbert worth considering for his upcoming matchup against the Broncos? See below, because we can help you make the correct call.

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Justin Herbert Week 3 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
• Game Date: September 21, 2025
• Game Time: 4:05 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 18.6
• Projected Passing Yards: 231.58
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.53
• Projected Rushing Yards: 26.55
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.30

Projections provided by numberFire

Herbert Fantasy Performance

• At the QB position, Herbert has been one of the best players in fantasy, as he ranks fifth in the NFL with 23.4 fantasy points per game (46.7 total points). Overall, he is sixth in fantasy points.
• In two games this season, Herbert has compiled 560 passing yards (44-of-61) with five passing TDs and zero picks, leading to 46.7 fantasy points. On the ground, he's contributed 63 yards rushing on 16 carries.
• Last week against the Las Vegas Raiders, Herbert connected on 70.4% of his passes for 242 yards, with two touchdowns and zero interceptions with 31 rushing yards on the ground, good for 18.8 fantasy points.

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Broncos Defensive Performance

• Denver has allowed more than 300 yards passing to one player this season.
• The Broncos have allowed one player to pass for at least one TD in a game this season.
• Denver has not allowed more than one passing TD to an opposing QB this year.
• Denver has not given up over 100 yards receiving to an opposing player this season.
• The Broncos have allowed a touchdown catch by one player this season.
• Denver has not given up more than one touchdown reception to an opposing player this season.
• The Broncos have allowed one player to put up more than 100 yards rushing in a game this year.
• A total of one player has rushed for at least one touchdown versus Denver this season.
• The Broncos have not allowed an opposing player to score two or more rushing TDs versus them this season.

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