Justin Herbert Fantasy Football Week 5: Stats and Projections vs. Commanders

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will meet the Washington Commanders and their 27th-ranked passing defense (248.5 yards conceded per game) in Week 5, on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

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

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Justin Herbert Week 5 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Washington Commanders
• Game Date: October 5, 2025
• Game Time: 4:25 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 18.2
• Projected Passing Yards: 252.87
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.66
• Projected Rushing Yards: 16.68
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.18

Projections provided by numberFire

Herbert Fantasy Performance

• Herbert is the 11th-ranked fantasy player at the QB position and 15th overall, as he has tallied 73.8 total fantasy points (18.5 per game).
• In his last three games, Herbert has amassed 45.9 fantasy points (15.3 per game), connecting on 70-of-115 throws for 745 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. He's added 61 rushing yards on 12 carries.
• The peak of Herbert's fantasy season came against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, when he compiled 27.9 fantasy points with 32 rushing yards on seven carries.
• From a fantasy perspective, Justin Herbert's matchup against the New York Giants last week was his worst of the year, as he posted 12.5 fantasy points. He passed for 203 yards and one touchdown, and threw two picks on the day.

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Commanders Defensive Performance

• Washington has allowed one player to record over 300 yards passing in a game this season.
• The Commanders have given up at least one passing TD to three opposing QBs this season.
• A total of three players have thrown for at least two TDs against Washington this year.
• The Commanders have given up at least three passing TDs to one opposing QB this year.
• A total of four players have put up more than 100 yards receiving in a game against Washington this year.
• A total of Five players have caught a TD pass versus the Commanders this season.
• Washington has allowed one player to catch two or more TD passes in a game this year.
• The Commanders' defense has not allowed a player to rack up more than 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• A total of three players have rushed for at least one TD against Washington this season.
• The Commanders have not given up two or more rushing TDs to an opposing player this season.

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