Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 14 of 24 passes for 121 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT in Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Broncos. He took 5 sacks for 39 yards, and his longest completion went for just 19 yards. Herbert averaged only 5.0 yards per attempt. He salvaged his day on the ground, running 6 times for 54 yards with a long of 23.
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Herbert entered the week completing 59.7% of his passes for 816 yards, 4 TDs and 6 INTs, with a 70.6 passer rating and 6.9 yards per attempt. Sunday’s 5.0 yards per attempt was a step back, though the circumstances were extreme. Four of the Chargers’ top five WRs didn’t play: Quentin Johnston (chest) and Brenen Thompson (quad) were inactive. Ladd McConkey also didn't play. Tre’ Harris then left with a hamstring injury. TE Charlie Kolar led the team with 37 receiving yards. Herbert’s 54 rushing yards topped his 22.0 per game average, but his 5 sacks brought his season total to 17. Denver entered ranked 17th in PPR points allowed to QBs (16.7 per game) and 10th in our pass defense power rankings.
The Chargers host the Chiefs in Week 6, then visit the Rams and Texans. Kansas City allows the sixth-fewest PPR points to QBs (14.2 per game) and ranks 11th in our pass defense power rankings. The Rams rank 22nd (15.7) and second in our pass defense power rankings. Houston is the best spot, allowing the eighth-most QB points (19.5) and ranking 20th in our pass defense power rankings. Herbert can be dropped in most single QB league formats at this point.
