Justin Herbert Fantasy Week 18: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Raiders

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will meet the Las Vegas Raiders and their 11th-ranked pass defense (208.8 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Herbert worth considering for his upcoming game against the Raiders? Keep reading, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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Herbert vs. Raiders Game Info

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders
• Game Day: January 5, 2025
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.8
• Projected Passing Yards: 227.10
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.42
• Projected Rushing Yards: 20.63
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.21

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Herbert Fantasy Performance

• Among players at the QB position, Herbert is currently the 13th-ranked player in fantasy (17th overall), with 257.6 total fantasy points (16.1 per game).
• In his last three games, Herbert has put up 60.4 fantasy points (20.1 per game), connecting on 70-of-102 throws for 760 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions. He's added 40 rushing yards on 11 carries.
• Herbert has piled up 1,120 passing yards (107-of-155) with eight TDs and two picks in his last five games, leading to 82.1 fantasy points (16.4 per game) during that stretch. On the ground, he's contributed 53 yards rushing on 20 carries.
• The peak of Herbert's season as a fantasy producer came against the New England Patriots last week, as he put up 24.4 fantasy points by passing for 281 yards and three passing touchdowns with zero picks. As a runner, he contributed 12 rushing yards on three carries (4.0 YPC) .
• From a fantasy standpoint, Justin Herbert's game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 was his worst of the year, as he posted 8.0 fantasy points. He threw for 147 yards and zero touchdowns, and threw zero picks on the day.

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Raiders Defensive Performance

• Las Vegas has given up more than 300 yards passing to two players this season.
• A total of 14 players have thrown for at least one TD against the Raiders this year.
• Las Vegas has allowed seven players to pass for at least two touchdowns in a game this year.
• Four players have thrown for at least three touchdowns in a game versus the Raiders this season.
• Las Vegas has allowed four players to pick up more than 100 yards receiving in a game this season.
• The Raiders have allowed 23 players to catch a touchdown pass against them this season.
• Las Vegas has allowed four players to catch two or more touchdown passes in a game this year.
• The Raiders have allowed more than 100 yards on the ground to five players this year.
• A total of 11 players have rushed for at least one touchdown versus Las Vegas this year.
• The Raiders have given up at least two rushing TDs to two players this year.

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