Justin Herbert injury: Will he play Week 4? (Fantasy Football 2024)

Another weekend of NFL football is here! Unfortunately, fantasy football managers are on an injury watch Also here, and that certainly applies to Justin Herbert. Players appearing on the injury report who haven't practiced much during the week can often cause anxiety among managers looking to make fantasy football roster decisions and/or waiver claims. But don't worry – FantasyPros is here to provide you with the latest news and updates on the players in question this week. So will Justin Herbert play in Week 4? Here's what we know about Justin Herbert's injury and his status for Week 4. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the likelihood of an injured player playing this week, including Justin Herbert.

Justin Herbert (ankle) is expected to start at quarterback in Week 4
According to Ian Rapoport, Justin Herbert (ankle) is expected to start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4, barring any setbacks before the game

Fantasy Impact

Herbert had a questionable designation going into the weekend, but was able to convince head coach Jim Harbaugh that the signal-caller was ready to go on Sunday. The dynamic quarterback will likely be tested by a strong Kansas City defense while also potentially missing both starting offensive tackles for division competition.

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Justin Herbert (ankle) is officially questionable for Sunday
Justin Herbert (ankle) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact

Herbert re-aggravated his upper ankle sprain in Week 3 and it is questionable whether he will be able to play in Week 4. He was only able to get in limited practice sessions this week and appears to be leaning toward playing for the Chargers. If he's out, fantasy managers shouldn't bother using anyone in Los Angeles' offense against the Chiefs.

Leo sold

Justin Herbert (ankle) is limited again on Thursday
Justin Herbert (ankle) was again only able to train to a limited extent on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Thursday's practice brought more of the same for Herbert. His ankle injury has once again limited him and we still have no clarity on whether he is expected to be fit to play in Week 4. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status heading into the weekend.

Leo sold

Justin Herbert (ankle) was officially limited on Wednesday
Justin Herbert (ankle) was officially limited to practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Herbert was able to train on a limited basis on Wednesday despite suffering an ankle injury on Sunday. He seems optimistic about his chances of playing this weekend, but it remains to be seen whether he will actually play or not. His presence in Week 4 would provide a huge boost to all of Los Angeles' players' abilities in a tough matchup against the Chiefs.

Leo sold

Justin Herbert suffers a high ankle sprain against the Steelers
Justin Herbert suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday's Steelers game. X-rays were negative, but he will be monitored this week.

Fantasy Impact

This isn't bad news for fantasy managers, but it's not great news either. On the bright side, it doesn't sound like he'll be out for any length of time, if at all, but the downside could be that he could be hampered by this injury if it continues. Fantasy managers need to keep an eye on the situation as it develops.

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What the experts say

Justin Herbert was surprisingly active for Los Angeles last week after suffering a right upper ankle sprain in Week 2. Apparently, Herbert was dealing with tremendous pain on the field and aggravated his injury before ultimately leaving the game early. After the team's 20-10 loss to Pittsburgh, Herbert was seen wearing a walking boot. He told reporters that his ankle was “a little more sore” than before.

The team has an early bye in Week 5, so it makes sense for Jim Harbaugh to give Herbert a break and give him a chance to recover, especially since the team faces a stout Kansas City Chiefs defense. If Herbert sat, Taylor Heinicke would get the start of a largely run-heavy script.
– Evan Tarracciano

Last week, Herbert's upper ankle problems worsened again. It is not certain if he will play this week, so we will need a week of practice reports to determine his status in Week 4. I don't believe in playing a limited quarterback in a run-first offense, even if he fits it. Kansas City ranks 15th in yards per attempt, 16th in CPOE and has given up the 11th most fantasy points in the passing game.
– Derek Brown