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Chargers quarterback (QB) Justin Herbert is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup to target as a free agent addition for Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert was pressed into action in Week 2 after starter Tyrod Taylor suffered a punctured lung in pregame, and Herbert looked fine, going 22-for-33 for 311 yards, a touchdown, an interception, and a rushing score.
In Week 3, Herbert had his moments again. He was 35-for-49 for 330 yards, a touchdown, and a pick in the loss to the Panthers.
Taylor's status moving forward remains up in the air, but we can assume Herbert is the starter for at least another week or two and possibly longer. Taylor gives them the best chance to win football games, but the 1-2 Chargers could be a distant fourth in the AFC West by the time Taylor is healthy, so maybe they'll just stick with the rookie and see what happens?
Regardless, Herbert's a QB2 option any game he starts because he's not afraid to sling the ball to the team's strong group of pass catchers. The touchdowns will come, and while you do have to worry about the interceptions, if Herbert can give you 250-plus yards and two touchdowns each week, you'd take that as a second quarterback. If he's still available, add him.
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