QB · Los Angeles Chargers · week 9, 2026
Justin Herbert week 9 fantasy projection
Justin Herbert (quarterback, Los Angeles Chargers) is projected for 14.0 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Houston Texans, with an 80% range of 4.8 to 22.9. That ranks QB26 at his position.
- Projection
- 14.0 half PPR
- 80% range
- 4.8–22.9 P10 to P90
- Rank
- QB26 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 14.0 | 13.2 | 4.8 to 22.9 |
| Half PPR | 14.0 | 13.2 | 4.8 to 22.9 |
| PPR | 14.0 | 13.2 | 4.8 to 22.9 |
Start or sit Justin Herbert in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Justin Herbert is QB26 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives Justin Herbert a 30% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs HOU
Game: vs Houston Texans, 2026-11-08.
Line: HOU −5.5, O/U 41.5.
LAC implied total: 18.0 points.
HOU allow the 9th-fewest QB points (−0.7 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Justin Herbert has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Completions / attempts | 19.4 / 29.6 |
| Passing yards | 220.4 |
| Passing TDs | 0.8 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Carries | 4.8 |
| Rushing yards | 20.7 |
| Rushing TDs | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0.2 |
Everyone in the game: LAC vs HOU, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 15.6 | QB22 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | 14.0 | QB26 |
| Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 13.6 | WR11 |
| David Montgomery | RB | HOU | 10.3 | RB21 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 9.9 | WR26 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | HOU | 9.0 | K8 |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 8.8 | RB30 |
| Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 8.8 | RB31 |
| Houston Texans defense | DEF | HOU | 7.8 | DEF4 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | LAC | 7.1 | K25 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU | 6.4 | TE22 |
| Keaton Mitchell | RB | LAC | 5.8 | RB40 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC | 5.8 | WR52 |
| Kimani Vidal | RB | LAC | 5.4 | RB47 |
| Los Angeles Chargers defense | DEF | LAC | 5.4 | DEF22 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | HOU | 4.0 | WR66 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | LAC | 3.8 | WR70 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | LAC | 3.6 | TE36 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | HOU | 3.2 | WR79 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | HOU | 2.9 | WR83 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | LAC | 2.8 | TE41 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | HOU | 2.4 | TE42 |
| Tank Dell | WR | HOU | 2.2 | WR95 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | LAC | 1.4 | WR110 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | HOU | 1.4 | TE54 |
| David Njoku | TE | LAC | 0.8 | TE69 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | LAC | 0.7 | WR127 |
| Cade Stover | TE | HOU | 0.7 | TE74 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | RB | HOU | 0.6 | RB76 |
Justin Herbert week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs ARI 14.3 pts
- Week 2 vs LV 9.9 pts
- Week 3 @ BUF 13.7 pts
- Week 4 @ SEA 11.6 pts
- Week 5 vs DEN 11.2 pts
- Week 6 @ KC 9.8 pts
- Week 8 @ LAR 9.8 pts
- Week 9 vs HOU proj. 14.0
- Week 10 @ BAL proj. 14.3
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Justin Herbert in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Justin Herbert is QB26 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives Justin Herbert a 30% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Justin Herbert projected for in week 9?
14.0 half-PPR, 14.0 PPR and 14.0 standard points vs Houston Texans, with an 80% range of 4.8 to 22.9.
Is Justin Herbert playing in week 9?
Justin Herbert has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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