Is Justin Herbert a Top-10 fantasy football QB in 2021?
Asking for a friend  We are still several months away from the 2021 NFL season getting underway, but that just means we can start getting our draft prep ready now for what is sure to be another enthralling run of professional football, made better by the little games we play on the side. Whether you play for money or for pride; season-long or daily fantasy; dynasty league or redraft; snake draft or salary cap; we can all agree on one thing: there is nothing more invigorating than fantasy football. As if they were reading our minds, the good fellas at The Ringer Fantasy Football Show recently released their initial top-150 player rankings for the upcoming season, and a familiar face landed right in the middle. Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert came in at No. 75 overall on the list, ranked as the No. 8 quarterback for the season. After a stellar season that saw him run away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, Herbert finished 2020 as the 9th best QB in fantasy, averaging 22.2 points per game. This year, with a new coaching staff and another new offensive coordinator, Herbert will have a high bar to clear in order to maintain the level of play that we are accustomed to. Herbert will be receiving some more help this season, though, with the Chargers working hard to improve their offensive line and protect their franchise quarterback. Weapons also wont be lacking in Los Angeles, with RB Austin Eckler shouldering the load in the backfield, and WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams lining up outside. Nobody expected Herbert to be such a revelation in his rookie season, and it may be hard to believe that he can top that performance. If you believe in the Duck, though, it might be smart to grab him as your quarterback in the middle rounds of the draft. Even if he doesnt quite live up to the expectations set, youll at least be able to root for the home-grown kid every weekend.