L.A. Chargers @ Philadelphia
Team Totals: Chargers 26.5, Eagles 24
Fast losing MVP steam during a two-game slump against Baltimore and New England, Justin Herbert visits Philly having gone 40-of-74 (54%) for 418 yards (5.6 YPA), three TDs, and three picks over his last two starts. The Eagles’ pass defense hasn’t been a walkover, holding quarterbacks to the NFL’s sixth-fewest fantasy points fueled by a big-play-limiting Cover 2 zone and competitive pass rush, especially on the interior via stud DTs Javon Hargrave and Fletcher Cox. In a game I think could exceed its total, I’m nevertheless staying supportive of Herbert as a season-long QB1 play. … Austin Ekeler’s Week 8 usage suggested his hip injury was never a big concern, handling 17 touches on 75% of L.A.’s offensive snaps and banking 124 total yards with a score. The Eagles have coughed up the NFL’s sixth-most fantasy running back points, including the league’s seventh-most RB receiving yards to receiving-oriented Ekeler’s position. Ekeler is among Week 9’s most confident RB1s. … As it pertains to forward-thinking backup running back stashers, Week 8 provided few answers as to which Chargers reserve RB is the true No. 2. Josh Kelley was a healthy scratch. Larry Rountree played eight snaps to Justin Jackson’s seven.
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