Justin Herbert Week 5 Preview vs. the Commanders

Justin Herbert will be facing the sixth-worst passing defense in the NFL when his Los Angeles Chargers play the Washington Commanders in Week 5, on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Through the air this year, Herbert has put up 1,063 passing yards (265.8 per game), connecting on 95 of 149 attempts (63.8%) for seven TD throws and three picks. On the ground, Herbert has rushed 19 times for 93 yards, averaging 23.3 yards per game.

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Herbert vs. the Commanders

• Herbert vs the Commanders (since 2021): 1 GP / 337 PASS YPG / 1 PASS TD
• Washington has allowed 300 or more passing yards to a total of one opposing player this year.
• Three players have tossed one or more touchdowns in a game against the Commanders this season.
• Washington has allowed at least two passing touchdowns to three quarterbacks in 2025.
• The Commanders have given up at least three TD passes in an outing to one opposing QB this season.
• Herbert will square off against the NFL's 27th-ranked pass defense this week. The Commanders give up 248.5 passing yards per contest.
• The Commanders have the No. 17 defense in the NFL in passing touchdowns allowed, conceding seven this season (1.8 per game).

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Herbert Passing Insights

• Herbert has surpassed his passing yards prop total twice in four chances.
• The Chargers, who are 21st in NFL play in points scored, have passed 61.8% of the time while running 38.2%.
• Herbert's 7.1 yards per attempt rank 15th in the league.
• Herbert has thrown for a touchdown in all four games this season, with more than one TD pass twice.
• He has 77.8% of his team's nine offensive touchdowns this season (seven).
• Herbert has attempted 14 passes in the red zone (56.0% of his team's red zone plays).

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Herbert's Recent Performance