Who Should I Start? Justin Herbert or Sam LaPorta

Friday, October 31, 5:03 PM

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is coming off a highly efficient performance, completing 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant win over the Minnesota Vikings. This week, he faces a struggling Tennessee Titans defense that is ranked 26th overall in yards allowed. While this matchup is very favorable, the Chargers are heavy 9.5-point favorites and may lean more on their rushing game, especially since the Titans will be missing key defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (hamstring). Herbert remains a solid QB1, but fantasy managers should temper their expectations for a heavy passing day. Additionally, with offensive guard Mekhi Becton (knee) listed as questionable, the Bolts might adopt a more methodical ground-and-pound approach. RotoBaller projects Herbert to be QB6, which gives him a strong floor as a mid-range QB1.

Sunday, November 2, 7:43 AM

Detroit Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta could be due for contract extensions during the upcoming offseason, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gibbs has been terrific through his first three pro seasons. He totaled over 1,250 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns in each of his first two campaigns, and he's on track to surpass those marks in 2025. The 23-year-old is under contract through 2026, and the team will likely exercise his fifth-year option to keep him in tow through 2027. That leaves Detroit with time to extend Gibbs, but it could also be in their best interest to finalize an extension sooner rather than later. LaPorta, meanwhile, does not have a fifth-year option, so he'll hit free agency after the 2026 campaign. Schefter notes that it can be easier for teams to re-sign tight ends than some of the other positions, such as running back. Nevertheless, the Lions may have to pull off some cap gymnastics to sign Gibbs and LaPorta, as well as linebacker Jack Campbell and safety Brian Branch, after already paying significant money to Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kerby Joseph, Alim McNeill, Taylor Decker, David Montgomery, and Jameson Williams.