Ranking the top QBs Justin Herbert, Chargers will face this season
Justin Herbert and the Chargers are set to face a challenging lineup of quarterbacks this season. The article ranks the top QBs Herbert will encounter, highlighting their strengths and recent performances. Notable matchups include reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and perennial star Patrick Mahomes.
- ▪Matthew Stafford, the reigning MVP, is expected to be a formidable opponent in Week 8.
- ▪Patrick Mahomes, despite recovering from a serious knee injury, remains a significant challenge for Herbert in Weeks 6 and 17.
- ▪Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Brock Purdy are also among the top quarterbacks Herbert will face this season.
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NFL Ranking the top QBs Justin Herbert, Chargers will face this season By Vincent Bonsignore Published May 26, 2026, 5:03 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Justin Herbert provides the Chargers with an advantage at the most important position on the football field in nearly every game. That said, the Bolts face a gauntlet of quarterbacks this year. Here is our ranking of every quarterback Herbert will square off against: 5 The reigning MVP, Matthew Stafford, vs. Justin Herbert for the battle of LA will be must-see TV. Getty Images 1. Matthew Stafford, Rams, Week 8 The 38-year-old Stafford just delivered his first MVP season. And it’s not like he was shabby before 2025.
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