Justin Herbert struggles as stock declines in Week 5 of NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

In Week 5 of the NFL season, Justin Herbert's performance faced criticism following a series of poor plays. Despite the Los Angeles Chargers' overall struggles, several players saw their fantasy stock rise, including Woody Marks from the Houston Texans, who improved significantly after David Montgomery's injury. Other players like Germie Bernard of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ollie Gordon II of the Miami Dolphins also experienced a boost in their roles. As teams navigate injuries and bye weeks, these players are looking to capitalize on increased opportunities. Herbert's challenges continue, impacting the Chargers' offensive productivity.
- •Justin Herbert's stock has declined amid poor performance.
- •Woody Marks likely to assume a bigger role after David Montgomery's injury.
- •Germie Bernard led the Steelers with nine targets in Week 5.
- •Ollie Gordon's performance continues to improve following Achane's injury.
- •Injuries and bye weeks create more opportunities for other players.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Week 5 Stock Up, Stock Down: It's getting worse for Justin Herbert
"Rivers McCown highlights four fantasy players whose fantasy football stock rose in Week 5 of the NFL season and four whose stock fell.
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