Jared Goff
DET vs. NYJFloor15.3
Median19.7
Ceiling22.7
Recent PPG: 23.1
Recent volume: 41.0
Snap share: 100%
Availability: No current-week designation
Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Jared Goff or Justin Herbert: who should I start?
Start Jared Goff over Justin Herbert in Week 3. The Half PPR projection is 19.7 to 15.9.
The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.
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Justin Herbert
LAC vs. BUFFloor12.1
Median15.9
Ceiling19.9
Recent PPG: 10.6
Recent volume: 31.0
Snap share: 100%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 3 projection by format.
Standard
Start Jared Goff
3.8-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Jared Goff
DET vs. NYJ- Floor
- 15.3
- Projection
- 19.7
- Ceiling
- 22.7
Other option
Justin Herbert
LAC vs. BUF- Floor
- 12.1
- Projection
- 15.9
- Ceiling
- 19.9
Half PPR
Start Jared Goff
3.8-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Jared Goff
DET vs. NYJ- Floor
- 15.3
- Projection
- 19.7
- Ceiling
- 22.7
Other option
Justin Herbert
LAC vs. BUF- Floor
- 12.1
- Projection
- 15.9
- Ceiling
- 19.9
PPR
Start Jared Goff
3.8-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Jared Goff
DET vs. NYJ- Floor
- 15.3
- Projection
- 19.7
- Ceiling
- 22.7
Other option
Justin Herbert
LAC vs. BUF- Floor
- 12.1
- Projection
- 15.9
- Ceiling
- 19.9
Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.
Why the model leans this way
Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.
Two established starters whose weekly recommendation turns on recent attempts, rushing work, and matchup.
Jared Goff: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup helps. Justin Herbert: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is tougher.
Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.