Justin Herbert or Justin Fields: Who should I start in Fantasy Football Week 1?

Justin Herbert and Justin Fields will be under the spotlight this Sunday for different reasons, and many fantasy managers will be looking to see if these quarterbacks can have a strong start to the season. Both are starting a new era with their respective teams. Here is what fans should know if they plan to start Fields or Herbert.

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Is Justin Herbert a good fantasy pick in Week 1?

Justin Herbert's ADP has him as the 148th overall player and QB17 this season. He will have new weapons to beat his opponents, starting with Ladd McConkey, a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. After losing Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, Herbert begins a new chapter of his career under the guidance of Jim Harbaugh.

In addition to McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer and Brenden Rice will try to help Herbert beat opponents every week, although they aren't as seasoned as Williams and Allen.

Still, he should get much better with Harbaugh on the sidelines, and the Week 1 duel against the Las Vegas Raiders presents a good opportunity to show his progression.

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Is Justin Fields a good fantasy pick in Week 1?

Justin Fields struggled to establish himself as the Chicago Bears star in his three years at Soldier Field. He was eventually traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, entering a competition for the starting role with another veteran, Russell Wilson.

Despite initially losing the competition to the former Super Bowl champion, Fields could get the chance to start for the Steelers this Sunday. The 35-year-old veteran started dealing with a calf issue on Thursday and is listed as questionable for Sunday. This could open the door for Fields to start, meaning it's a risky move for multiple fantasy managers.

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Justin Herbert vs Justin Fields: Who should I start in Fantasy Football Week 1?

Justin Herbert and Justin Fields might have similar challenges this Sunday, as they'll play with new weapons and under a new coaching staff. The key difference between them is that Herbert won't have the pressure of replacing another quarterback and will keep his job even after a subpar performance against a divisional rival.

As for Fields, it's not even a lock that he will start for the Steelers against the Atlanta Falcons. Russell Wilson already won the race after both had disappointing performances in preseason.

If you're debating between these two, the pick should be Herbert.