Khalil Herbert
26-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
4
YDS
7
TD
1
YDS
4
TD
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Herbert is a useful enough player, but by now it's clear he won't develop into a standout or a three-down back. Herbert is perhaps an above-average pure runner, averaging 4.9 yards on 364 career carries, but he's caught just 43 passes through three seasons at a yield of 4.9 yards per target. Efficiency as a runner is nice, but it rarely translates for fantasy if the player isn't catching passes or getting goal-line carries. That's especially true now that the Bears have signed a superior talent, D'Andre Swift, who becomes a clear favorite to lead the backfield in both carries and targets. Swift's injury history suggests he probably won't be tasked with massive snap counts, but even then it might be 2023 fourth-round pick Roschon Johnson picking up as much or more of the slack then Herbert. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Finds end zone
Herbert rushed two times for three yards and a touchdown along with two catches for four yards in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Herbert played just nine percent of the snaps, and other than the short touchdown he scored, he was ineffective on limited work. In terms of playing time, Herbert played 20 percent fewer snaps than Travis Homer, as Homer has emerged as the No. 2 running back over the first two games. Unless Herbert sees more playing time, he'll be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
Herbert played just nine percent of the snaps, and other than the short touchdown he scored, he was ineffective on limited work. In terms of playing time, Herbert played 20 percent fewer snaps than Travis Homer, as Homer has emerged as the No. 2 running back over the first two games. Unless Herbert sees more playing time, he'll be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Khalil Herbert's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
25.0%Positive Run %
75.0%% Yds After Contact
85.7%Avg Yds After Contact
1.5Rushing TD %
25.0%Touches Per Game
3.0% Snaps w/Touch
50.0%Air Yards Per Game
-1.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.17% Team Air Yards
-0.5%% Team Targets
3.2%Avg Depth of Target
-1.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.0% Targeted On Route
40.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Colts pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
104.9
Cornerbacks
96.9
Safeties
132.9
Linebackers
70.1
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2024 Khalil Herbert Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Khalil Herbert's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 9"Weight
212 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.49 secShuttle Time
4.34 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
31.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Herbert probably won't emerge as three-down back for the Bears, due both to competition in the backfield (D'Onta Foreman, Travis Homer, Roschon Johnson) and because Herbert has never demonstrated much passing-down acumen. Herbert is definitely a slippery runner, though – he's been as much with the Bears through two seasons, rushing for 1,164 yards and six touchdowns on 232 carries (5.0 YPC). He consistently stood out as a runner for Virginia Tech and Kansas in college, too. With that said, if Herbert can't improve his passing-down skills he won't be on the field often enough to take full advantage of his definite running skills. The 235-pound Foreman is convincing as a pure runner himself, and notably offers a clearer power element than Herbert, who is more elusive than brutish at 212 pounds. Perhaps as important, Homer and Johnson are probably superior passing-down options. Herbert is one of those players who usually does something useful once he gets the ball; his challenge is simply securing the necessary snap count to create that opportunity.
More Fantasy News
Minimal work in season opener
Herbert rushed twice for four yards in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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Takes five carries for 31 yards
Herbert started Saturday's preseason win over the Bengals and took five carries for 31 yards in the first half.
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Gets nine carries Saturday
Herbert rushed nine times for 31 yards and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 33-6 preseason win over the Bills.
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Explosive in HOF Game cameo
Herbert rushed four times for 35 yards in the Bears' 21-17 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.
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Could be moved
With D'Andre Swift signed this offseason and Roschon Johnson entering his second season, Herbert is viewed as potential trade bait, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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May be on trade block
Herbert's a potential trade candidate, with the Cowboys and Chargers as likely landing spots, prior to the start of the regular season, per Mike Clay of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Herbert could be the odd man out in a Bears backfield that added D'Andre Swift via free agency this offseason and used a fourth-round draft pick on Roschon Johnson in 2023. With Herbert's contract expiring at the end of the 2024 season, the Bears could opt to try to recoup draft capital for the 2021 sixth-round draft pick if they are satisfied with a backfield of Swift and Johnson. Herbert has split first-team carries in each of Chicago's first two preseason games, but that usage could mean he's being showcased for a trade.
Herbert could be the odd man out in a Bears backfield that added D'Andre Swift via free agency this offseason and used a fourth-round draft pick on Roschon Johnson in 2023. With Herbert's contract expiring at the end of the 2024 season, the Bears could opt to try to recoup draft capital for the 2021 sixth-round draft pick if they are satisfied with a backfield of Swift and Johnson. Herbert has split first-team carries in each of Chicago's first two preseason games, but that usage could mean he's being showcased for a trade.