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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Herbert vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.2-PPG advantage is real (10.0 to 5.8), and Zack Moss's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Khalil Herbert is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBCincinnati Bengals#99

Khalil Herbert

PPG

5.8

Games

Rush Yds

248

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Khalil Herbert

Zack Moss

Head to Head

5.8 PPG10.0 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Herbert: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zack Moss: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Khalil Herbert is producing at 26% of elite pace and Zack Moss at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Khalil Herbert vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Khalil Herbert (Cincinnati Bengals) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.8 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 10.0 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zack Moss carries a 4.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Khalil Herbert ran for 248 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Zack Moss at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Khalil Herbert is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Khalil Herbert (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Khalil Herbert by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zack Moss played 14 games in 2025 compared to Khalil Herbert's 12. That durability gap means Zack Moss contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zack Moss scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 12 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Herbert vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Herbert	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	10.0
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	140
Rushing Yards	248	685
Rush Yds/Game	20.7	48.9
Rushing TDs	2	5
Receptions	12	20
Receiving Yards	85	148
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	2	5
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zack Moss holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.0 points per game. Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Khalil Herbert or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Khalil Herbert and Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

Do Khalil Herbert and Zack Moss share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Khalil Herbert and Zack Moss share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Khalil Herbert or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Khalil Herbert by 4.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.