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RBCincinnati BengalsUpdated October 25, 2026

Khalil Herbert

Running Back · 2026 season stats, schedule and bye week. The start or sit verdict is in the DraftCall app.

PPG

5.8

Games

12

Bye

W12

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2026 Season Stats

PPG

5.8

Games

12

Rush Yds

248

Rush TDs

2

Rec

12

Rec Yds

85

Bye

Week 12

Khalil Herbert 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Khalil Herbert is the Cincinnati Bengals running back and finished the 2026 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 12 appearances, though he currently sits outside our ranked 2026 draft board at running back. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Khalil Herbert finished 2026 with 248 rushing yards and 2 ground scores. His passing-game role is limited, which makes him heavily game-script dependent in PPR and half-PPR formats.

For the start or sit call on Khalil Herbert this week, with his matchup and injury status factored in, get the free DraftCall app. It compares him with any other NFL player and names the one to start.

Upcoming Schedule

Week 7AWAY

@ Baltimore Ravens

Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 8HOME

vs Tennessee Titans

Nov 1 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 9AWAY

@ Atlanta Falcons

Nov 8 · 9:30 AM ET (09:30)

Week 10HOME

vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Nov 15 · 8:20 PM ET (20:20)

Khalil Herbert Head to Head Matchups

Start or sit decisions usually come down to a head-to-head call. Here are 8 of the most-searched matchups for Khalil Herbert in 2026.

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Jahmyr Gibbs

DET

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

28.0

5.8

PPG (2026)

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Kenneth Walker III

KC

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

26.2

5.8

PPG (2026)

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Bijan Robinson

ATL

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

19.7

5.8

PPG (2026)

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Derrick Henry

BAL

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

18.7

5.8

PPG (2026)

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Jonathan Taylor

IND

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

18.5

5.8

PPG (2026)

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Chuba Hubbard

CAR

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

18.5

5.8

PPG (2026)

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James Cook

BUF

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

18.1

5.8

PPG (2026)

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Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

RB

Khalil Herbert

CIN

18.0

5.8

PPG (2026)

All 60 matchups for Khalil Herbert▾

Similar Running Backs

#1 Running Back

Jahmyr Gibbs

DET · 28.0 PPG

#2 Running Back

Kenneth Walker III

KC · 26.2 PPG

#3 Running Back

Bijan Robinson

ATL · 19.7 PPG

#4 Running Back

Derrick Henry

BAL · 18.7 PPG

#5 Running Back

Jonathan Taylor

IND · 18.5 PPG

Cincinnati Bengals Teammates

Khalil Herbert's top fantasy producers on the Cincinnati Bengals. Stack decisions, bye-week planning, and shootout picks all start with roster context.

QB · #7

Joe Burrow

20.2 PPG · Bye W6

WR · #16

Ja'Marr Chase

13.3 PPG · Bye W6

WR · #20

Tee Higgins

12.4 PPG · Bye W6

TE · #6

Mike Gesicki

11.5 PPG · Bye W6

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Khalil Herbert Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Khalil Herbert score in 2026?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game in the 2026 NFL regular season across 12 appearances. He currently sits outside our ranked 2026 draft board at running back.

What is Khalil Herbert's 2026 fantasy outlook?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2026, which is the baseline for 2026. Weekly start or sit decisions also depend on matchup quality, injury status, and game script. For that call, compare him with any other player in the free DraftCall app.

What is Khalil Herbert's bye week?▾

Khalil Herbert has his bye in Week 12 as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Plan roster depth at running back for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Khalil Herbert playing this week?▾

Check close to kickoff. Injury designations change through the week, and each team's inactives are announced about 90 minutes before its game. The free DraftCall app refreshes designations every ten minutes, so Khalil Herbert's status there is current when you set your lineup.