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Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert was the 217th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Herbert had a productive career, totaling 474 rushing attempts for 2,917 yards and 22 touchdowns in five years at Kansas and Virginia Tech. He also had 34 receptions for 297 receiving yards and a touchdown in college.
The talented running back had a productive rookie year, totaling 103 rushing attempts for 433 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 14 receptions on 16 targets for 96 receiving yards that year. More importantly, Herbert’s role improved last season.
While David Montgomery remained the lead running back, the second-year player saw an increase in work. He had 129 rushing attempts for 731 yards and four touchdowns. Herbert also had nine receptions on 12 targets for 57 receiving yards and a touchdown last year.
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Is Khalil Herbert Injured Or Healthy?
Fantasy players had high hopes for the former Kansas and Virginia Tech star after the Bears lost Montgomery in free agency. The veteran running back has 51 rushing attempts for 272 yards and 10 receptions on 18 targets for 83 receiving yards and a touchdown this season.
Herbert had an impressive performance in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders, totaling 10 rushing attempts for 76 yards. Unfortunately, he suffered an ankle injury. While the veteran returned to the game, Herbert quickly left again.
Sadly, the veteran running back will reportedly miss multiple weeks with the ankle injury. With Herbert out of the lineup, Roschon Johnson and D’Onta Foreman will take over in the backfield.
Should I Pickup Roschon Johnson?
Unfortunately, Johnson suffered a concussion in the Week 5 win over the Commanders. Hopefully, he can clear the concussion protocol and can play this week. The rookie has been one of the more dangerous running backs in the NFL this season, posting a 16% explosive run rate.
While Johnson is the top long-term option in Chicago’s backfield, fantasy players should also consider adding Foreman. Unlike the rookie, the veteran is available in over 90% of ESPN Leagues.
The veteran running has been a healthy scratch in four consecutive games. Foreman last played in Week 1, totaling five rushing attempts for 16 yards and two receptions for eight receiving yards. However, the former Longhorn was productive last year with the Carolina Panthers.
Despite a limited role to start the year, Foreman nearly had 1,000 rushing yards in 2022. He totaled 203 attempts for 914 yards and five touchdowns, averaging eight half-point PPR fantasy points per game.
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