Falcons (vs 49ers): Drake London was hurt on a play in the 3Q but played through it Brian Robinson was inactive Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 46%, 12 at 34%, 13 at 14%, 03 at 3% RBs: Bijan Robinson: 89% opp share, 80% rush att share, 74% route share, 21% TPRR, 2.46 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 89% 3rd down snap share 1.03 Khalil Herbert: 11% opp share, 8% rush att share, 9% route share Got work since Brian Robinson was out WR/TEs (34 dropbacks): Drake London: 91% route share, 29% TPRR, 2.13 Y...

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NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026The Falcoholic

Herbert was involved in the Falcons' offensive attack, taking a handoff for a couple of yards, taking another carry and pushing his way forward for close to eight yards, and rolling past the 40 yard line on a kickoff return (after dropping the kickoff but not letting it slow him), demonstrating some involvement in Atlanta's running game.

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NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Herbert was involved in the Falcons' offense, catching a swing pass for 19 yards that almost went for a score with a key block from Chris Blair, and taking a handoff for a couple of yards; he also had a strong kickoff return in the third quarter, rolling past the 40-yard line after dropping the kickoff initially.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Khalil Herbert was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In Week 7 2022 against New England, Herbert contributed 62 rushing yards in the Bears' dominant 33-14 victory, part of a 243-yard rushing performance by Chicago.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Khalil Herbert is identified as a potential workload beneficiary from injuries to running backs ahead of him, positioning him for increased touches in Week 7.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Khalil Herbert elevated to backup running back role for Falcons vs. 49ers with Brian Robinson ruled out; source notes team likes to keep Bijan Robinson fresh, so Herbert's actual playing time usage remains uncertain.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026The Falcoholic

With Brian Robinson ruled out, the Falcons will be elevating Khalil Herbert to slot in as the backup running back; however, the team does like to keep Bijan fresh, so Herbert's actual workload remains uncertain.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Herbert is mentioned in the context of the Bears' running back situation, though specific details about his current role or status are not provided in this section. The source focuses on Swift and Monangai as the primary backs, with Johnson as the backup option.

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NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Herbert was acquired via in-season trade by the Bengals in 2024, demonstrating the front office's willingness to make mid-season roster moves at running back to address depth or performance needs.

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NegativeMatchupOct 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Khalil Herbert scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on December 31, 2023, at Soldier Field; the Bears face Atlanta again in Week 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back on the Falcons' practice squad; was a sixth-round pick by the Bears in 2021 and played in 48 games with them, finishing with 372 carries for 1,791 rushing yards (4.8 yards per carry) with nine rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns.

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NegativeRoleOct 17, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Running back on Falcons practice squad; sixth-round pick by Bears in 2021; played 48 games for Chicago with 372 carries for 1,791 rushing yards (4.8 yards per carry), 9 rushing touchdowns, and 2 receiving touchdowns.

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PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026Windy City Gridiron

In the Bears' Week 17 2023 victory over the Falcons (37-17), Herbert rushed for 124 yards and scored a touchdown, demonstrating his ability to produce against this opponent.

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PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Herbert rushed for a touchdown and had 124 yards in the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons in Week 17 of the 2023 season, demonstrating his ability to produce against this defense.

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Question raised about whether fantasy managers can trust both Bears RBs, indicating uncertainty about backfield role clarity and touches.

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

The source raises the question of whether fantasy managers can trust both Bears running backs, suggesting uncertainty about role clarity and usage split between the team's RB options.

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NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Khalil Herbert has been diagnosed with turf toe and is expected to miss one to two weeks. The source notes that while the median missed time for running backs with this injury is just over two games, it can be severe, citing Davante Adams missing half a season as a historical example. Herbert had been seeing consistent volume, with 10 rushes in each of the first three games followed by a 30-carry performance in Week 4.

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NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

The source criticizes Khalil Herbert's execution on an inside zone read play, noting he turned his back to an unblocked defender, which contributed to the poor offensive performance surrounding Omarion Hampton.

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PositiveNewsOct 4, 2026Matt Harmon

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If you're inclined to do Herbert defense, he's not making life easier on you with his last 3 INTs (two today, one last week). All three are just brain-breaking mistakes. Obviously, a ton of other things are going wrong there too.

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NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026Footballguys

Khalil Herbert ranks in the top 20 by yards-per-carry metrics but Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley rank only 23rd and 24th respectively, demonstrating that yards-per-carry fails the 'smell test' as a reliable measure of running back value.

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PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

The source suggests betting the over on Khalil Herbert's rushing yards, noting that the Bears' rushing attack should remain effective against an Eagles defense that may be overrated despite their reputation.

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NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026Flock Fantasy

The Chicago backfield is splitting snaps, with Khalil Herbert playing 25 snaps to D'Andre Swift's 50. While Herbert led the team in rushing, he had six fewer carries than Swift.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Herbert was added to the Falcons' practice squad in a corresponding move after Da'Shawn Hand was placed on injured reserve.

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NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026Flock Fantasy

Khalil Herbert maintained a significant role in the Bears' offense in week one, recording 10 carries and 2 targets, which challenges the expectation of a bell-cow role for D'Andre Swift.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Added to the practice squad as a veteran third running back option after Tyler Goodson was traded to Dallas. The source identified Herbert as a candidate for the roster in March, noting he's been productive when given opportunities, can catch the ball, and has returned kicks. May be elevated this week.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026The Falcoholic

Added to the practice squad as a veteran third back to replace Tyler Goodson, who departed for Dallas. Herbert has been productive when given opportunities, can catch the ball, and has returned kicks. The source expects he may be elevated this week.

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