KhalilHerbert

News: 7 days agoHerbert rushed nine times for 31 yards and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 33-6 preseason win over the Bills.

Spin: D'Andre Swift got two of the first three touches among Chicago's running backs and took a screen pass 42 yards before ceding the next eight touches to Herbert while the Bears' starters were in the game. Roschon Johnson didn't play against Buffalo after starting the Hall of Fame Game last week, so it remains unclear where Herbert stands relative to Johnson in a backfield that will likely be led by Swift but have room left over for at least one more meaningful contributor. Herbert will look to bolster his case for regular-season playing time in next Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Last season, Herbert was part of a three-headed committee in Chicago, sharing time with D'Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson. This season, Herbert will retain his committee role behind new teammate D'Andre Swift. Herbert missed five games in 2023 with a high-ankle sprain, but flashed at times when getting volume. In three games with at least 20 touches, Herbert finished as a top-12 running back in each one. Even with that production, the Bears didn't see him as a lead back, signing Swift to a three-year deal this offseason. Herbert is not worthy of draft consideration in leagues of 10-to-12 teams.