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Chicago Bears rookie report card: RB Khalil Herbert Our rookie report card series continues on as we take a look at running back Khalil Herbert.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four carries in season finale Herbert rushed four times for 11 yards in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 103 carries for 433 yards and two touchdowns along with 14 rece...

Impact The highlight of Herbert's season was when he took over lead-back duties for David Montgomery over a four-week span and averaged over 20 touches and 97 yards, showing that he can be a strong option if needed in the future. As long as Montgomery remains ahead of him on the depth chart, he'll be selected in fantasy drafts as a valuable backup with upside if he's needed to start games. He'll enter the second year of his four-year rookie deal, and his solid performance when called upon in 2021 makes it likely that he'll be with the team for the near future.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Herbert takes opening kickoff for 36-yard return Bears RB Khalil Herbert returns the opening kickoff 36 yards to give the offense good field position on their opening drive.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Minor role in win Herbert rushed twice for nine yards in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Herbert has five carries over the Bears' last five games and unless David Montgomery is unexpectedly unavailable in Week 18 against the Vikings, Herbert's unlikely to see more than a handful of touches.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in victory Herbert rushed twice for 21 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for seven yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact With David Montgomery carrying the ball 21 times while being targeted nine times, Herbert was granted a few opportunities to give Montgomery a rest. Fortunately, on one of his chances, he had an explosive 20-yard touchdown run. However, it's unlikely he sees an elevated role in Week 17 against the Giants unless the game becomes one-sided.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Herbert hugs Bears fan in stands after scoring 20-yard TD Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert hugs a Bears fan in the stands after scoring a 20-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Khalil Herbert's 20-yard touchdown run — his... - The Athletic Khalil Herbert's 20-yard touchdown run — his first carry for more than eight yards since Halloween — capped off a 10-play, 61-yard drive tha...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Targeted four times Herbert caught three of four targets for 34 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Herbert did most of his damage on receptions in the final minutes of the game. Otherwise, he saw occasional change-of-pace work. Unless David Montgomery misses time, Herbert won't likely see enough work to be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Herbert (illness) returned to full practice participation Friday.

Impact Herbert was unable to practice Thursday due to an illness, but his return to full capacity Friday suggests that he should be ready to suit up Monday against Minnesota. His role is a different question, as he has not topped four rushing attempts in any of his last five games. With David Montgomery (illness) also returning to a full practice Friday, Herbert will likely be limited to an insignificant role once again.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Herbert (illness) was a non-participant at the Bears' practice Thursday.

Impact The running back was not available for practice Thursday, making him the third running back for the Bears to miss the practice. Herbert joined David Montgomery (illness) and Ryan Nall (COVID-19) as inactive in the team's first practice of the week. Herbert still has a few more chances to practice ahead of the Bears' Week 15 game against the Vikings on Monday.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barely used in offense Herbert rushed once for three yards in the Bears' 45-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact With Damien Williams returning from a calf injury, Herbert served as the third-string running back, though he was used as the Bears' primary kick returner. Aside from leagues that include return yardage, Herbert won't likely see enough usage to be a lineup option in the fantasy playoffs unless David Montgomery is forced to miss time.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Herbert's 42-yard kick return sets Bears up near midfield RB Khalil Herbert shows off his kick-return skills by bringing the ball out 42 yards to give the Bears great field position.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Khalil Herbert's long kickoff return and a few... - The Athletic Khalil Herbert's long kickoff return and a few scrambles by Justin Fields helped set up Cairo Santos for a 44-yard field goal to end the hal...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Minimal work in loss Herbert rushed four times for 16 yards and caught his only target for 11 yards in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Herbert's 27 yards were five more yards than he had in the last three games combined since David Montgomery returned to the lineup in Week 9. Unless Montgomery misses more time, Herbert's likely to have very limited fantasy value.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four touches in win Herbert rushed four times for nine yards in the Bears' 16-14 win over the Lions on Thursday.

Impact After barely seeing the field in each of the last two games since David Montgomery returned from a knee injury, Herbert was sprinkled in a bit more liberally this week. However, he was still out-touched by Montgomery 20 to four, and unless Herbert's role significantly increases, his fantasy value will remain minimal.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hardly used in defeat Herbert had one carry for zero yards in the Bears' 16-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact In the two games since David Montgomery returned to the Bears lineup, Herbert has been an afterthought in the offense. Unless his situation changes, his fantasy value will likely remain low unless Montgomery should miss time.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Players to Drop for Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups in Fantasy Football Nine weeks of the 2021 campaign are already in the books. The fantasy football playoff picture is starting to shape up, and bye weeks are he...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Just four carries as backup Herbert rushed four times for 13 yards in Monday night's 29-27 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Herbert saw veteran David Montgomery return from a four-game absence to lead Chicago's backfield with 15 touches for 80 yards. Although the rookie got three carries during the first half, he was hardly involved during the second, taking a back seat to Montgomery as the Bears staged a comeback attempt. Given Herbert's production while Montgomery was previously sidelined, it's possible he's incorporated more in the offense following the team's Week 10 bye, but Herbert's stock has clearly taken a hit now that he's a second-stringer again.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Khalil Herbert? Meet the Bears rookie running back in for David Montgomery After Bears running back David Montgomery left the Week 4 game against the Lions with a knee injury, rookie Khalil Herbert has been the star...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Likely headed back to No. 2 role Herbert is expected to shift into a complementary role Monday against the Steelers with the Bears set to reinstate lead back David Montgomery (knee) from injured reserve prior to t...

Impact When he spoke to the media earlier Monday, head coach Matt Nagy didn't go into detail regarding what Montgomery's workload might look like in his first game back after a one-month absence, but the 24-year-old appears likely to pace the Chicago backfield in snaps and touches against the Steelers following a good week of practice. The Bears could be inclined to ease Montgomery in to some extent rather than having him immediately reclaim the 70-to-80 percent snap shares he routinely handled in 2020 and through the first weeks of the current season, but in any case there likely won't be enough work left over for Herbert to provide meaningful fantasy value. The rookie sixth-round pick at least proved to be a capable replacement over the past four weeks, averaging 4.4 yards per carry on 78 attempts while hauling in nine of 10 targets for 44 yards and scoring a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Herbert on David Montgomery's return: 'The defense has to plan for us both' ' Press Conference Running back Khalil Herbert speaks with the media Thursday at Halas Hall.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Steelers look to keep Monday night dominance going vs Bears

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to push their home winning streak on Monday nights to 20 when they host Chicago

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Receives 25 touches in loss Herbert rushed 23 times for 72 yards and caught two passes for negative four yards in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Herbert started out strong, but the 49ers started to load the box, which bottled him up the rest of the way. He's now handled at least 21 touches in each of his last three games, and he'll remain a strong fantasy option until David Montgomery (knee) returns, and then it remains to be seen what Herbert's role will be at that time.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE