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Austin Ekeler or Khalil HerbertWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Ekeler is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Khalil Herbert is a Cincinnati Bengals running back who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBWashington Commanders
Austin Ekeler
PPG
9.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
425
Rush TDs
3
Rec
45
Rec Yds
360
Bye
Week 14
RBCincinnati Bengals
Khalil Herbert
PPG
5.8
Games
12
Rush Yds
248
Rush TDs
2
Rec
12
Rec Yds
85
Bye
Week 12

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Ekeler vs Khalil Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin EkelerKhalil Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)9.05.8
Games Played1412
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12670
Rushing Yards425248
Rush Yds/Game30.420.7
Rushing TDs32
Receptions4512
Receiving Yards36085
Targets00
Total TDs52
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Ekeler or Khalil Herbert in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler and Khalil Herbert is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Khalil Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler and Khalil Herbert average in 2025?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Austin Ekeler and Khalil Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Khalil Herbert (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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