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Khalil Herbert or Michael CarterWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Michael Carter is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Khalil Herbert is a Cincinnati Bengals running back who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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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RBCincinnati Bengals
Khalil Herbert
PPG
5.8
Games
12
Rush Yds
248
Rush TDs
2
Rec
12
Rec Yds
85
Bye
Week 12
RBArizona Cardinals#51 RB
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Herbert vs Michael Carter: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKhalil HerbertMichael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)5.86.3
Games Played1213
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7082
Rushing Yards248333
Rush Yds/Game20.725.6
Rushing TDs21
Receptions1233
Receiving Yards85267
Targets045
Total TDs21
Age-27
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 12Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Khalil Herbert or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Khalil Herbert and Michael Carter is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Khalil Herbert or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025, and Michael Carter averaged 6.3 across 13. 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 Khalil Herbert and Michael Carter average in 2025?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Khalil Herbert and Michael Carter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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