The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Khalil Herbert.
Is Khalil Herbert Playing in Week 10?
Herbert is not listed on the injury report — he is set to play on Thursday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Khalil Herbert in Week 10?
Khalil Herbert and his career average of 4.8 yards per carry came to Cincinnati at the trade deadline and is an interesting roster stash for the stretch run of fantasy leagues if you’re not buying the full-blown bellcow status of Chase Brown, but you’re drawing thin if you’re considering him in Week 10.
Not only does he just have 10 touches on his 2024 resume, but the Ravens own the fourth-best rush defense per EPA, and the short work week makes it unlikely that Herbert is involved in anything creative.
Zack Moss had been relegated to a 7-11 touch role prior to the neck injury that landed him on injured reserve and if Herbert can assume something in that neighborhood, maybe he flirts with Flex value as a bye week replacement — but not on Thursday night.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 10 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Khalil Herbert’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10
As of Thursday, Herbert is projected to score 2.6 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 3 rushing attempts for 14.4 yards and 0.1 touchdowns. It also includes 0.4 receptions for 2.3 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
PFN Insight on the Ravens’ Defense
The Baltimore Ravens’ defense has briefly flashed upside this year, but there has been no rhyme or reason as to why they have come outside of outlier results. Week 9 was just the second time that the Ravens have been inside the top 15 in a single week this season (Week 3 vs. Buffalo). Outside of that, it has not made for pretty reading.
The Ravens’ main success defensively has been against the run, but they have struggled against the pass. A large part of that has been an inability to generate consistent pressure without committing extra men to the pass rush. Additionally, the Ravens have also ranked 30th in third-down conversion rate this year, but their ability to stiffen in the red zone (15th) has meant it has not shown up as much as it could have.
Do you want more insight on all other defensive units across the NFL? Head over to our PFN Defense+ Rankings for analysis on all 32 teams.
Khalil Herbert’s Week 10 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)