DJ Herman Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 242 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.9
- Pos rank
- RB83
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Vikings, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 31st vs. RBs, tough
DJ Herman Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.9 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
DJ Herman's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at LV,0.0,RB94
- Week 2, Loss,at SF,2.8,RB59
- Week 3, Loss,vs KC,0.0,RB93
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at MIN,ToughVikings vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CIN,NeutralBengals vs. RBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NYJ,FavorableJets vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster DJ Herman?
Herman is averaging 0.9 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 rushing yards and 0 TD on 0 carries, plus 1 catches for 18 yards. That ranks RB83, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 33.3% of his targets at 6.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Malik Willis.
His best week was RB59 in Week 2 at the 49ers (2.8 points); his worst, RB94 in Week 1 at the Raiders (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 7 and the Colts (5th vs. RBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Herman ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
DJ Herman 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Raiders | L 13–27 | 0.0 | RB94 |
| 2 | @ 49ers | L 13–35 | 2.8 | RB59 |
| 3 | vs Chiefs | L 10–24 | 0.0 | RB93 |
| Total | 0–3 | 2.8 | RB83 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2.8 | 0.9 | — |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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DJ Herman Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start DJ Herman in Week 4?
DJ Herman is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Vikings, as the RB83 in PPR total points this season (0.9 a game). The Vikings rank 31st in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Herman.
How many fantasy points is DJ Herman averaging in 2026?
DJ Herman is averaging 0.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 2.8 points across 3 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does DJ Herman rank in fantasy football in 2026?
DJ Herman ranks RB83 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is DJ Herman worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: DJ Herman is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are DJ Herman's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
DJ Herman's next three games are Week 4 at the Vikings (31st in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bengals (13th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Jets (9th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has DJ Herman been in fantasy football this season?
DJ Herman has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.6 points around his 0.9-point average.
What is DJ Herman's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season DJ Herman's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, RB94) and his ceiling 2.8 (Week 2, RB59). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Herman's full game log.
DJ Herman 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Miami DolphinsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 0
— Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 18
- TD
- 0
3 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 2.8
- Pos rank
- RB83
2.8 Best Week 2 @ SF0.0 Worst Week 3 vs KC
Advanced Rushing Stats
Herman is on the field for 31.0% of snaps and draws 3.5% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.60 | — |
| Broken tackles | 0 | — |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 31.0% | — |
| Target share | 3.5% | — |
| Red-zone opportunities | 0 | — |
| Targets per game | 1.5 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.0 carries and 1.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.9
Fantasy PPG
0
Rush yds/g
0.3
Rec/g
DJ Herman career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2.8 | 0.9 | — |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2.8 | 0.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.9
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
Herman has averaged 0.9 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Herman's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 2.8Fantasy pts2026
- 18Career scrimmage yds2026–2026
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DJ Herman Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does DJ Herman have in 2026?
DJ Herman has 2.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.9 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB83 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does DJ Herman have this season?
DJ Herman has 0 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0 a game at 0.0 yards per carry.
How many touchdowns does DJ Herman have this season?
DJ Herman has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does DJ Herman have this season?
DJ Herman has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on no carries.
How many carries does DJ Herman have this season?
DJ Herman has no carries in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, for 0 yards.
How many receptions does DJ Herman have this season?
DJ Herman has 1 reception for 18 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 2 at the 49ers.
How many receiving yards does DJ Herman have this season?
DJ Herman has 18 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 6.0 a game on 1 catch. His high was 18 yards, in Week 2 at the 49ers.
How many targets does DJ Herman have this season?
DJ Herman has drawn 3 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, and caught 1 of them. His high was 3 targets, in Week 2 at the 49ers.
How many games has DJ Herman played in 2026?
DJ Herman has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are DJ Herman's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, DJ Herman has 0 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 1 catches for 18 yards, for 2.8 PPR fantasy points (0.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does DJ Herman have in his career?
DJ Herman has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
DJ Herman Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.9
Carries/g
0.0
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
0.3
Rec yds/g
6.0
Across 3 games in 2026, DJ Herman has averaged 0.0 carries, 0.0 rushing yards and 0.9 PPR fantasy points per game. DJ Herman has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against SF (2.8 points); the lowest was Week 1 against LV (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LV30th | L 13-27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB94 |
Week 1 · LV · L 13-27 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | SF14th | L 13-35 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 | RB59 |
Week 2 · SF · L 13-35 · 2.8 pts
How the 2.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | KC17th | L 10-24 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB93 |
Week 3 · KC · L 10-24 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB83 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB59 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Kansas City
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 37% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
0 carries, 0 yds. 1/3 receiving, 18 yds.
He played 29% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 27% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.9)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
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DJ Herman Game Log FAQ
How did DJ Herman do in his last game?
DJ Herman scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Chiefs, a 24–10 loss, an RB93 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did DJ Herman score in his last game?
DJ Herman scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Chiefs, an RB93 finish for the week. That was 0.9 below his season average of 0.9.
How many rushing yards did DJ Herman have in his last game?
DJ Herman ran for 0 yards on no carries in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many touchdowns did DJ Herman score in his last game?
DJ Herman did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Chiefs; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did DJ Herman have in his last game?
DJ Herman had no carries for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Chiefs, playing 37% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did DJ Herman have in his last game?
DJ Herman caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
What were DJ Herman's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the 49ers, a 35–13 loss, DJ Herman ran no times for 0 yards, and caught 1 of 3 targets for 18 yards. That was 2.8 PPR points, an RB59 finish.
What was DJ Herman's best game this season?
DJ Herman's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the 49ers: 2.8 PPR points, an RB59 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards, and caught 1 of 3 targets for 18 yards.
What was DJ Herman's worst game this season?
DJ Herman's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Chiefs: 0.0 PPR points, an RB93 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards.
How many games has DJ Herman scored a touchdown in this season?
DJ Herman has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
DJ Herman Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB83 at 0.9 PPR points per game.
The next favorable matchup is the Jets in Week 7 (9th against RBs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Jets in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 MIN, 31stWk 5 CIN, 13thWk 7 NYJ, 9thWk 8 NE, 16th
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Vikings in Week 4 (31st) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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DJ Herman Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is DJ Herman's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
DJ Herman projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is DJ Herman's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
DJ Herman is the RB83 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Will DJ Herman get more touches?
DJ Herman's touches are holding steady: 1.5 a game over his last two games against 1.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is DJ Herman's fantasy football upside?
DJ Herman's upside: his ceiling this season is 2.8 PPR points (Week 2, RB59) and the Jets in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt DJ Herman's fantasy value?
DJ Herman's risks: the Vikings in Week 4 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is DJ Herman's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest DJ Herman News & Updates
Herman struggles vs. Kansas City
0 CAR, 0 YDS
0.0 fantasy points · RB93
Herman ran 0 times for 0 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. He played 37% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 13–35 @ SF
Fantasy impact: Positive. Herman struggles at San Francisco
2.8 fantasy points · RB59 · 1.9 above his 0.9 average
Herman ran 0 times for 0 yards, with 1 catches for 18 yards in the 35–13 loss at San Francisco. He played 29% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 13–27 @ LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. Herman struggles at Las Vegas
0.0 fantasy points · RB94 · 0.9 below his 0.9 average
Herman ran 0 times for 0 yards in the 27–13 loss at Las Vegas. He played 27% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Dolphins Teammates News
Updates on Herman's backfield partners and quarterback.
- De'Von Achane: Shifts to IR (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 34 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- De'Von Achane: Sustains season-ending ACL tear (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 34 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Malik Willis: Modest numbers even with 77-yard TD (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- De'Von Achane: Inefficient start against stacked fronts (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 34 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Uneven performance in team debut (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Idle for Saturday's preseason game (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Dolphins
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DJ Herman News FAQ
What is the latest news on DJ Herman?
The latest Herman update, from September 27: Herman struggles vs. Kansas City. Herman ran 0 times for 0 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. He played 37% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest DJ Herman news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a RB93 finish, 0.9 below his 0.9 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
DJ Herman Bio
DJ Herman is a running back for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 34. Born March 17, 2002, he played college football at San Diego State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins in 2026.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 0 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 1 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Miami Dolphins Current team2026–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: San Diego State
Trades and Team Changes
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins.
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About DJ Herman: Bio FAQ
How old is DJ Herman?
DJ Herman is 24 years old. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is DJ Herman?
DJ Herman is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 242 pounds, and plays running back for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does DJ Herman weigh?
DJ Herman weighs 242 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does DJ Herman wear?
DJ Herman wears number 34 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays running back.
What position does DJ Herman play?
DJ Herman plays running back for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 34. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does DJ Herman play for?
DJ Herman plays for the Miami Dolphins as a running back.
How long has DJ Herman been in the NFL?
DJ Herman is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.