Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire may be called upon for a more noticeable role if Isiah Pacheco (hamstring) is absent or limited for Sunday's game. The 24-year-old hasn't done much of note with his 10 touches this year, but could be looking at an advantageous setup in Week 3 versus the 0-2 Chicago Bears, who were pierced for fantasy's overall RB1 and RB9 finishes out of Aaron Jones and Rachaad White respectively in the first two contests. Chicago's defense has caved in as a run funnel unit in the early goings, and Edwards-Helaire could check in as a reasonable RB3/FLEX bet as the favorite for base work, but only if Pacheco is inactive for this one. Whoever handles the bulk of K.C.'s backfield touches should display plenty of touchdown upside with the Chiefs projecting as heavy favorites to come out on top.
Sep 23, 2023 9:29 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) has officially received the questionable tag for their Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fourth-year back missed practice on Friday after returning on Thursday from an undisclosed illness. With two DNPs this week, Edwards-Helaire is officially listed as questionable. After seeing seven total touches and playing 22% of the team's snaps on offense, he wasn't fantasy-relevant in most leagues to begin with. If he doesn't suit up, that will give some more opportunities and fantasy value to both Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon.
Sep 15, 2023 3:53 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) returned to a full practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday with an illness. Edwards-Helaire is in line to be active in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday as the defending Super Bowl champions look to bounce back from last Thursday night's loss to the Detroit Lions. Working behind both Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon last week, CEH played just 14 offensive snaps and carried the ball six times for 22 yards. The 24-year-old added a seven-yard catch in the loss to Detroit. As long as both Pacheco and McKinnon remain healthy, Edwards-Helaire won't have any standalone value in fantasy lineups.
Sep 14, 2023 9:17 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) will sit out of practice on Wednesday because he's feeling under the weather, according to head coach Andy Reid. It would be a surprise if Edwards-Helaire is still feeling too sick to play this Sunday for a Week 2 meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions last Thursday night, the 24-year-old had six carries for 22 yards and one reception for a seven-yard gain while working behind Isiah Pacheco and pass-catching back Jerick McKinnon. CEH, a former first-round pick, won't have much standalone fantasy value in this Chiefs backfield unless one of Pacheco or McKinnon miss time with an injury.
Sep 13, 2023 1:34 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed six times for 22 yards with a seven-yard catch in Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. After the 24-year-old started each of KC's three preseason outings, that treatment unexpectedly carried into the regular season. But as was also the case in the preseason, Edwards-Helaire did nothing of much impact over his seven touches except frustrate Isiah Pacheco's fantasy managers. CEH played only 23% of the team's offensive snaps, but his usage will need to be monitored going forward. The former first-rounder is not much of a recommended waiver wire add despite starting Week 1, and CEH should be regarded as more of a handcuff at this time.
Sep 8, 2023 12:59 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire was tackled for a three-yard loss on his lone rush attempt in Saturday's 33-32 preseason win over the Cleveland Browns. Well, that's not the right direction the 24-year-old wanted to go in for the preseason finale. It ends a nondescript three weeks for Edwards-Helaire, who ran eight times for a mere 14 yards and caught four passes for 23 yards this month. Isiah Pacheco returned for this one, but his absence throughout the preseason allowed the Chiefs to get a longer look at CEH, who just couldn't get going at any point. It may be a stretch to deem CEH's roster spot to be in jeopardy, but trade rumors involving the former first-round pick may continue to swirl anyway.
Aug 26, 2023 10:42 PM EST
The Chiefs declined Edwards-Helaire's fifth-year option for 2024, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
May 2, 2023 6:41 PM EST
Chiefs GM Brett Veach said Thursday that the team will wait until after the NFL Draft to make a decision on Edwards-Helaire's fifth-year option, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Apr 20, 2023 10:29 AM EST
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Edwards-Helaire (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Seahawks, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports. "He's getting close. He's not quite there yet, but he is getting close," Reid said of Edwards-Helaire. "He's working his tail off, but we'll see. He won't be out there this week."
Dec 20, 2022 12:46 PM EST
The Chiefs placed Edwards-Helaire (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Nov 23, 2022 12:12 PM EST
Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is in line to be placed on IR, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Nov 23, 2022 9:55 AM EST
Edwards-Helaire sustained a high ankle sprain Sunday night against the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Nov 21, 2022 3:33 PM EST
Edwards-Helaire (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Nov 20, 2022 7:15 PM EST
Edwards-Helaire played a season-low four snaps and didn't log a carry while failing to haul in either of his targets in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.
Nov 14, 2022 9:45 AM EST
Edwards-Helaire rushed four times for five yards and caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over Tennessee.
Nov 6, 2022 11:46 PM EST
Edwards-Helaire rushed six times for 32 yards and failed to bring in his lone target in Sunday's 44-23 win over the 49ers.
Oct 23, 2022 8:11 PM EST
Edwards-Helaire's teammate Isiah Pacheco is a candidate to start Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Oct 23, 2022 5:31 AM EST
Edwards-Helaire carried the ball nine times for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Bills.
Oct 16, 2022 7:08 PM EST
Edwards-Helaire rushed the ball nine times for 15 yards in Monday's 30-29 win over the Raiders. He added three receptions on four targets for 20 yards.
Oct 10, 2022 10:17 PM EST
Edwards-Helaire rushed 19 times for 92 yards and a touchdown while catching one pass for two yards and another score in Sunday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.
Oct 2, 2022 11:11 PM EST
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