Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (hernia, pelvis) was on crutches on Tuesday in his first day back at the team's facility following sports-hernia surgery on Jan. 2, which was performed by Dr. Williams Meyers. In addition to a sports hernia, McKinnon fractured his pelvis. It all means that McKinnon is doubtful to return for the postseason, even if the Chiefs make another run to the Super Bowl this year. The 31-year-old is eligible for free agency in March but has expressed interest in returning to Kansas City. McKinnon missed the final three games of the regular season and finished 2023 with just 21 carries for 60 yards and one touchdown while adding 25 receptions for 192 yards and four touchdowns through the air in 12 games played. Clyde Edwards-Helaire will have a bigger role as the No. 2 in KC's backfield behind Isiah Pacheco now that McKinnon is out.
Jan 10, 2024 12:32 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) has been placed on the injured reserve on Sunday. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering McKinnon has been dealing with a groin issue since Week 7. He was already ruled out for the upcoming matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Now, McKinnon will miss the next four weeks, which includes the playoffs. Isiah Pacheco figures to have an increased workload in the backfield with McKinnon sidelined.
Dec 24, 2023 4:10 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) has been ruled out for the Week 16 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. As expected, McKinnon will sit this game out after not practicing all week. Isiah Pacheco figures to have a bigger workload with McKinnon unable to play. Pacheco saw a 70-plus snap percentage when McKinnon was sidelined earlier in the season. He figures to have more involvement in this game, which should boost his fantasy value in this already favorable matchup.
Dec 23, 2023 7:27 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) sat out of Friday's practice session and is uncertain for the Week 16 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. McKinnon has been battling a groin issue for weeks. He'll get one more chance to get back on the practice field, but his status for Monday's game remains in doubt. Clyde Edwards-Helaire would see an extended role in the backfield if McKinnon is unable to play. However, Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) is expected to return this week, so there won't be a ton of value behind him in the backfield.
Dec 22, 2023 9:08 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) did not practice with the team on Thursday due to a groin injury, according to head coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs are likely just resting McKinnon for their first practice of the week, but his status bears watching heading into Monday's Christmas Day matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 31-year-old has had an expanded role the last two games with lead-back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) sidelined, catching all six of his targets for 37 yards and a touchdown while carrying the ball eight times for 30 yards and another score. However, McKinnon's short-term fantasy boost is expected to come to an end in Week 16 with the Chiefs expected to welcome Pacheco back to the backfield as their primary back.
Dec 21, 2023 1:13 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon filled up the box score in Sunday's 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots, rushing four times for 11 yards with three receptions for 19 yards and a passing touchdown. McKinnon had an unconventional two-score first half, first flipping a four-yard pass to rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice on some trickery. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes later hooked up with McKinnon from eight yards out for another TD right before halftime. That was the extent of McKinnon's fantasy contributions, which remain almost entirely reliant on TDs whether Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) is in the lineup or not. McKinnon will categorize as such in Week 16 versus the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, but the 31-year-old's scoring prospects hinge upon Pacheco's availability next Monday.
Dec 18, 2023 1:45 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon teased shades of his late-2022 reign of terror after scoring a touchdown last Sunday. McKinnon rolled as fantasy's overall RB2 over the course of five games from Weeks 13 through 18 to wrap up last season, and fantasy managers hope the 31-year-old can rekindle some semblance of the magic and end 2023 on a high note. Clyde Edwards-Helaire saw the most substantial hike in short-term fantasy value with Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) out in Week 14, jumping from waiver-wire fodder to stopgap RB2 solution. McKinnon, on the flip side, barely managed season highs in the box score as well as snap share (45.5%) and matched a season best with 18 routes run. The pass-catching specialist is a PPR-specific RB3 with touchdown dependency when the Chiefs visit the New England Patriots without Pacheco again in Week 15, but note that K.C. is projected to play with a lead as fairly large favorites.
Dec 16, 2023 12:11 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon tallied his first game of the season with double-digit rushing yards in Sunday's 20-17 defeat to the Buffalo Bills, taking a season-high four carries for 19 yards and a touchdown while collecting all three of his targets for an additional 18 yards. The savvy 31-year-old veteran showed keen ball-carrier vision on his seven-yard scoring plunge, navigating scarce running room among his blockers en route to the end zone. McKinnon handled a season-high seven touches on Sunday, but his workload did not significantly increase in the absence of featured runner Isiah Pacheco (shoulder), and lead back Clyde Edwards-Helaire out-targeted him 4-3 in the passing game. McKinnon would be a PPR-specific RB3 in fantasy if Pacheco misses next Sunday's tilt against the New England Patriots and would likely need negative game script for any kind of ceiling performance.
Dec 11, 2023 12:34 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) is back after a two-game absence with a groin injury for Week 14's duel with the Buffalo Bills. McKinnon has operated under an ancillary role all season, handling 13 carries for 30 yards (career-worst 2.3 YPC) alongside 19 receptions for an additional 156 yards and three total touchdowns. But McKinnon returns just time for the Chiefs, who will be without lead back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) on Sunday for the first time this year. While it's arguably Clyde Edwards-Helaire who presents the largest boost in short-term fantasy value, K.C. could also lean on McKinnon's pass-catching expertise. Buffalo's defense has permitted the fourth-most targets (89), catches (68) and receiving yards (559) to the position, and they've also allowed the third-highest yards per carry (4.7). The 31-year-old veteran is a PPR RB3 with RB2 upside while in line for a bigger workload.
Dec 9, 2023 8:58 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) practiced in full again on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. Starting running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) has already been ruled out, and although Clyde Edwards-Helaire will start in his place, McKinnon should also see increased opportunities. He specifically figures to earn more reps in the passing game and could sneak into the low-end RB3 tier in deeper fantasy leagues.
Dec 8, 2023 4:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) was a full practice participant on Thursday. Head coach Andy Reid originally anticipated McKinnon returning to the backfield mix after a one-game absence for last Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers, but the 31-year-old satellite back ended up being ruled out once again with the groin injury. McKinnon was only able to log two limited sessions during Week 13 preparation, but Thursday's full activity gets him back on track to re-enter the Chiefs' lineup for his usual change-of-pace role behind lead-back Isiah Pacheco in Week 14's battle with the Buffalo Bills. McKinnon ranks as fantasy's overall RB55 in full-PPR points per game (5.6), but fantasy managers still holding out hope may recall that the veteran was tearing it up as a late-season league winner at this time last year. McKinnon scored eight touchdowns in the final six games of the 2022 campaign.
Dec 8, 2023 12:31 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) got in a limited practice on Wednesday ahead of a Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. McKinnon practiced on a limited basis last Thursday and Friday ahead of Week 13's game against the Green Bay Packers but he ended up being inactive in the Chiefs' loss. He will now look to get back on the field in Week 14. If McKinnon doesn't end up playing, look for Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) to pick up some extra work in the passing game, although Pacheco missed Wednesday's practice with a shoulder injury. If both backs end up missing Week 14, look for the Chiefs to utilize some combination of Clyde Edwards-Helaire and possibly a player from their practice squad.
Dec 6, 2023 9:41 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers. This news comes as a bit of a surprise as head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Friday that he expected McKinnon to play on Sunday night. Running back Deneric Prince has been elevated to the active roster to provide some more depth in the backfield as a result. McKinnon has had a quiet season thus far, totaling 30 rushing yards and 155 receiving yards to go along with three touchdowns in 10 games. McKinnon got off to a similar slow start in 2022 before erupting down the stretch to finish the year. The Chiefs will be cautious with the veteran running back to keep him healthy for the stretch run.
Dec 2, 2023 2:41 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he expects running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) to be available to play in Week 13 on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Both McKinnon and Toney were held out of the Week 12 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday due to their injuries, but both players should be back on the field this weekend at Lambeau Field. McKinnon should take up his duties as the team's primary pass-catching specialist out of the backfield, but he has merely been a low-upside RB3/flex in deeper PPR leagues for the Chiefs in 2023. Toney hasn't seen a big enough role, either, to be considered a viable flex option for fantasy managers in standard-sized leagues. He has 22 catches for 139 yards and one touchdown in 10 games this year.
Dec 1, 2023 2:19 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) is expected to return to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. McKinnon did not suit up in Week 12's win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, but the fact that he's set to return to the practice field on Thursday will give him a shot to return this Sunday when the team faces off against the Packers in Green Bay. If the 31-year-old is cleared, he'll resume his role as KC's primary pass-catching back behind lead back Isiah Pacheco. McKinnon does have three receiving touchdowns, but his usage has been on the low side on a weekly basis through 10 games in his third year with the team. At best, McKinnon will be an RB3/flex option in deeper PPR leagues in Week 13 if he's active.
Nov 30, 2023 12:53 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) will not practice on Wednesday. McKinnon could be on the verge of missing his second straight game after being inactive in the Week 12 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. The 31-year-old has primarily been a pass-game specialist behind lead back Isiah Pacheco this year, which has left him minimal fantasy upside in deep PPR leagues. McKinnon has seen only 13 carries for 30 yards in 10 games but has 19 receptions (26 targets) for 155 yards and three receiving touchdowns. If McKinnon is out again this weekend against the Green Bay Packers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will have an elevated role as the backup behind Pacheco.
Nov 29, 2023 1:02 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) has been ruled out for Week 12 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to head coach Andy Reid. McKinnon has been a low-upside RB3/flex in deep PPR leagues as a passing-down specialist for the Chiefs offense behind lead back Isiah Pacheco this year. The 31-year-old has three receiving touchdowns on 19 receptions in 10 games this year and has only 13 carries total. In his absence on Sunday, Pacheco could see an uptick in targets from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while No. 3 back Clyde Edwards-Helaire becomes somewhat attractive as a sleeper flex play in deep fantasy leagues against Vegas.
Nov 24, 2023 2:11 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) was limited in practice on Wednesday as his team gears up to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. McKinnon handled just three touches in a Week 11 loss but it is possible that he tweaked his groin in the contest. There is also a chance that the Chiefs are just managing McKinnon's reps early in the week. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Thursday and Friday's practice reports.
Nov 22, 2023 9:27 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon has been a fantasy afterthought in 2023. So much so, McKinnon has played a higher percentage of snaps as a special-team player than on offense in each of his nine games played this year. It's a curious drop-off for the 31-year-old veteran, who's rushed a mere 12 times for 23 yards on the campaign as a whole. McKinnon's 17 catches (23 targets) and 147 are not nearly enough to support RB3/flex value even in the deepest PPR settings. McKinnon misleadingly ranks second among RBs in fantasy points per opportunity (1.49), which is skewed by the fact that he has three touchdowns on 35 combined carries and targets. The elusive back's six red-zone touches make it all the more unlikely that he's presenting any fantasy relevance whatsoever. McKinnon is a last-ditch RB4 option in full-PPR formats for Week 11 versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
Nov 18, 2023 10:42 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running backs Jerick McKinnon (groin) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) both practiced in full on Thursday. The Chiefs are coming off their bye and play on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. Both players should be active, with McKinnon serving in a low-volume, pass-catching complement role to lead back Isiah Pacheco. McKinnon scored his third receiving TD in Week 9 but did so on just two receptions and had only one carry. He hasn't had more than three catches or three rushing attempts in any game in 2023. The 31-year-old is rostered in only 31% of Yahoo leagues. Edwards-Helaire is rostered even less (5%) missed Week 9 with an illness and is KC's No. 3 back behind Pacheco and McKinnon.
Nov 17, 2023 1:26 AM EST
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