JERICK MCKINNON NEWS

Slight uptick in Week 9 usage McKinnon reeled in all three of his targets for 26 yards Sunday versus the Packers.

Impact McKinnon didn't receive any touches last week against the Giants but got a bit more involved Sunday. He's primarily a pass-catching option out of the backfield who can contribute on third downs, so his upside from a fantasy point will presumably remain limited.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal Week 8 usage McKinnon played just 13 offensive snaps in Monday's game versus the Giants.

Impact McKinnon didn't wind up with any carries for a second straight week and didn't make any catches either. Derrick Gore notably played more snaps than him as well, so there isn't much to like in terms of McKinnon's fantasy prospects.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Butker hits go-ahead FG with 1:07 left as KC beats Giants

Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and the Kansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win ov...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Muted usage in Week 7 McKinnon compiled a pair of catches for 17 yards on four targets Sunday versus the Titans.

Impact McKinnon didn't carry the ball once and saw just 20 snaps Sunday despite Clyde Edwards-Helaire being unavailable for the contest. With CEH's return eventually coming, it doesn't seem like McKinnon will possess much fantasy value barring Darrel Williams joining Edwards-Helaire on the sidelines.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Kelce's Surprise Lateral Comes to Jerick McKinnon Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's lateral to Jerick McKinnon to keep the play alive.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minimal bump in Week 6 usage McKinnon rushed three times for 10 yards and reeled in one pass for another five yards on four targets Sunday versus Washington.

Impact McKinnon was involved a bit more in the offense this week, finishing with four touches compared to just three last week while amassing a season-high four targets. That being said, he actually played a smaller snap share (28 percent) than he did last week (32 percent) and doesn't seem to have enough usage to warrant fantasy consideration in most formats.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In line for more work McKinnon is slated for more touches for at least the next three games after the Chiefs placed Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Blair Kerkhoff of The Kansas...

Impact Edwards-Helaire was diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his left knee after his early departure from Kansas City's Week 5 loss to the Bills. During that contest, McKinnon received a season-high 32 percent share of the offensive snaps, but he managed just one carry for two yards and two catches (on two targets) for 13 yards. Meanwhile, new presumptive starting RB Darrel Williams logged 41 percent of the plays on offense en route to eight touches for 45 total yards. Williams is expected to be the early down and goal-line back in Edwards-Helaire's place, but McKinnon's pass-catching ability should result in a regular role moving forward.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs seek balance with Edwards-Helaire unavailable

Just when the Kansas City Chiefs finally got their ground game going, they watched as Clyde Edwards-Helaire was helped off the field with a knee injury

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs season-high 25 snaps McKinnon ran once for two yards and caught both of his targets for 13 yards Sunday against the Bills.

Impact McKinnon entered the equation a bit more Sunday after Clyde Edwards-Helaire left the contest due to a knee injury that turned out to be an MCL sprain. With CEH potentially missing multiple weeks due to the injury, McKinnon figures to slot in as the primary backup for Darrel Williams in that span. However, the Chiefs could also elect to add a running back from another club, which could dilute the backfield totes further.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still buried on depth chart McKinnon played four offensive snaps and reeled in his lone target for 14 yards Sunday against the Ravens.

Impact McKinnon is essentially a special teams player at this point with occasional involvement on offense and that's unlikely to change as long as Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams remain healthy. Otherwise, he should remain off the fantasy radar in the vast majority of formats.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs defense exposed by Jackson, Ravens in 36-35 defeat

The Chiefs defense was exposed on multiple fronts in a 36-35 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minimal snaps in Week 1 McKinnon tallied just four offensive snaps and didn't record a run during Saturday's game against the Browns.

Impact McKinnon was brought in as a depth at running back and is an excellent pass-catching option out of the backfield. However, both Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams also perform well as receivers, leaving McKinnon on the outside looking for most of the snaps. He's unlikely to see the field much as long as both remain available.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football inside info: Jerick McKinnon, Van Jefferson and the top sleepers on every team (UPDATED) We asked our NFL writers for the fantasy football sleeper on the teams they cover. Here are their answers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy football inside info: Jerick McKinnon, Van Jefferson and the top sleepers on every team (UPDATED) We asked our NFL writers for the fantasy football sleeper on the teams they cover. Here are their answers.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy football inside info: Jerick McKinnon, Van Jefferson and the top sleepers on every team We asked our NFL writers for the fantasy football sleeper on the teams they cover. Here are their answers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starts at tailback McKinnon rushed four times for 23 yards and caught his only target for four yards in Friday night's 28-25 preseason win over the Vikings.

Impact McKinnon started at running back but then alternated with Darwin Thompson and Derrick Gore before getting back in on Kansas City's fourth drive. Although Thompson was kept relatively quiet, Gore totaled 106 yards on his 11 touches, which included an electric 56-yard touchdown from a screen pass in the third quarter. As all three players hope to be named the Chiefs' third tailback behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams, it'll be interesting to see who wins the job ahead of Week 1's matchup versus the Browns.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for third string spot McKinnon turned in three carries for four yards and three catches for another 21 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason game versus the Cardinals.

Impact McKinnon was brought to Kansas City with the knowledge that he specializes as a receiving threat out of the backfield. While he was unable to get much done as a runner Friday, he took advantage of his opportunities as a receiver, snaring a five-yard touchdown pass midway through the third quarter. Per John Dillon of USA Today, McKinnon is in an important three-way battle with Darwin Thompson and Derrick Gore to claim the No. 3 running back spot behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) and Darrel Williams (head), so the third preseason contest could be even more important.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Preseason: Top moments from Chiefs vs. Cardinals, Bengals vs. WFT

The Chiefs defeated the Cardinals and the Bengals fell to the WFT in Friday's Week 2 NFL preseason. Here are the top moments.

AUGUST 21, 2021

Jerick McKinnon turns flat throw into untouched TD grab Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon turns flat throw into untouched TD grab.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Looks good early in camp McKinnon has impressed during the early stages of training camp, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

Impact While second-year pro Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the incumbent top running back in Kansas City, McKinnon has mixed in with the first-team offense during the first few practices of camp, per Nate Taylor of The Athletic. On Friday, Patrick Mahomes spoke glowingly of McKinnon, calling him "a playmaker that will be a big part of the offense." After missing the 2018 and 2019 seasons due to numerous right knee injuries, McKinnon didn't exactly impress in sporadic action with the 49ers last year, averaging 3.9 yards on his 81 carries, hauling in 33 of 46 passes and scoring six TDs in 16 games. More than likely, he'll vie for reps with Darrel Williams behind Edwards-Helaire in 2021.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes impressed by new Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon

 Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sees a potential new member of Kansas City’s Legion of Zoom in running back Jerick McKinnon

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets RB Tevin Coleman healthy with 'a lot left in my tank'

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman is feeling healthy again and confident as ever after a down season last year with San Francisco

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs’ RB Jerick McKinnon The Chiefs signed Jerick McKinnon on Friday

MAY 1, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM