Clyde Edwards-Helaire Fantasy

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle/hip) won't play on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Divisional Round, though he's expected to be available next week for the AFC Championship Game. Expect to see heavy doses of Le'Veon Bell, with some Darrel Williams or perhaps Darwin Thompson sprinkled in. The latter two are interesting DFS punt plays, but Bell's the real guy to target here, as he's being priced on DFS sites like a No. 2 back.

Jan. 17th • 12:29 PM

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) missed practice on Thursday and Friday and is questionable to play against the Browns in the Divisional Round on Sunday. Tight end Deon Yelder (groin) and cornerback Rashad Fenton (ankle, foot) are also questionable. It's disappointing for Edwards-Helaire after he was limited in practice back on Wednesday. It's looking like the promising rookie will be a game-time decision on Sunday, and even if he's active, he could split more of the workload with veteran Le'Veon Bell against Cleveland. Another one to worry about is Darrel Williams, who looked more explosive than Bell when CEH was out in Week 16. The bottom line is that Edwards-Helaire is shaping up to be one to avoid for fantasy lineups in the Divisional Round.

Jan. 15th • 4:09 PM

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) was on the field with no pads in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. It's a good sign, but we'll need to see more from the impressive rookie before we recommend him for fantasy lineups in the Divisional Round against the Browns. The 21-year-old went down in ugly fashion in the Week 15 win over the Saints and didn't play in the final two games of the regular season, giving him three full weeks to heal up before the playoffs. On the season, CEH ran the ball 181 times for 803 yards (4.4 yards per carry) and four touchdowns, adding 36 receptions for 297 yards and an additional score in 13 games. Because he could share more touches with Le'Veon Bell if he's active on Sunday, Edwards-Helaire is a risky fantasy play for the Divisional Round. Keep a close eye on his practice status throughout the week.

Jan. 13th • 1:05 PM