Jerick McKinnon Fantasy

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (hamstring) is expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to head coach Andy Reid. Rookie Isiah Pacheco has taken over the starting running back job in Kansas City, but McKinnon has deep-league flex value in PPR leagues. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is out for at least another two weeks with an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen what impact Melvin Gordon III will have on this backfield after just signing to the practice squad this week.

Dec. 2nd • 2:28 PM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (hamstring) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) won't practice on Thursday. Neither player has practiced yet this week, leaving their availability in question for this weekend's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Toney would be in line to miss his second straight game. If McKinnon is out, Ronald Jones would have his biggest role of the season as the backup to rookie Isiah Pacheco. The Chiefs signed Melvin Gordon III this week as well, but he'll probably need some more time to learn the playbook. Toney, a former first-rounder, continues to be hampered by injuries early in his career. If he misses another game, Justin Watson and rookie Skyy Moore will continue to see more opportunities behind JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Dec. 1st • 2:14 PM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (hamstring) did not participate in the team's practice on Wednesday. McKinnon, who has mostly been utilized as a pass-catching option, has not yet missed a game this season. Rookie Isiah Pacheco should continue to handle the majority of carries regardless of McKinnon's status, but recent signee Melvin Gordon could be elevated to Kansas City's active roster if the 30-year-old is unable to suit up this week. Although Pacheco is likely the only back worth starting on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, this could be a situation to monitor in PPR fantasy formats.

Nov. 30th • 7:15 PM