Jerick McKinnon Fantasy

The Kansas City Chiefs released an updated depth chart ahead of their Week 3 preseason game versus the Minnesota Vikings and listed running back Darrel Williams ahead of veteran Jerick McKinnon. Throughout the preseason, Williams has struggled in his limited action with four carries for eight yards and one reception for eight yards. McKinnon on the other hand has rushed the ball six times for 23 yards and caught five passes for 42 yards and a touchdown. Despite McKinnon looking better in the preseason, Williams has been with the Chiefs for the past three seasons and knows the offense very well. Sophomore running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is set to be the No. 1 option out of the backfield this season, but insuring him would be wise for CEH managers. If CEH were to get hurt, Williams could handle the early downs and McKinnon would likely be the third down back with higher upside in PPR leagues. The Chiefs Week 3 preseason game versus the Minnesota Vikings could be a key factor in determining the backup running back for the team and managers should keep a close eye on the competition tonight.

Aug. 27th • 1:01 PM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon looked good in the Chiefs first preseason game versus the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. McKinnon came over as a free agent from the 49ers and the veteran looked good with three rushing attempts for 19 yards and 2 receptions for 21 yards. McKinnon has been unlucky with injuries throughout his career, but has been a capable contributor to managers during the times that he has been healthy. With running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire at the top of the depth chart, McKinnon is competing with fellow backfield teammates, Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson. As long as McKinnon is healthy, he should be the top insurance option for Edwards-Helaire managers and could even carve out a role as a third-down playmaker.

Aug. 15th • 12:34 AM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon will compete for the backup running back job with his new team during training camp. McKinnon comes over from the San Francisco 49ers and played in all 16 games this past season. It's significant that he was able to be healthy for the full season, because he missed the 2018 and 2019 seasons with injuries. McKinnon rushed the ball 81 times for 319 yards and five touchdowns this past season. He also chipped in with 33 receptions for 253 yards and one touchdown through the air. McKinnon will be competing with Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson to backup Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Williams appears to have a leg up for now, but if CEH were to get hurt, the Chiefs could turn to Williams for early downs and pass protection with McKinnon operating as the receiving running back. McKinnon should remain undrafted at the moment, but CEH managers will want to keep an eye on this battle.

Jul. 15th • 10:31 AM