Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Week 15 at New England Patriots

With Isiah Pacheco out last week, Clyde Edwards-Helaire took over as the lead back, carrying the ball 11 times for 39 yards while catching two passes for 29 yards. While CEH finished with more touches (13), he was in a pretty even split with Jerick McKinnon. CEH played on 48% of the offensive snaps while McKinnon played on 45%. CEH was used more as a runner while McKinnon played as the receiving back, as expected. If Pacheco (shoulder) is out again this week, we'd expect a similar split and work load between the two backs. Although both will be facing a tough Patriots run defense (3rd aFPA). New England has given up the 7th-fewest total rush yards to running backs this season. CEH should be viewed as an RB3/flex option this week, assuming Pacheco is out.

Week 12 at Las Vegas Raiders

Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran twice for 20 yards last week. Although he's now had six consecutive games where he's finished with fewer than 10 offensive snaps. CEH simply isn't on the field enough to warrant fantasy consideration.

Week 6 vs. Denver Broncos

Clyde Edwards-Helaire saw fewer than 10 offensive snaps for the second consecutive game as he was barely used in Week 5. CEH ran just three times for four yards and saw no targets out of the backfield. However Week 6 is a bit unique in that CEH faces a very bad Broncos defense (32nd aFPA). There's a chance this game ends up as a blowout, and the Chiefs lean on CEH late like they did in Week 3 when he saw 15 carries against the Bears. But that's betting on this being a blowout, when there's a chance it might not. CEH isn't much more than a desperation flex in Week 6.