Jerick McKinnon

Week 6 vs. Buffalo Bills

Jerick McKinnon out-produced Clyde Edwards-Helaire last week (72 scrimmage yards to 35), but did it on fewer touches (10 to 12). While McKinnon saw fewer touches than CEH in Week 5, his 10 touches were the highest he's seen in a game this year. While it's a nice game from McKinnon, we wouldn't expect a massive shift in the Chiefs backfield because of it. McKinnon is still someone averaging just 31 scrimmage yards a game with a lone touchdown on the season. He won't be a viable option in Week 6 against a tough Bills defense.

Week 4 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jerick McKinnon matched Clyde Edwards-Helaire in carries last week with seven, but only managed to finish with 20 yards. He also had a lone target, which he did not catch. McKinnon has actually played more than CEH this season (87 offensive snaps to 77), but has fewer touches (34 to 20). McKinnon is a nice handcuff option in case CEH ever misses time, but as of now he's not getting enough touches to warrant fantasy consideration. He's especially a low-level option in Week 4 against a very tough Bucs defense.

Week 2 vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Jerick McKinnon had a decent role in Week 1, leading the Chiefs backfield with 18 pass routes and four targets. McKinnon finished 3-27 as a receiver while adding 22 yards on four attempts. He played the same amount of snaps of Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but it was also an odd game script. Still, McKinnon has a decent role as a receiving back in this offense. But the Chiefs utilized CEH near the redzone. McKinnon is decent, but he'll likely see less than 10 touches, which makes him a weak flex play. He's likely off the fantasy radar in Week 2 vs. the Chargers unless you play in a very deep league.