NFI-R
Injury Illness
Est. Return 10/7/2024
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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70
YDS
223
TD
1
YDS
188
TD
1
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Edwards-Helaire has seen his stock collapse since being a 2020 first-round pick, but the Chiefs used him some down the stretch last year and then brought him back on a one-year deal after his rookie contract expired. At this point, he mostly seems to be valued for his familiarity with Andy Reid's offense and competent receiving skills. Edwards-Helaire even dropped to 3.2 yards per carry on 70 attempts last year, after averaging either 4.4 or 4.3 YPC each of his first three seasons. He's no threat to Isiah Pacheco, who took over as the lead back as a rookie in 2022 and then improved considerably in 2023. Any chance for Edwards-Helaire to be useful in fantasy leagues depends on Pacheco suffering an injury, though there could be a surprising degree of value in that case, as the Chiefs offense is usually among the league's best and has little else in the way of backfield depth. Read Past Outlooks
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Missing at least four games
The Chiefs are slated to place Edwards-Helaire (illness) on the reserve/non-football illness list Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Edwards-Helaire regularly missed practices during training camp, and he also revealed in July that he deals with post-traumatic stress disorder. His placement on the NFI list will rule him out for at least the first four games of the season and position Samaje Perine for a key backup role behind starting running back Isiah Pacheco. Meanwhile, UDFA Carson Steele bumps up into the No. 3 spot.
Edwards-Helaire regularly missed practices during training camp, and he also revealed in July that he deals with post-traumatic stress disorder. His placement on the NFI list will rule him out for at least the first four games of the season and position Samaje Perine for a key backup role behind starting running back Isiah Pacheco. Meanwhile, UDFA Carson Steele bumps up into the No. 3 spot.
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207 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.60 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
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15 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Edwards-Helaire never returned last year after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 11 -- he didn't come off IR until the Super Bowl, and then he was inactive. His opportunities dried up long before then. Edwards-Helaire was a high-volume pass catcher at LSU, but Kansas City mostly tried to feature him as a rushing specialist, then pulled the plug when it didn't work. The Chiefs declined to pick up his fifth-year option for 2024, so a trade might be better for both sides. Edwards-Helaire was always small (5-7, 207) and slow (4.60 40), so it's perhaps odd Chiefs the chose a running role for him. He is not as fast or strong as Isiah Pacheco, and it seems unlikely the Chiefs will give CEH an opportunity to displace Jerick McKinnon as the passing-down back. It may take an injury or two for Edwards-Helaire to find playing time in Kansas City.
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In the mix behind Pacheco
Edwards-Helaire (illness) remains in line to fill a depth role out of the backfield behind Isiah Pacheco to begin the regular season, Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star reports.
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Expected back at practice
Coach Andy Reid indicated that he expects Edwards-Helaire (illness) to practice Monday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
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Out with illness again
Edwards-Helaire (illness) is not practicing Monday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
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Limited action in preseason opener
Edwards-Helaire rushed twice for no gain and wasn't targeted in the Chiefs' 26-13 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday night.
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Returns to practice
Edwards-Helaire (illness) is practicing Wednesday, Harold R. Kuntz of Fox 4 Kansas city reports.
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Running behind Pacheco and Prince
Edwards-Helaire operated behind Isiah Pacheco and Deneric Prince during running back drills at training camp Tuesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Edwards-Helaire had already fallen firmly behind Pacheco in the backfield pecking order over the past two seasons, but the 2020 first-round draft pick is in danger of slipping down another spot. Prince looks poised to challenge for the second spot on the depth chart in a Kansas City backfield that no longer employs pass-catching specialist Jerick McKinnon.
Edwards-Helaire had already fallen firmly behind Pacheco in the backfield pecking order over the past two seasons, but the 2020 first-round draft pick is in danger of slipping down another spot. Prince looks poised to challenge for the second spot on the depth chart in a Kansas City backfield that no longer employs pass-catching specialist Jerick McKinnon.