Chiefs Beat: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire will split carries early

Sep 02, 2020

The Athletic projects that Chiefs rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire will split carries with teammate Darrel Williams early in the season.

Fantasy Impact:

The fantasy community has bought into the idea of Edwards-Helaire as an every-down back in Kansas City but this latest roster projection from The Athletic throws a bit of cold water on that idea, at least to start the year. It includes comments suggesting Darrel Williams is the team's best running back in pass protection, a crucial role in Andy Reid's offense. Edwards-Helaire is a dynamic talent and should command the majority of touches in the Kansas City backfield, but a substantial role for Williams would make it very difficult for the rookie to live up to his first-round ADP.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.