Jerick McKinnon Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Jerick McKinnon
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Age: 32
Weight: 205 lbs
Height: 5' 9"

ADP: 279
Depth Chart Ranking: 3

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
59	60	1	25	192

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by Jordan Heck

· Sep 28, 2023 · 11:24 AM EDT

KC RB Jerick McKinnon - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at New York Jets

Jerick McKinnon only had five offensive touches in Week 3, but he made them count as he hauled in two goal line touchdowns. McKinnon finished with a receiving line of 3-19-2 while carrying the ball twice for nine yards. If McKinnon can get going on another touchdown spree like he had at the end of last season, then he'll start to become relevant in fantasy again. But for now, it just seems like he got lucky. McKinnon is hard to trust in Week 4 against the Jets.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 21, 2023 · 5:28 PM EDT

KC RB Jerick McKinnon - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs Chicago Bears

Jerick McKinnon had another low-production game in Week 2 as he carried the ball once for -2 yards and caught three passes for 24 yards. Through two games, McKinnon has carried the ball just once with four receptions for a total of 32 scrimmage yards. It's a far cry from the production he had at the end of last season. McKinnon's usage so far has been disappointing and we wouldn't blame managers for cutting ties with him. McKinnon is a deep flex option this week only in PPR formats despite a favorable matchup vs. the Bears.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 14, 2023 · 4:31 PM EDT

KC RB Jerick McKinnon - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Jerick McKinnon was on the field a solid amount in Week 1, playing on 31% of the offensive snaps. But he was barely utilized, finishing with just one touch. He had no carries, and saw just two targets, catching one pass for 10 yards. The lack of touches are concerning, but McKinnon was in the game for a lot of third down plays. He could still have some value in PPR leagues. This week he faces a Jaguars defense that gave up the 2nd-most receptions to running backs a season ago. McKinnon isn't the worst option if you're desperate, but he's near RB50 in our half-PPR rankings for Week 2.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 06, 2023 · 5:22 PM EDT

KC RB Jerick McKinnon - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Detroit Lions

Jerick McKinnon is coming off of a season where he set career highs in receptions (56) and receiving yards (512). He also had nine receiving touchdowns last year, eight of which came in the final six games of the season. We'd be surprised if he kept up that touchdown production, but McKinnon should continue to be utilized as a receiving threat. The Chiefs' receiving options this year aren't strong outside of Travis Kelce, and McKinnon has proven to be reliable. The only bad news is he faces a Lions defense in Week 1 that was tough on receiving backs a season ago. Detroit gave up the second-fewest receptions and the second-fewest receiving yards to running backs in 2022. Plus, they didn't give up a receiving touchdown to the position all season. Still, given his past production, McKinnon should be viewed as a lower-end RB2 option in PPR formats and more of an RB3 in standard.

by Jordan Heck

· Jul 14, 2023 · 9:54 PM EDT

KC RB Jerick McKinnon - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Jerick McKinnon sort of came out of nowhere last season to become a valuable fantasy asset. He was OK to start the season, averaging 34.9 yards with one touchdown in the eight games where Clyde Edwards-Helaire played at least 10 snaps. But in the nine games after, McKinnon averaged 5.1 receptions per game with an average of 58.3 scrimmage yards and nine total touchdowns. From Week 9 on, he finished as the fantasy RB7. McKinnon should maintain a similar role heading into 2023. He could even see more targets given the Chiefs’ inexperience at the wide receiver position.

Fantasy Downside
McKinnon offers nearly no value as an actual runner, averaging just 17.1 rush yards per game with one score on the ground. He also scored nine of his 10 touchdowns on the season in the final six games of the season, a pace that will be nearly impossible to replicate in 2023. McKinnon’s uptick in production also came after CEH was injured. CEH is healthy now and could threaten some touches in the backfield. There is also some preseason hype for undrafted rookie running back Deneric Prince.

2023 Bottom Line
McKinnon should be viewed as a PPR-friendly back heading into 2023. The type of back who will more likely than not finish with less than 10 rushing yards each game, but routinely see at least five targets. His touchdown spree will likely settle way down, which is the reason he became such a hot commodity last season. But McKinnon should see enough production to be a low-end RB2 or a strong RB3 option in PPR leagues. He should be viewed around the RB30 range.

by Jordan Heck

· Dec 30, 2022 · 12:27 AM EST

KC RB Jerick McKinnon - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Denver Broncos

Jerick McKinnon had another good game last week, mostly because he was able to find the end zone for a fourth straight game. Outside of the score, McKinnon ran five times for seven yards and caught three passes for 31 yards (on three targets). McKinnon has really excelled in his last four games, averaging 88.5 scrimmage yards with six total scores. One of those games in that stretch came against the Broncos who McKinnon faces this week. In that game, McKinnon caught 7-of-9 targets for 112 yards and two touchdowns. It'd be ridiculous to expect that again, but it is nice to see that kind of production if you're considering playing him in Week 17. McKinnon should be viewed as a solid RB2 option (especially in PPR formats) this week.

by Jordan Heck

· Dec 22, 2022 · 3:11 PM EST

KC RB Jerick McKinnon - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Jerick McKinnon had a huge game last week. He ran a season-high 10 times for 52 yards and a touchdown, caught eight passes for 70 yards and a touchdown, and even added on a two point conversion for good measure. McKinnon has been highly productive lately, averaging over 100 scrimmage yards with five total touchdowns in his last three games. He has a chance to keep that production going in a favorable matchup this week against the Seahawks. Seattle has given up the second-most average fantasy points to running backs this season. Given the matchup and McKinnon's recent production, he's a borderline RB1 play in PPR formats. He's more of an RB2 option in standard scoring.