Jerick McKinnon Hopes To Build On Strong End To 2022

Jerick McKinnon Hopes To Build On Strong End To 2022

one year ago

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon joined backfield mate Isiah Pacheco on a second-half surge in 2022. In KC's 10-1 hot streak to end the regular season, McKinnon piled up 45 receptions for 432 yards and an additional 45 carries for 182 yards with nine touchdowns across this interval as a fantasy league-winner. But after the Detroit Lions gave up the fewest targets (69) and second-lowest receiving yards (372) to RBs a season ago, the 31-year-old likely belongs on the RB3/4 borderline for Week 1 with a substantial boost in PPR formats. The Chiefs could be playing with a lead on Thursday, which would be a setup perhaps more conducive to Pacheco's skill set. KC could also lean more on the running game if superstar tight end Travis Kelce (knee) cannot go, and McKinnon would likely absorb more targets underneath and in checkdown scenarios if this is the case.

Source: NFL.com