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Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire hasn't played since Week 11 of the regular season, but there's a chance he could be back for the AFC Divisional game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While his injury status might not seem like a big deal, his return to the lineup could affect DFS lineups.
Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon have both had good-to-great fantasy performances this year, so a third back in the mix could be problematic for their fantasy upside.
Will Edwards-Helaire play against the Jaguars and what is his fantasy or DFS outlook if he does suit up? Let's get to it!
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire Injury Update for Fantasy Football
Edwards-Helaire (ankle), who is currently on Injured Reserve, will practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Edwards-Helaire landed on Injured Reserve in mid-November but has been improving and could be available to the Chiefs for the Divisional Round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday. It will depend on how the 23-year-old looks in practice this week. DFSers should stay tuned for updates throughout the week ahead of Saturday's game.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Divisional Round Fantasy Outlook
Even if CEH is activated from IR and is active this weekend, fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from the third-year back out of LSU. McKinnon and Pacheco have been a great tandem in Edwards-Helaire's absence and are clearly healthier and have more juice at this point in the season.
There's an off-chance Edwards-Helaire could at least see a couple of red zone touches, but it'd be surprising if he had a significant number of touches in his first game back in a few months. However, for DFSers who like to create a ton of lineups with unique combinations of players, he could be a cheap bargain-bin option in hopes he scores a touchdown or two.
Ultimately, this Jaguars-Chiefs matchup is the only game on the slate projected for over 50 points, so getting exposure to Chiefs' offensive players is never a bad idea. In DFS formats, taking risks is how you can achieve variance in your lineup and compete for a top prize.
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