McKinnon, who didn't play Week 12 against the Raiders, logged limited practices both Thursday and Friday, which gives him a chance to be available for Sunday night's 8:20 p.m. ET contest. If the running back is able to suit up at Green Bay, he'd be in line to reclaim a portion of the Chiefs' change-of-pace snaps behind top option Isiah Pacheco. Considering McKinnon has recorded just 13 carries and 19 catches to go along with three receiving TDs through 10 games this season, he's only a fantasy option in deeper PPR formats.
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Rushing
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KC | 12 | 21 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | KC | 17 | 72 | 291 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | KC | 13 | 12 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | SF | 16 | 81 | 319 | 4 | 5 | 55 | 17 | 0 |
Receiving
McKinnon, who didn't play Week 12 against the Raiders, logged limited practices both Thursday and Friday, which gives him a chance to be available for Sunday night's 8:20 p.m. ET contest. If the running back is able to suit up at Green Bay, he'd be in line to reclaim a portion of the Chiefs' change-of-pace snaps behind top option Isiah Pacheco. Considering McKinnon has recorded just 13 carries and 19 catches to go along with three receiving TDs through 10 games this season, he's only a fantasy option in deeper PPR formats.
McKinnon didn't practice Wednesday, but his looming return to practice has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers. Kansas City's next injury report will clarify the running back's participation level.
McKinnon didn't play in this past Sunday's win over the Raiders, and his looming absence from Wednesday's practice clouds his status for this weekend's game against the Packers. If McKinnon remains sidelined versus Green Bay, Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire would continue to pace the Chiefs backfield.
With McKinnon sidelined Week 12, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will likely step in as the top backup to starting running back Isiah Pacheco, while La'Mical Perine and Deneric Prince are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad to add depth to the backfield. McKinnon will target a potential return to action Dec. 3 against the Packers.
McKinnon was also limited Wednesday, so the running back will need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Raiders without an injury designation. Given that he's logged just 13 carries and 19 catches through 10 games this season, McKinnon -- who has recorded three receiving TDs in that span -- is worth lineup consideration only in deeper PPR formats.
Despite the low touch volume, McKinnon was able to get into the end zone for the first time since Week 3, catching his third TD pass of the season on a 17-yard catch-and-run in the second quarter. Last year's nine receiving touchdowns always seemed like an outlier that wouldn't be repeated, but the 31-year-old's role has shrunk in general and McKinnon is on pace for only 321 scrimmage yards, a huge drop from the 803 yards he compiled in 2022.
After missing practice Wednesday, McKinnon was able to get in limited work the remainder of the week and is good to go for a big game in Germany. On the year, McKinnon has rushed just 11 times for 21 scoreless yards and has seen three targets or fewer in seven of eight contests.
McKinnon was absent Wednesday, but his return to the field in some capacity Thursday puts him on the right track to potentially suit up Sunday against the Dolphins in Germany. On the season, McKinnon has rushed just 11 times for 21 scoreless yards (1.9 YPC) and caught 15 passes for 125 yards and two scores on 21 targets.
McKinnon sat out practice this past Thursday with a groin issue before practicing fully Friday and playing in the Chiefs' Week 8 loss to the Broncos. It remains to be seen if his Wednesday absence is related to a setback or simply load management, with added context regard to the running back's status set to arrive Thursday. If McKinnon is available Sunday against the Dolphins, he'll continue to work in a change-of-pace role behind Isiah Pacheco.
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
5/3/1992 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 209 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 3; Pk (MIN)
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA, USA
Position
RB
College
Georgia Southern
Experience
10th season
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2021 - Present
(3 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2018 - 2021
(3 seasons)
Minnesota Vikings
2014 - 2018
(4 seasons)
Previous Game
25
Final
22
0
YDS
0
AVG
0
TD
2023 Post Season Stats
ATT
RUSH YDS
RUSH TDS
REC
REC TDS
0
0
0
2
0
2023 Regular Season Stats
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RUSH YDS
RUSH TDS
REC
REC TDS
21
60
1
25
4
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19
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16
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4
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19
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4.8
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1
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7
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1
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3
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3
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18
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6
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8
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21
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11/20
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7
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7
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0
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7
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0
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2
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3
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8
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4
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4
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9
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W 21-14
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2
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2
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0
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2
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0
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2
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2
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22
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11
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1
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17
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21
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2
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1
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1
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1
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2
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10
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10
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0
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10
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7
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