Clyde Edwards-Helaire
25-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
70
YDS
223
TD
1
YDS
188
TD
1
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Edwards-Helaire never returned last year after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 11 -- he didn't come off IR until the Super Bowl, and then he was inactive. His opportunities dried up long before then. Edwards-Helaire was a high-volume pass catcher at LSU, but Kansas City mostly tried to feature him as a rushing specialist, then pulled the plug when it didn't work. The Chiefs declined to pick up his fifth-year option for 2024, so a trade might be better for both sides. Edwards-Helaire was always small (5-7, 207) and slow (4.60 40), so it's perhaps odd Chiefs the chose a running role for him. He is not as fast or strong as Isiah Pacheco, and it seems unlikely the Chiefs will give CEH an opportunity to displace Jerick McKinnon as the passing-down back. It may take an injury or two for Edwards-Helaire to find playing time in Kansas City. Read Past Outlooks
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Re-signs with Super Bowl champs
Edwards-Helaire has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with Kansas City, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Edwards-Helaire, who turns 25 on April 11, is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he took 70 carries for 223 yards and a TD while catching 17 of his 22 targets for 188 yards and a receiving score in 15 regular-season contests. Now that he's signed on for a fifth year with Kansas City, the 2020 first-rounder is set to work in a complementary role behind top option Isiah Pacheco in a backfield that also currently rosters La'Mical Perine, Keaontay Ingram, Deneric Prince, Hassan Hall and Louis Rees-Zammit. Edwards-Helaire's fantasy upside is modest as long as Pacheco is healthy and available.
Edwards-Helaire, who turns 25 on April 11, is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he took 70 carries for 223 yards and a TD while catching 17 of his 22 targets for 188 yards and a receiving score in 15 regular-season contests. Now that he's signed on for a fifth year with Kansas City, the 2020 first-rounder is set to work in a complementary role behind top option Isiah Pacheco in a backfield that also currently rosters La'Mical Perine, Keaontay Ingram, Deneric Prince, Hassan Hall and Louis Rees-Zammit. Edwards-Helaire's fantasy upside is modest as long as Pacheco is healthy and available.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Clyde Edwards-Helaire's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
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Broken Tackle %
17.1%Positive Run %
78.6%% Yds After Contact
65.9%Avg Yds After Contact
2.1Rushing TD %
1.4%Touches Per Game
5.8% Snaps w/Touch
39.7%Air Yards Per Game
-4.1Air Yards Per Snap
-0.28% Team Air Yards
-1.6%% Team Targets
3.6%Avg Depth of Target
-2.8 YdsCatch Rate
77.3%Drop Rate
4.5%Avg Yds After Catch
13.8% Targeted On Route
17.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Clyde Edwards-Helaire Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Clyde Edwards-Helaire's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 7"Weight
207 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.60 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
29.00 in
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Shakes early week illness
Edwards-Helaire, who was limited in Wednesday's practice with an illness, was able to close out the week with consecutive full sessions and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII clash against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
The complementary back is apparently no worse for wear heading into the weekend, but there is some question as to what exactly his role for the game will be. Edwards-Helaire has operated as the No. 2 back behind Isiah Pacheco throughout the postseason, but there's a chance Jerick McKinnon is activated from injured reserve Saturday afternoon if the Chiefs determine he's sufficiently recovered from his sports hernia issue.
The complementary back is apparently no worse for wear heading into the weekend, but there is some question as to what exactly his role for the game will be. Edwards-Helaire has operated as the No. 2 back behind Isiah Pacheco throughout the postseason, but there's a chance Jerick McKinnon is activated from injured reserve Saturday afternoon if the Chiefs determine he's sufficiently recovered from his sports hernia issue.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
Consecutive 100-yard rushing performances in Weeks 3 and 4 made it look like Edwards-
Helaire was headed for a breakout in 2021, but instead a knee injury suffered the following
week against the Bills derailed his momentum, and the 2020 first-round pick never got back on
track after spending the next five games on the shelf. Kansas City elected to scale back his
workload in the second half, but even that didn't keep him healthy as a broken collarbone cost
him the final two games of the regular season and the team's first playoff contest. When he's 100 percent, Edwards-Helaire has the agility and vision to be effective in Andy Reid's scheme, along with the receiving skills to stay on the field in all situations. He could have more chances in the passing game this year after former backfield mate Darrel Williams left for Arizona, though the addition of Ronald Jones in KC represents a threat to Edwards-Helaire's usage on early downs. The incumbent will head into training camp atop the depth chart, but a nearly even split
of touches between Jones and Edwards-Helaire when both are in the lineup wouldn't be a
surprise.
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Good to go
Edwards-Helaire (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for the Super Bowl against San Francisco on Sunday.
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Comes down with illness
Edwards-Helaire practiced in a limited capacity Thursday due to an illness.
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Minimal involvement in Week 18
Edwards-Helaire notched two rushes for one yard and gathered in one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 13-12 win against the Chargers.
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Sidesteps injury report
Edwards-Helaire (illness) doesn't appear Wednesday on the Chiefs' initial Week 18 injury report.
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Surprise inactive Sunday
Edwards-Helaire (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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