The Chiefs have lost Clyde Edwards-Helaire to injury during their game against the Saints.
Despite their win on Sunday over the New Orleans Saints, the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a big loss in Week 15 when they watched rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire carried off the field with a hip/leg injury in the fourth quarter.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire is doubtful to return with a hip/leg injury.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 21, 2020
As the Chiefs were hoping to run down the clock and get into the end zone to put the game away against the Saints, Edwards-Helaire received the handoff and took it for a four-yard gain to the five-yard line of the Saints, close to another touchdown for the Chiefs. Unfortunately he would not be able to get back up with what looked like a serious injury.
Edwards-Helaire was the first-round choice of the Chiefs in the 2020 NFL Draft and the first running back selected overall. The Louisiana State product was a well-rounded back who came in with a lot of hype entering the Chiefs system, and he quickly became an important part of the team’s offense.
During the game Edwards-Helaire had 14 carries for 79 rushing yards and 1 catch for 4 receiving yards. On the season, he has 181 total carries for 823 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, He has another 36 catches for 297 yards and 1 receiving score.
Without Edwards-Helaire available for the time being, the Chiefs are fortunate to have Le’Veon Bell as a back who can serve as a primary option in the backfield. Darrel Williams will also likely earn considerably more reps moving forward if Edwards-Helaire is forced to miss time. Darwin Thompson is also on the active roster.