Chiefs' Jerick McKinnon “Expected To Get A Lot Of Run” vs. Bills
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon is reportedly “expected to get a lot of run” on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, per NFL Network’s James Palmer.
Keep your ? on the #chiefs backfield today. Expect to see a lot of the guy who went off last Sunday against the #steelers. My report on @nflgameday on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/MoDKQD9y9K
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 23, 2022
With starting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire out on Wild Card Weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers, McKinnon was brought in to start and had a stellar game. He attempted 12 rushes for 61 yards to go along with six receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown. Edwards-Helaire is now back in the lineup in his return from a shoulder injury, but it seems like head coach Andy Reid may choose to ride the hot hand on Sunday in such a big-time matchup with Buffalo.
McKinnon has accrued 25 touches for 169 total scrimmage yards and a touchdown in 13 regular season appearances this year. His first start of the season did not come until last week’s victory over the Steelers.
Buffalo Bills Vs. Kansas City Chiefs Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs are currently 1.5-point favorites against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday with the total set at 54, per the FanDuel Sportsbook.
