Tag: Jerick McKinnon

WATCH: Top plays by the Chiefs offense through Week 9

Check out this compilation of the #Chiefs’ top plays through Week 9 of the 2023 season:

The Kansas City Chiefs offense seems to have lost a step through nine games of their 2023 schedule, but every week brings more big plays that serve to get the team back on track.

Patrick Mahomes’ new-look receiving corps is still getting acclimated to life with the NFL’s reigning MVP, and the Chiefs’ ground game has quietly been effective when utilized.

While the offense may not be the league’s top unit this season, the team has put together a highlight reel worthy of a watch as Kansas City closes out its Week 10 bye.

With a Super Bowl LVII rematch in the works for Monday, November 20, the Chiefs will rely on their offensive stars to carry the load to earn Kansas City its eighth win of the season.

Check out all the top plays by the Chiefs’ offense in 2023, so far to see what may be in store for their highly anticipated matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football:

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes connects with Jerick McKinnon for TD vs. Dolphins

Patrick Mahomes hit Jerick McKinnon for a touchdown to give the #Chiefs a 14 point lead over the #Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany.

Patrick Mahomes has fought through adversity to give the Kansas City Chiefs a two-touchdown lead over the Miami Dolphins in Week 9. He connected with running back Jerick McKinnon for a six-point score late in the second quarter of the Chiefs’ international matchup against the Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany to widen Kansas City’s advantage.

The touchdown came after a long drive where Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense trudged downfield against Miami’s stout defense. With just over two minutes remaining in the first half, the reigning MVP hit McKinnon in stride with space to scamper into the end zone.

The Dolphins will receive the second-half kickoff, so this score was necessary to help Kansas City maintain its advantage through halftime. The Chiefs defense would stand strong on Miami’s next offensive drive and gave Kansas City an even larger lead following a Tyreek Hill fumble that resulted in yet another touchdown for the home team.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco discusses running backs room, preparing for trip to Germany

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco discusses running backs room, preparing for trip to Germany

The Kansas City Chiefs have enjoyed consistent rugged and productive runs from starting running back Isiah Pacheco. He has proven to be a game-changer and budding leader in his second NFL season.

Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. recently sat down with Pacheco courtesy of NFL’s official pizza partner, Little Caesars, to discuss the weekly mindset of Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerrick Mckinnon, and himself in the running backs room and getting ready for Germany.

“I’ll say the proper preparation of progressive poor performance. And that’s something we have in the room is five Ps.” said Pacheco, “And as a unit, we got to stand on that and persistently help one another out.”

The core values from the running backs room are also translated into the team’s preparation plans for traveling to Germany in Week 9.

“So I’m prepared to get out there to Germany. You know, it’s going to be different the time traveling, so we have a plan. And for us as players, we got to stick to it. What coach (Andy) Reid and the staff has for us.” said Pacheco, “A long trip, so, just being able to have a routine and plan when we get there and understanding what the coaches want, what’s best for us and trust in the process.”

The Chiefs will need their routines set for travel as they match up with the offensive firepower of the Miami Dolphins on November 5th.

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WATCH: Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon gets Andy Reid fired up vs. Vikings

Jerick McKinnon offered some words of encouragement to Andy Reid ahead of the #Chiefs’ Week 5 win over the #Vikings.

The Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to four games in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings, and are headed into their Thursday night tilt against the Denver Broncos with momentum on their side.

Though their latest victory is in the books, a video of running back Jerick McKinnon’s sideline persona hit social media on Monday, which took Chiefs Kingdom by storm.

In the short clip, McKinnon can be seen providing Reid with some pre-game encouragement before Kansas City’s kickoff in Minnesota. McKinnon’s larger-than-life personality was evident in this brief conversation with the long-tenured head coach, and the interaction made for a great moment of levity before the Chiefs’ grind-it-out road win in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Expect McKinnon to continue bringing his patently positive presence to each of Kansas City’s matchups in the coming weeks as the Chiefs make a midseason push to separate themselves from their capable competition in the AFC.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid praised the four-minute offense execution in victory vs. Jets

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid praised the four-minute offense execution in Sunday’s victory over the #Jets. | from: @EdEastonJr

A collective effort from the running game led by Isiah Pacheco’s big night was vital in the Kansas City Chiefs leaving New York with a victory on Sunday. One of the highlights of the win was the Chiefs offense closing the game in the final four minutes.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid acknowledged his team’s miscues in Sunday night’s game and praised their execution. The running game was a consistent weapon throughout the night and never more important than the final drive that drained the Jets of their timeouts and kept their offense on the sidelines. Reid shared his thoughts about the game’s last four minutes during Monday’s Zoom conversation with reporters.

“I think we do work on it quite a bit,” Reid explained. “You see, at a training camp, and then we work on it every week on Friday, but we’ve done that in the past, too. So that’s not something that’s new. But I think, you know, the guys up front are blocking nice Coach Heck’s (Andy Heck) got some good runs there that he’s put together.

“Then really all three, Pacheco (Isiah Pacheco) Two-Five (Clyde Edwards-Helaire) One (Jerick McKinnon), they’re all running hard and good. They’re seeing things. So it’s it’s been a positive thing. That combination, you probably put the tight ends on that because they’re in all of those.”

Pacheco finished with a season-high 20 carries for 115 yards and a touchdown, while Edwards-Helaire and McKinnon featured often throughout the game.

LOOK: Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon sports new hairstyle for matchup vs. Lions

Jerick McKinnon showed off his bold new hairstyle ahead of the #Chiefs’ matchup against the #Lions on Thursday night.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon has quickly become a fan-favorite in his relatively brief career with the team, and his personality is the stuff of legend.

His quick wit, charming personality, and agreeable nature have made him a beloved member of Chiefs Kingdom. Fans got another reason to dote on the speedy rusher on Thursday evening when he showed off his new hairstyle ahead of Kansas City’s matchup against the Detroit Lions.

McKinnon’s new blond look may take some time for fans to get used to, but when he puts his helmet on nobody will be able to tell the difference.

Confidence is key for players in the NFL, and McKinnon certainly seemed to be comfortable with his new hairdo in the clip that the Chiefs shared on Twitter. Now, he will need to make that confidence translate to the field, especially in the passing game as Kansas City is set to take on the Lions without star tight end Travis Kelce.

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Keys to the game for Chiefs’ Week 1 matchup vs. Lions

Our @LazarczykLogan breaks down his keys to a #Chiefs victory over the Detroit #Lions in Week 1 ahead of Thursday night’s game.

The Kansas City Chiefs begin their road to Super Bowl defense today in their season opener against the Detroit Lions. The 2023 Lions are not the same unserious team from seasons past. Detroit possesses a high-powered offense and an improving defense after aggressively making moves to add talent at key positions in the offseason.

Kansas City, on the other hand, may host the reigning MVP but has also been mired in a contract dispute with its best defensive player, Chris Jones, who is set to hold out through the Chiefs’ first week of the new season.

Despite the ongoing drama with Jones, Kansas City remains the favored squad for this matchup. Given that the Week 1 tilt will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, fans can expect something special from Patrick Mahomes when the Chiefs take the field tonight.

Let’s take a look at key factors heading into the contest, and what Kansas City must do to win:

Best fantasy sleepers for Chiefs’ Week 1 matchup vs. Lions

These five #Chiefs could help win your Week 1 fantasy football games.

Fantasy football can be a fickle thing for fans at the beginning of a new season, and although Kansas City Chiefs players may seem like a safe bet to start in Week 1, they face a tough test against a stout Detroit Lions defense.

Patrick Mahomes is obviously a lock to be a top quarterback in 2023 but might be without his top receiving option, tight end Travis Kelce, for the season opener. Isiah Pacheco is set to play but had surgeries in the offseason that may compromise his explosiveness early in the Chiefs’ schedule.

With this in mind, it makes sense to look to some of Kansas City’s more unheralded contributors to win fantasy games in Week 1.

Check out our top picks who could make a serious impact against the Lions:

WATCH: Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon mic’d up as ‘Agent 001’

#Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon was featured on Kansas City’s latest mic’d up video, and dubbed himself “Agent 001”

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon is known to be a big personality in the team’s locker room, and fans got a great look at his sense of humor in a recent video of his antics at practice that was posted to Twitter.

McKinnon dubbed himself “Agent 001” during his recent mic’d up feature, and could be seen competing against his teammates while at training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri.

While his speed and elusiveness have become a key part of McKinnon’s role in the Chiefs’ offense, it seems that his larger-than-life personality is equally a fixture of Kansas City’s practice session. He may have been hamming things up for the camera and microphone, but McKinnon comes off as a playful and genuine character throughout the video.

The veteran running back will look to be a key cog in Andy Reid’s offensive machine during the coming season, and fans should expect to hear more from him as the Chiefs’ 2023 campaign gets underway.

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WATCH: Chiefs RBs Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire get creative with autographs

Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire got creative with their autographs at the #Chiefs’ training camp workouts on Friday.

Kansas City Chiefs running backs Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire got creative during the team’s autograph session in St. Joseph this morning, signing a young fan’s shoes after workouts concluded.

A video of their interaction hit Twitter on Friday morning when the Chiefs’ official page noted the backs’ hilarious walk up to the young fan.

Moments like this are part of the appeal for fans who make the trip to Missouri Western State University to watch the Chiefs run their drills at training camp. With a group of personalities like Kansas City hosts on its roster, these types of interactions are commonplace.

The team’s workouts on Friday were the last before their preseason schedule officially kicks off on Sunday when the Chiefs are set to face the New Orleans Saints in a highly anticipated exhibition matchup.

Watch for both McKinnon and Edwards-Helaire to be featured in Andy Reid’s game plan as the veteran head coach figure out his plan of attack for the 2023 regular season.

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