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Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses the elevation of Clyde Edwards-Helaire from NFI list

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discusses the elevation of Clyde Edwards-Helaire from NFI list | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs could have another offensive weapon returning to the lineup very soon as the team prepares the roster ahead of Week 5’s matchup with the New Orleans Saints.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the media on Thursday, explaining the elevation of running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who started the season on the NFI list because of his ongoing battle with PTSD.

“Clyde (Edwards-Helaire), you saw was elevated. He’s got a 21-day window,” said Reid. “We’ll just get him back into the swing of things here and see how he does and how he goes forward here the next couple of days.”

The NFL’s non-football injury list is a roster designation for players injured outside of NFL activities. Players can be placed on the NFI list for injuries sustained during personal workouts, accidents, or from pre-existing conditions. The 21-day window will be utilized to get Edwards-Helaire back up to speed and fit into a role on the offense.

“Yeah, so we’ll practice them today with the scout team, give them some reps there, and let him just kind of get back in the swing of things,” said Reid. “He’s in good shape. He’s been working out, so just get him back in the football part.”

Edwards-Helaire will join a crowded backfield featuring rookie Carson Steele and veterans Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine. Isiah Pacheco continues to recover from injury and may not be available until the end of the season.

Chiefs vs. Chargers: RB Samaje Perine scores go-ahead touchdown

#Chiefs RB Samaje Perine scored a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown to give Kansas City a lead over the #Chargers in Week 4.

The Kansas City Chiefs finally found some much-needed offensive rhythm in the fourth quarter of their Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

After a disastrous start to the game, which included two turnovers and potentially serious injury to wide receiver Rashee Rice, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City’s offense had to adjust.

The Chiefs’ defense held up their end of the bargain, and with the game on the line in the fourth quarter, running back Samaje Perine delivered the decisive blow against the Chargers by scoring a touchdown that gave Kansas City a late lead.

Take a look at the go-ahead score by the former Cincinnati Bengal, which was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

Kansas City had no problem closing out the game and eventually secured victory to advance their regular season record to 4-0.

Expect to see Mahomes and Perine back in action against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5.

Last time Oklahoma faced Auburn, it turned out to be the end of an era

Oklahoma and Auburn have met twice in their history, with both games taking place at the Sugar Bowl. When they last met, a legend was still at the helm.

The Oklahoma Sooners and the Auburn Tigers will meet for just the third time in their history on Saturday. Both teams are looking for a bounce-back performance. OU suffered its first loss last week while Auburn dropped to 2-2.

Interestingly, both prior matchups between these two programs have come in the postseason, and both were in the Sugar Bowl.

In 1971, Oklahoma lost in the historic “Game of the Century” against Nebraska, but it was still one of the best teams in college football. The third-ranked Sooners were just behind the top-ranked Cornhuskers and No. 2 Alabama in the polls, but the loss against Big Red meant OU would miss the Orange Bowl. Instead, the Sooners met the No. 5 Tigers in the Sugar Bowl instead. Auburn had lost to Alabama in its only loss of the regular season.

Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan and the Auburn attack were shut down in the first half, and OU built a 31-0 lead going into the locker room. The Sooners rolled to a 40-22 win.

In 2016, Oklahoma won its second straight Big 12 title, but because of two early season losses, missed the College Football Playoff. The seventh-ranked Sooners met No. 14 Auburn once again in the Sugar Bowl.

The Tigers handled the game in the first quarter, jumping to 7-0 lead. However, it was all OU from that point on. The Sooners rode a red-hot offense and a defense with something to prove to a one-point lead at halftime before rolling in the second half.

They capped a remarkable year with a statement win over an [autotag]SEC[/autotag] program that some thought would manhandle OU at the line of scrimmage. Oklahoma won 35-19.

In a big game, the Sooners stars played their best.

Wide receiver [autotag]Dede Westbrook[/autotag] finished his stellar season with one final touchdown in the third quarter. Tight end [autotag]Mark Andrews[/autotag] caught a touchdown, and running back [autotag]Joe Mixon[/autotag] was sensational on the ground and in the air. Quarterback [autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag] threw for nearly 300 yards and had two touchdowns, showing off his efficiency, accuracy and pocket mobility.

The big story late in the game was the record-breaking career of running back [autotag]Samaje Perine[/autotag]. The junior was playing in his final college game and broke the OU all-time rushing record in the fourth quarter. The mark was previously held by the legendary [autotag]Billy Sims[/autotag]. Perine burst onto the scene in 2014 as a true freshman and didn’t slow down, running to the top of the Oklahoma record books.

This game also turned out to be the final game for head coach [autotag]Bob Stoops[/autotag]. Stoops retired from coaching college football that summer, handing the reins to [autotag]Lincoln Riley[/autotag].

One of the greatest coaches in Sooners’ history, Stoops revitalized the program when he took over before in 1999. He won a national championship in 2000, and kept Oklahoma among the best in the sport for during 18 seasons at the helm. Stoops coached one more game for OU, serving as the interim head coach for the Alamo Bowl in 2021 after Riley had taken the job at USC.

As Oklahoma looks to get its first conference win as a member of the SEC, an offensive performance like the ones we saw in 1972 and 2017 would certainly help.

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Fantasy Football: 20 waiver wire targets for Week 3

Scrambling to replace Isiah Pacheco and Cooper Kupp in your fantasy football lineup? Here are 20 waiver wire targets to consider this week.

We’re just two weeks into the 2024 NFL season and injuries are already piling up across the league.

The two biggest injuries from a fantasy football perspective this week are Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (who is going on injured reserve with an ankle injury) and Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (who is also a candidate for IR with an ankle injury).

The in-house candidates to replace Pacheco in KC are Samaje Perine and Carson Steele, but there might be non-Chiefs running backs available on the waiver wire who are better options to replace Pacheco in your fantasy lineup. Kansas City is also bringing in Kareem Hunt for a free agent visit today.

In Los Angeles, the Rams are now missing both Puka Nacua and Kupp. That leaves Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as the top WRs still standing, and rookie Jordan Whittington is a massive sleeper to consider this week.

Check out the full list of fantasy football waiver wire targets below. Each player’s roster percentage in ESPN fantasy football leagues is listed in parentheses.

  1. RB Bucky Irving (30%)
  2. RB Braelon Allen (8%)
  3. RB Kareem Hunt (1%)
  4. RB Rico Dowdle (38%)
  5. RB Dameon Pierce (3%)
  6. RB Antonio Gibson (33%)
  7. RB Trey Benson (44%)
  8. RB Samaje Perine (4%)
  9. RB Carson Steele (2%)
  10. WR Quentin Johnston (7%)
  11. WR Alec Pierce (14%)
  12. WR Demarcus Robinson (34%)
  13. WR Jordan Whittington (3%)
  14. WR Tyler Johnson (13%)
  15. WR Tutu Atwell (1%)
  16. TE Colby Parkinson (45%)
  17. TE Zach Ertz (7%)
  18. TE Hunter Henry (11%)
  19. QB Justin Fields (32%)
  20. QB Derek Carr (10%)

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Chiefs will reportedly place RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve

Kansas City #Chiefs will reportedly place running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ victory Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals may have come at a cost to one of their offensive weapons.

According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco is expected to land on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter on Sunday. The third-year breakout star “underwent X-rays last night and will undergo an MRI today to determine if there is a fracture and or ligament damage to his ankle.” said Schefter. “But they are preparing for him to land on injured reserve.”

Pacheco hobbled off the field during the game’s final drive as rookie Carson Steele and veteran Samaje Perine took his place. The former Rutgers standout was seen wearing a walking boot and on crutches leaving Arrowhead Stadium last night.

If the Chiefs decide to place Pacheco on injured reserve, he will be required to miss four games. He joins a group of offensive players already on the reserve, including Clyde Edwards-Helaire and ‘Hollywood’ Brown. Pacheco was off to an impressive start to the season, rushing 90 yards on 19 carries in Sunday’s victory before the injury.

Former Sooner stars sweep FedEx Player of the Week honors

Baker Mayfield and Joe Mixon both led their teams to victories on Sunday.

After being recognized by one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play for his performance in week one, a former Oklahoma Sooners star has received even more recognition for his strong play.

His former teammate at OU was honored right alongside him, after having a similarly strong outing, helping his new team start 1-0.

[autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag] replaced Tom Brady as the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, and after signing a contract extension this offseason, he’s entering his second year leading the way for the Bucs. After Brady named him one of his “three stars” for week one of the NFL season on Tuesday, Mayfield earned further praise on Wednesday.

Houston Texans running back [autotag]Joe Mixon[/autotag] was also spectacular in week one, making quite the first impression on his new team, after spending his first seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals

Mayfield was named the FedEx Air Player of the Week for his performance in a win over the Washington Commanders. He threw for 4 touchdowns and 289 yards while compiling a 146.4 passer rating.

Mixon, meanwhile, earned FedEx Ground Player of the Week honors for his play in a win over the Indianapolis Colts. He rushed for 159 yards on 30 carries in his Houston debut and had a touchdown.

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The pair shared the backfield in Norman, alongside Kansas City Chiefs running back [autotag]Samaje Perine[/autotag], in 2015 and 2016. Together, they helped lead the Sooners to back-to-back Big 12 championships, a College Football Playoff appearance in 2015, and a Sugar Bowl victory in 2016. Two of [autotag]Bob Stoops[/autotag]’ finest players at the next level helped him get plenty of wins in his final two seasons as OU’s head coach.

Now, Mayfield and Mixon will look to follow up their excellent 2024 debuts in week two, when Mayfield’s Buccaneers take on the Detroit Lions and Mixon’s Texans face off against the Chicago Bears.

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Samaje Perine says Chiefs ‘do a lot of winning’ during locker room interview

Samaje Perine told the media that the #Chiefs “do a lot of winning” during a recent locker room interview.

After the preseason, the Kansas City Chiefs acquired running back Samaje Perine to shore up the depth in their backfield.

A seasoned veteran, Perine gained 693 yards on 53 carries and 50 receptions during his time with the Denver Broncos last season and could be a boon for Kansas City’s offense if he can replicate his 2023 performance this year.

Perine was interviewed in the locker room on Monday and shared details about the process of signing with the club and how he feels joining the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Sports Radio 810 WHB shared this video of his comments in a post to Twitter:

https://twitter.com/SportsRadio810/status/1830672454647181506

Though he is expected to suit up for the Chiefs in their Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, it remains unclear how much of a role Perine will play in Andy Reid’s offense.

Stay tuned to see if he gets any carries during his debut in Kansas City.

 

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy comments on Clyde Edwards-Helaire: ‘We want the best for him’

Kansas City #Chiefs OC Matt Nagy comments on Clyde Edwards-Helaire: ‘We want the best for him’ | @EdEastonJr

On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the reserve/non-football illness list, effectively ruling him out for the first four weeks of the season.

Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy addressed the roster move later during his press conference after practice.

“It’s for me; how I look at it is just from the personal side. We all have different things that we go through and Clyde (Edwards-Helaire) is such a special person. He’s a great human being.” said Nagy. “I think, number one, everybody in this building wants to make sure that Clyde is good on that side and that he’s happy and enjoying everything that he does because when he’s when he’s in the building, he’s phenomenal. So that’s number one, and then the other stuff all takes care of itself.”

Last month, Edwards-Helaire opened up about his ongoing battle with PTSD and its effect on his everyday life aside from football. He receives treatment and support at the team facility, as his teammates and the coaching staff understand the situation.

“Just being with him today and seeing him, he’s in a good spot,” said Nagy. So we want the best for him. He’s a great person, and I’m sure that’s what will happen.”

The Chiefs will likely turn to recently signed veteran running back Samaje Perine to backup Isiah Pacheco until Edwards-Helaire is ready.

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire placed on non-football illness list

Clyde Edwards-Helaire will miss at least four weeks of the regular season after the #Chiefs placed him on the non-football illness list.

According to a report by ESPN’s Field Yates, the Kansas City Chiefs have placed backup running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the reserve/non-football illness list.

Edwards-Helaire, who was drafted by the Chiefs in 2020 after a stellar college career at LSU, has helped them win back-to-back Super Bowls in 2022 and 2023. Despite losing his starting spot in Andy Reid’s offense to running back Isiah Pacheco, the former CFP National Champion has provided much-needed depth in Kansas City’s backfield, and figures to play a role for the Chiefs this season when he returns.

Despite the temporary loss of the fourth-year veteran, Kansas City’s ground game is still expected to be productive with breakout rookie Carson Steele, and former Cincinnati Bengal Samaje Perine backing up Pacheco.

https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1830620261764247717

Edwards-Helaire is expected to be out for at least the first four games of the regular season. Though this loss is significant, the Chiefs’ deep running back room is expected to step up in his absence.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on Samaje Perine’s availability vs. Ravens

Kansas City #Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on Samaje Perine’s availability vs. Baltimore #Ravens | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs made some roster changes before next week’s season opener, which will feature new offensive weapons.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the playing status of newly signed running back  Samaje Perine with reporters via Zoom on Friday. The veteran hasn’t spent much time with the team as he is learning the playbook before Thursday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

“Yes, absolutely, I think so. I’ve just gotta see with (Samaje) Perine on where he’s at and picking everything up,” said Reid. “I’m not gonna put him in a bad position, obviously, but I think he’s gonna be fine. He’s been in here cranking away, so we’ll see how everything goes.”

Perine has bounced around the league, playing with four teams, including the rival Cincinnati Bengals, before signing with the Chiefs.

“We all know what he did to us when he was at Cincinnati with that screenplay, but Samaje, he’s done this over his career, where he’s been a phenomenal third-down back, but he’s also a good runner,” said Reid. “I think that you know that he’s really a good person. That word has traveled around the National Football League on what kind of guy he is, a locker room guy, and so on. We welcome that, but the opportunity to have a guy in here that can do the run game and the passing game, I just think he’s a good, well-rounded football player that’s extremely intelligent, that is a great addition that Brett (Veach) added to it to the team.”

The running back rotation behind Isiah Pacheco will be interesting, and the formations may look different. Perine will likely see some time due to his efficient history as a third-down running back.