The Kansas City Chiefs remain unbeaten, but they do have some problems, with injuries leading the list. After suffering an ACL injury in Week 4, rising wide receiver Rashee Rice is thought to be out for the season. Isiah Pacheco, a running back, is also out due to an indeterminate injury to his right fibula.
Fortunately for the Chiefs, Arye Pulli of The Sports Place reports that they have opened the door for Clyde Edwards-Helaire, another running back, to return off the non-football sickness list.
Although Edwards-Helaire hasn’t played this season, the two-time defending Super Bowl winners have found him to be a dependable choice in the past.
In order to cover the void at running back, the Chiefs recently recalled running back Kareem Hunt, who joined the team in 2017. Hunt made an immediate impression in his debut.
In 14 run attempts, he gained 69 yards, and in two catches, he gained 16 yards. Kansas City overcame an early disadvantage to upset the Los Angeles Chargers thanks to his assistance.
The injuries have put more pressure on superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has been a bit shaky to start the season, as he has five interceptions, which is an unusually high number for him in just four games.
Aging star tight end Travis Kelce and promising rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy will have to produce until Rice, Pacheco and Edwards-Helaire are back in action, starting in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.”
