Clyde Edwards-Helaire will likely miss the Chiefs' divisional-round playoff game against the Browns. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs are big favorites for their divisional-round playoff game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but they will likely be without their starting running back.

Chiefs rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire missed the last two games of the regular season with hip and ankle injuries. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Edwards-Helaire will not play on Sunday “barring some dramatic improvement.”

Darrell Williams and Le’Veon Bell will likely split carries if Edwards-Helaire is unable to go. Many expected Bell to take on a huge role with Edwards-Helaire out, but that has not been the case. In fact, Bell had to hit back at his critics recently over his lack of production.

Edwards-Helaire rushed for 803 yards and averaged 4.4 yards per carry during the regular season. The former LSU star also added 36 catches for 297 yards.

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