Why Chiefs Elevated CEH Against Bills, Not this RB

“We really like Elijah, obviously, or he wouldn't be here; I think that makes a big statement there,” Reid said of the veteran running back, who made the 53-man roster in Week 1 but has been inactive for all nine games.

“But Clyde, he knows all the protections. He knows all that. Not only does he know it, he's done it. We've seen him do it. So, there's a comfort. There was a comfort there. Not that Elijah doesn't; he's a very sharp kid. We’ve just seen our guy do it. That was the only reason why.”

Back in a Chiefs uniform

A fifth-year veteran, Edwards-Helaire originally joined the Chiefs as the 32nd overall selection in the first round, the same slot in which Kansas City drafted Josh Simmons this past April.

Re-signed in August, Edwards-Helaire on Nov. 2 played his first Chiefs game since his four offensive snaps in the Super Bowl 58 win over the 49ers two years ago.

While Kareem Hunt started and played most of the game in Buffalo, Edwards-Helaire got two carries. He was thrown for a 2-yard loss on his first attempt, then found a nice hole on a 7-yard gain in the second half.

Near deal for Breece Hall

The situation is important in light of the team reportedly offering a fourth-round selection to the Jets for running back Breece Hall. New York apparently wouldn’t budge on its price of a third-rounder, and kept Hall. The Chiefs were also close on another deal before last week’s trade deadline.

The Chiefs’ leading rusher, Pacheco could return as early as this week when the Chiefs (5-4) visit Denver (8-2) on Sunday (3:25 p.m. CT, CBS/KCTV, Channel 5, 96.5 The Fan). Tracy Wolfson reported before the Bills game that Pacheco avoided serious injury.

Reid on Monday said only “we’ll have to see” with regard to Pacheco’s availability for Sunday. The head coach did, however, offer a more positive update on starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who missed the fourth quarter in Buffalo with an ankle injury.

“Taylor was feeling pretty good by the time he got back here,” Reid said. “So, I think we'll probably be okay there.”

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