6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DARREL WILLIAMS
#31 - RUNNING BACK - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
61 YDS
17 ATT
1 TD
Chiefs grind out win over Bills before Bell's arrival Perhaps motivated by their lousy performance the previous week, or the impending arrival of Le'Veon Bell, the Chiefs ran 46 times for 245 yards in a 26-17 win over the Bills on Mon...
Scores first TD of 2020 Williams rushed six times for 26 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his lone target for another 15 yards Monday versus the Bills.
Impact The Chiefs opened the floodgate in the ground game Monday night, with each of the team's top three backs averaging at least 4.3 yards per carry and top back Clyde Edwards-Helaire notching 6.2. Despite the effort, Williams will likely see his role diminish moving forward following the team's signing of Le'Veon Bell last week. Bell will be eligible to take the field this Sunday and should do so in some situations. Given that he's still new to the offense, Williams may still take the field on occasion this week but will likely see minimal action in the future.
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Involved more in Week 5 Williams rushed once for four yards and hauled in just one of his season-high five targets for 15 receiving yards Sunday versus the Raiders.
Impact It appears Williams has earned himself a role in pass-only situations despite rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire's efficiency as a pass catcher. Williams logged a season-high 29 offensive snaps in Sunday's contest, though he wound up with little to show for it. He remains well behind Edwards-Helaire in the pecking order in normal circumstances, but it appears he could be bound for a larger workload in the rare occasions when the Chiefs are trailing and in pass-only situations.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
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Minimal work in Week 4 Williams ran once for two yards and failed to reel in his lone target in Monday's contest versus the Patriots.
Impact Williams logged 15 offensive snaps on the night (27 percent offensive snap share) behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire but saw one total touch on the night. He's still set for a distant second fiddle role behind his rookie counterpart and is unlikely to see much of an increase beyond Monday's snap count as long as Edwards-Helaire is available.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs see areas in need of improvement in win over Patriots You’d have thought the Kansas City Chiefs just lost the Super Bowl rather than beaten the New England Patriots by more than two touchdowns given their disposition Monday night
OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs 16 snaps Williams rushed twice for six yards and hauled in both of his targets for one yard Monday against the Ravens.
Impact Williams resumed his backup duties behind rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire this week after departing early the game prior due to an ankle issue. As long as he's healthy, Williams should see a small amount of playing time each week. He is also the clear favorite to take on the lead job should Edwards-Helaire miss any time.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Gets in full practice Williams (ankle) practiced fully Friday.
Impact Williams injured his ankle this past Sunday against the Chargers, capping him at one carry and 10 offensive snaps. The development allowed Darwin Thompson to get involved in the Chiefs offense en route to four rushes for 21 yards on 15 plays on offense. With an uncapped session under his belt, Williams is set to reprise his role as the primary backup to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but Thompson's performance may allow for a more even split of backfield reps that don't go to the rookie.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Limited activity Thursday Williams (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact With the Chiefs playing in Baltimore on Monday this week, Williams had the benefit of an extra day off before Kansas City held its first practice following Sunday's overtime win against the Chargers. The added rest apparently wasn't enough for Williams to completely shake the injury he sustained Week 2, but the fact that he was on the field in any fashion Thursday is an encouraging sign. Assuming he's cleared to play against the Ravens, Williams should serve as the top understudy to starting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up ankle injury Williams injured his ankle during Sunday's road game versus the Chargers.
Impact Prior to his departure, Williams' sole touch was a 12-yard rush as Clyde Edwards-Helaire continued to serve as the most utilized running back for the Chiefs. As long as Williams is sidelined, Darwin Thompson will take on any of the team's RB reps not given to Edwards-Helaire.
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SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nine touches in opener Williams logged seven carries for 23 yards and hauled in two passes for seven yards on two targets in the opener versus the Texans on Thursday.
Impact While Williams was a clear No. 2 behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, no other running back even aw the field in the opener. This likely points to Williams taking over the lead role should Edwards-Helaire miss time, but he may not see enough action on a weekly basis to justify usage under normal circumstances.
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Working ahead of Washington Williams is emerging as the primary backup to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact Early reports out of Chiefs training camp suggested DeAndre Washington might handle the role, but it's apparently been Williams subbing in for more work with the first-team offense. In addition to the benefit of experience in Andy Reid's offense, Williams reportedly has been the best blocker in practice, and he also has a history of handling some work in short-yardage situations and on passing downs. Of course, a role as the No. 2 back doesn't necessarily mean Williams would take on large workloads in the event of an Edwards-Helaire injury, as the Chiefs might instead opt for a committee.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Competing for rotation spot Williams appears to be competing with Darwin Thompson in training camp for a secondary role in the Kansas City backfield, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact After Damien Williams opted out of the 2020 season, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and DeAndre Washington are the favorites to handle most of the backfield snaps early in the year. However, Darrel Williams holds the advantage of experience in Andy Reid's offense, with his usage last season hinting at a level of trust to handle passing downs. It's possible there's a Week 1 role available for him, especially if the two newcomers are slow to acclimate during training camp.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
