The Kansas City Chiefs will be without a running back when they face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.The Kansas City Chiefs will be without a running back when they face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without one of their top rushers when they face the surging Green Bay Packers on Sunday. According to ESPN, Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon will miss the game. Deneric Prince has been promoted from the practice squad to assist.
McKinnon has been hampered by a groin injury in recent weeks. He hasn’t had many carries recently, with only six carries for 9 yards in the last five games. McKinnon’s production as a receiver out of the backfield is actually higher than his rushing yards. This season, he has 19 catches for 155 yards. McKinnon is still a long way behind his 2022 statistics, when he carried the ball more than 70 times for the Chiefs.
Despite a quiet offensive season, McKinnon is a veteran who brings leadership to the Chiefs’ running back room and was a key player in the team’s Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The team is 8-3 this season and is coming off an emotional 31-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Rashee Rice, a rookie wide receiver, had a breakout game against the Raiders, catching a crucial touchdown pass. The Chiefs will be hoping he can continue to make big plays like that while the running backs recover.
Deneric Prince will also have an opportunity to make his mark. Prince is a rookie who went undrafted after attending Tulsa University. The rookie has yet to record an official carry in the NFL, and he will almost certainly be looking for an opportunity to show what he can do for the team.
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Predictions for the Lions-Saints game: Detroit is expected to win in New Orleans.
On Thursday, November 23, 2023, head coach Dan Campbell looks at the score during the second quarter of the Thanksgiving game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. MLive.com’s Christina Merrill
Following their seventh consecutive Thanksgiving Day loss, this time to division rivals the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions are hoping to rebound this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
As predicted by NFL journalists, the Lions’ high-powered offense, masterfully orchestrated by offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, is a significant factor influencing their favor. The Lions have consistently put up impressive numbers this season, averaging 26.7 points per game against opponents.
Despite a recent string of turnovers, Lions quarterback Jared Goff has had an outstanding season, aided by a talented roster that includes Amon-Ra St. Brown, rookie Sam Laporta, Josh Reynolds, and the dynamic backfield of Jahmyr Gibbs and lead back David Montgomery.
On the other hand, because of the Lions’ formidable offense and the absence of key starters, pundits across the country are not giving the Saints a chance to win. The Saints have struggled, losing four of their last six games, and may be without three of their top wide receivers, putting Derek Carr up against a tough task.
Let’s take a look at NFL writers’ predictions as we approach Sunday’s game.
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