What to Expect from Clyde Edwards-Helaire in 2020
There is potential for some degree of variance in the production Clyde Edwards-Helaire achieves during his rookie campaign. This is largely due to the fact that he will need to out-duel Damien Williams to earn the starting job. That’s no easy feat for a rookie in a strange offseason.
ESPN recently released their league-wide projections for every offensive player in the NFL ahead of the 2020 season. The expectation for Edwards-Helaire is that he ends with a total of 231 touches, 1,167 total yards from scrimmage, and 10 combined touchdowns.
It’s safe to say, ESPN seems to think Edwards-Helaire will win the starting job or at least play a very prominent role in the Chiefs’ offense, nevertheless. Whether he manages to be the No. 1 back or fills the secondary role, his versatility will help lead to production.
If Edwards-Helaire were to achieve such production to start his NFL career, trying to stop the Chiefs’ offense would become even more daunting of a task for any defense. That is the type of addition a reigning Super Bowl champion needs to make to maintain prominence in the NFL.
Regardless of what the numbers end up being for Clyde Edwards-Helaire during his rookie campaign, he should provide an intriguing dimension when he’s on the field. It will be fascinating to see what his impact ends up meaning for Kansas City in 2020.
