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News: 2 days agoPerine totaled one carry for 13 yards and hauled in both of his targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 30-27 victory against the Panthers.

Spin: Perine continues to serve a purpose as a receiver out of the backfield for the Chiefs, and he logged a carry Sunday for the first time since Week 13. However, his work amounted to just three total touches for 24 yards, aside from the 104 yards he racked up as a kick returner. He could continue to serve a role in the return game moving forward, especially with Isiah Pacheco's (ankle) impending return presumably siphoning away more of Perine's backfield reps.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Last year, Perine was added as a pass-catching back and insurance policy in case Javonte Williams wasn't ready to return from ACL surgery. Perine proved more useful in the former department, placing 14th among running backs in receptions while only being called upon to start in an injured Williams' stead in Week 5, a week in which Perine scored a modest 11.5 fantasy points. He is probably destined for a mere pass-catching role for 2024, now that Williams is another year removed from surgery. In addition, sophomore Jaleel McLaughlin excelled in a pinch-hitting role last season, and the team drafted Audric Estim� for added depth. Consider Perine bench fodder in PPR leagues.