Kansas City Chiefs Rookie running back Carson Steele had a breakout performance Sunday night as the team worked on solutions to injuries at the position.
Steele had a career-high 72 rushing yards while receiving a majority of the carries in the team’s 22-17 win over Atlanta Falcons. He had 17 rushing attempts and averaged 4.2 yards per carry, and his longest run was a 9-yard scamper.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele leaves the field after the Falcons game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
During the game, the NBC broadcast noted that Steele skipped his sister’s wedding to play the game in Atlanta. The clip showed his sister’s wedding reception with his family cheering him on.
Steele said after the match that there is no place he would rather be.
“Man, I hate to say it… I’d be here any day of the week,” Steele said with a smile. “Love you Kessler, hope it went well. But I’ll choose this any day of the week.”
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Steele and Samaje Perine split after Isiah Pacheco was set to miss at least six weeks with a fractured fibula he suffered in last week’s win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele is tackled by Falcons safety Jessie Bates III Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Kansas City signed Steele as an undrafted free agent. He split his collegiate career between Ball State and UCLA, rushing for 3,294 yards and 26 touchdowns in 36 career games.
Perine ran for 25 yards on six carries against the Falcons. The Chiefs signed him at the end of training camp. He was cut by the Denver Broncos.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele runs tackled by Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Kansas City moved to 3-0 on the season and may have found another back for its rushing attack.
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