Chiefs' Jerick McKinnon sets milestone with TD reception

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) during an NFL football game against…

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)

by: PJ Green

Posted: Jan 1, 2023 / 01:57 PM CST

Updated: Jan 1, 2023 / 02:40 PM CST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs continue to break milestones in the 2022 season.

With a touchdown reception late in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos, Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon became the first running back since 1970 to record a touchdown reception in five consecutive games.

McKinnon’s eight receiving TDs in 2022 set a new franchise record for most TD receptions by a RB in a single season.

His streak started in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals where he caught a receiving touchdown. He caught two touchdowns the next week against the Broncos in Denver.

He also broke the milestone against the Broncos on a six yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter.

The 30-year-old back has been a revelation for the Chiefs this season and continues to prove his value to the offense.