Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Carson Steele performed exceptionally well on Sunday night as the team worked to address the injuries at his position.

Steele had a career-high 72 rushing yards while receiving the majority of the carries in the team’s 22-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He had 17 rushing attempts and averaged 4.2 yards per carry with his longest run being a 9-yard dash.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele walks off the field after the game against the Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP photo/John Bazemore)

During the game, the NBC broadcast noted that Steele had 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 game that there’s no place he’d rather be.

“Man, I hate to say it… I’d be here any day of the week,” Steele said with a smile. “I love you, Kessler, I hope it went well. But I’ll take this any day of the week.”

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Steele and Samaje Perine split duties after Isiah Pacheco was sidelined for at least six weeks with a broken fibula suffered in last week’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele is taken down 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 released by the Denver Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele runs and is tackled by Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Kansas City is now 3-0 on the season and may have found a new running back to add to the offense.

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