Huddle Up: It's unknown what the reason is, but it opens a window for rookie Cyrus Allen to sneak in and grab the starting slot receiver role. Allen has been the talk of camp all summer and made a couple of grabs in the preseason opener. Keep tabs on this for potential WR5 flyer.

Huddle Up: Allen has been one of the stars of the offseason for the Chiefs, and the rookie was active in his preseason debut, albeit without Patrick Mahomes under center. Still, there has been enough buzz building around Allen that he needs to rostered. Keep him in mind when targeting upside options in the later rounds.

Huddle Up: No surprise here, and Mahomes may not play much - if at all - in the preseason. He looks like he'll be ready for Week 1, though, and his ADP is at 106. He'll be a midrange QB1.

Huddle Up: Rice has dealt with several off-field issues over the last few years, but he is on track for the start of the 2026 regular season. He will be one of the main targets in the Chiefs passing game, and in PPR formats, should be a top-15 wide receivers in fantasy drafts.

Huddle Up: Rice continues to work his way back from a procedure on his knee earlier in the offseason, and while he has been the focal point of the passing attack when he has suited up, injuries and issues off of the field are legit concerns. Still, Rice's upside is worth taking a chance on if he is available at a low-end WR2 price.

Huddle Up: Mahomes seems to be on track to play in the regular season opener, but fantasy players should keep an eye on his status for the rest of the preseason. He is no longer a must-start option in fantasy leagues but can be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in leagues.

Huddle Up: Allen being back in practice so quickly is a good sign of things, but he remains an uphill battle to earn meaningful work. The Chiefs' offense has Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Travis Kelce all still ahead of him as receiving targets, so some things need to go his way the rest of camp to be worth investing in for the 2026 fantasy season.

Huddle Up: It's the same shoulder he dislocated in Week 1 last season when he collided with Travis Kelce. It's just a strain, but it's also a sign that the shoulder could continue to be an issue. Worthy is, at worst, the third option in the passing game and could be taken as a WR3 in fantasy. He carries a ton of risk there, but he has obvious reward value with his tools. Buyer beware.

Huddle Up: Rice is returning from offseason cleanup surgery on his knee. It's a big year for Rice, who has played in just 12 games the last two seasons, and he's in the final year of his rookie deal. He'll be a WR3 with WR2 potential but also has the probation violation hanging over him.

Huddle Up: Allen, an early standout at Chiefs' camp, avoided major injury and should be back in a few days to Chiefs' camp. He's one of several receivers vying for opportunities this season, but it's much to early to project Allen for anything right now. Keep tabs on him during camp to see if he can snag a meaningful role as a pass-catcher, but Allen is not worthy of being drafted in fantasy football just yet.

Huddle Up: Worthy can ill afford to miss camp time, especially when a shoulder issue contributed to a down season for Worthy in 2025. It's Worthy's third season with the Chiefs and while they've gotten some explosiveness, they have to feel a bit underwhelmed by what Worthy has produced over the last two seasons with 101 catches and 1,170 receiving yards in two seasons. He'll be a factor in what the Chiefs do on offense this season, so Worthy is a mid-to-late-round pick in fantasy football. That means he's more of a bench option as a WR4 to see if Worthy can start to realize his potential as a first-round draft selection for Kansas City.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is expected to practice during training camp and is on track to play in Week 1 as long as there are no setbacks. He has seen a drop in his stats over the last few years but can still be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Rice seems to have recovered from his injury, but his availability is still uncertain because of a possible suspension from the NFL. He will be a main target in the Chiefs passing game when he is on the field and will be a weekly starting fantasy option when he plays.

Huddle Up: With Mahomes getting clearance to practice in late July, he can start to be targeted, with some caution, in drafts. It seems he will be poised to start the season for the Chiefs, barring any setbacks in camp.

Huddle Up: Mahomes' timeline will have more of a solid shape to it once we get closer to the season. Fantasy players can draft Mahomes late in drafts while he remains a value, but will need a backup plan in case he misses time at the start of the season.

Huddle Up: Rice is recovering from a knee injury and could potentially face a league suspension following his latest run-in with the law. For fantasy purposes, he could still grade out as a WR3, but you'll need to take a slam-dunk WR4 to use early in the season.

Huddle Up: Although the Chiefs are at least open to the idea of Mahomes playing in the season opener, he still isn't a lock to be under center in Week 1. Even if he is ready, it is unreasonable to expect Mahomes to be in top form so soon after knee surgery. Regardless of his health status, Mahomes is best viewed as a a high-upside QB2.

Huddle Up: Rice is recovering from knee surgery and is also dealing with an off-field issue, so fantasy players will need to monitor his situation leading up to training camp. There is also a chance that he receives a suspension at some point, so his value may drop a bit. He is a weekly starting option in all leagues when available to play.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is recovering from a serious injury, so fantasy players will need to see if he will be ready for Week 1. He has seen a drop in his numbers recently but can still be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Demercado has been a seldom-used back (126 carries) in his three seasons with Arizona before jumping over to the Chiefs in free agency this past March. This news has Demercado seemingly ahead of 2025 seventh-round pick Brashard Smith and 2026 fifth-round pick Emmett Johnson. A lot can change between now and Week 1, but Demercado figures to be in the mix behind Walker this season for Kansas City. He probably shouldn't be drafted in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Worthy saw his numbers drop a bit this past season, but he should still be one of the main receivers in the passing game for the Chiefs in 2026. He can be considered a No. 4 receiver in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is recovering from a torn left anterior cruciate ligament sustained in a December 2025 game against the Los Angeles Chargers and appears to be trending towards being able to play in the team's season opener versus the Denver Broncos Sept. 14. However, the Chiefs could bring him along slowly as they look to establish the run more, following the team's offseason signing of former Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker. Mahomes is still worthy of consideration as a starting option in two-quarterback fantasy leagues or deeper one-quarterback leagues but should not be selected as soon as he was in previous years' drafts.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is trending toward being ready to start the season with the Chiefs, but that doesn't mean fantasy players should be clamoring over him. The team is looking to establish the run more, and he is likely going to be brought along slowly. He is worth a target in two QB leagues, or in deeper leagues as a starter. Otherwise, this may be the one year to avoid him until very late in drafts.

Huddle Up: Mahomes reposted the video with a clock emoji, wearing a large brace on his left leg. He is less than 5 1/2 months out after suffering a torn ACL on December 14, 2025 against the Chargers and should be considered questionable for the 2026 opener.

Huddle Up: Rice's incarceration from violating his probation could cause him to miss at least a couple of games in the upcoming season. As such, he's probably best viewed as a WR3 in fantasy, which could wind up being a value pick.

Huddle Up: Rice was cleared of any discipline from the NFL previously, and now this leaves a cloud over any future potential suspensions coming his way. Fantasy players will have to wait and see what he will be dealing with in terms of missing any time at all.

Huddle Up: Rice was cleared of any discipline from the NFL previously, and now this leaves a cloud over any future potential suspensions coming his way. Fantasy players will have to wait and see what he will be dealing with in terms of missing any time at all.

Huddle Up: Walker will be the main option in the running game for the Chiefs, but his fantasy value will increase if he sees more work in the passing game. He should be a weekly starting option in all leagues next season and has a chance to become a No. 1 running back for teams.