Kansas City Chiefs
AFC West | 6-11-0
Avg PTS
21.29
Rank: 21st
Avg Yds
338.76
Rank: 19th
Avg PYds
232.18
Rank: 14th
Avg RYds
106.59
Rank: 23rd
Posted 5/06/2026 5:52 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III said he has been spending time with QB Patrick Mahomes this offseason and believes he will be more involved in the passing game with the Chiefs.
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.
Posted 5/05/2026 5:08 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson signed a four-year deal with the team on Tuesday, May 16. No financial terms of the deal were disclosed.
Huddle Up: Johnson is earning the praise of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid early on in rookie minicamp. The team will be looking for someone to be the RB1, and if it is Johnson, he can be a top-end pick in rookie drafts and a sleep redraft format.
Posted 5/03/2026 7:30 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) is on track to participate in organized team activities (OTAs), even if it is in a limited capacity. "He is in a good position to be able to do some things," head coach Andy Reid said. "If he can do some things, [he'll do it]. Phase 2 [of the offseason program], remember, there's no contact and there's no offense versus defense. It's Phase 3 that you get into that. ... He's in a position where he can do everything, I think."
Huddle Up: Fantasy managers, especially in keeper leagues, wouldn't mind seeing him take it easy and not push it early in the offseason. He is aiming for Week 1, but that remains to be seen if he can make such a miraculous recovery after a late-season torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. Mahomes is worth drafting in the middle rounds, but be sure to have alternates at the ready in case he isn't available in the regular-season opener.
Posted 5/01/2026 7:13 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs general manager said the team signed RB Kenneth Walker III in order to "establish the run" early on in the season.
Huddle Up: With the Chiefs looking to run the ball early and often in the season, it could lead to Walker being an early RB1 candidate. Even if the team starts to pass more as Patrick Mahomes gets better from his injury, he feels like a safe RB2 for the entire 2026 season.
Posted 4/28/2026 5:19 pm GMT
Chiefs vice president of player personnel Ryne Nutt says the team was "shocked" they could select RB Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Johnson will have a chance to earn a significant role in the Chiefs' backfield in training camp. His fantasy value remains to be determined, but fantasy players should keep their eyes on their backfield situation.
Posted 4/25/2026 11:31 pm GMT
Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott, an undrafted free agent, is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source said Saturday, April 25. DeMarco Murray, a former Sooners standout, and running backs coach from 2020-25, is the current Chiefs RB coach, so he gets his guy.
Huddle Up: Ott will have plenty of competition, as the team brought in Kenneth Walker III as a free agent, while Brashard Smith and new addition Emari Demercado will battle for backup duties. Ott is likely to face competition from Emmett Johnson and ShunDerrick Powell, as he attempts to make the roster. No fantasy value here yet, but he is a name to remember down the road.
Posted 4/25/2026 10:44 pm GMT
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 249th pick overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Garrett is the son of former NFL QB Doug Nussmeier, who is currently the offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints. It's a good landing spot for the rookie, who will be on the same roster as Patrick Mahomes II and Justin Fields. He'll have plenty of time to learn from head coach Andy Reid, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, etc. He has a strong arm, and some upside and potential for down the road.
Posted 4/25/2026 6:57 pm GMT
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 161st overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Chiefs added Kenneth Walker III this offseason, but Johnson has a chance to compete for the No. 2 running back job if he performs well during training camp. Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation because Johnson could be a late round pick in some deeper leagues if he is the backup.
Posted 4/03/2026 9:02 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is not expected to be suspended after the investigation by the NFL regarding accusations from his former girlfriend was closed.
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 should be a weekly starting option in leagues.
Posted 3/29/2026 7:33 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) posted a video to social media throwing just three months after surgery to repair torn cruciate and lateral cruciate ligaments. "He's going great," head coach Andy Reid said. "He spends a ton of time in the building. He's in there for seven to three hours a day. It's showing, the progress. Now, to tell you a timeline? I mean, I know what he's striving for. We'll just see where it goes from there."
Huddle Up: Mahomes is trying to return for the regular-season opener, but it remains to be seen if that's realistic, and whether the team wants to play it safe. Justin Fields was brought in as insurance, in case Mahomes isn't ready for the start of the season. Mahomes is a very risky fantasy pick in 2026, but as a selection in the middle to late rounds, he is worth a roll of the dice. Just make sure to have another alternative at the ready until Mahomes is starting on a regular basis without any issues.
Posted 3/22/2026 12:52 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III's contract "suggests that the Chiefs plan to use him heavily," in the opinion of Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.
Huddle Up: Walker's contract is guaranteed over the next two years, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Chiefs lean on him early and often, especially with Patrick Mahomes coming off a knee injury. If Walker is used as a true lead back, he will be a legitimate RB1 candidate for fantasy owners.
Posted 3/16/2026 3:02 pm GMT
New York Jets QB Justin Fields is part of a pending trade to the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, March 16, in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. The deal is pending a physical.
Huddle Up: Fields could have some QB2 value if Patrick Mahomes isn't ready to start the season. He might be worth a late-round flyer for a short-term play option.
Posted 3/09/2026 9:21 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with the Chiefs Monday, March 9, worth $12 million, according to a source. The deal can be worth as much as $15 million with incentives.
Huddle Up: Kelce is not posting the same numbers he did earlier in his career but is still a main part of the Chiefs passing game. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 3/09/2026 4:24 pm GMT
Impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks) and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms on a deal, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Monday, March 9. Financial terms were not immediately disclosed.
Huddle Up: Walker is coming off winning a Super Bowl and taking home Super Bowl MVP honors. He now lands with the Kansas City Chiefs for the foreseeable future. Seattle managed his usage during the regular season with Zach Charbonnet in 2025, but Walker's postseason performance was a reminder of what he can do when given the full share of the backfield. Walker will lead this new Chiefs' backfield and for fantasy purposes, it's a great landing spot. Consider Walker a high-end RB2 with RB1 potential for fantasy football in 2026.
Posted 3/09/2026 3:27 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent TE Travis Kelce has decided to return in 2026, and his goal is to return to the Chiefs.
Huddle Up: Kelce was the TE3 in fantasy with a 76-851-5 campaign. At 36, he'll be a midrange TE1 option with a boost in PPR formats.
Posted 3/05/2026 11:01 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks impending free agent RB Kenneth Walker III's market value, which is reportedly in excess of $13 million annually, is out of the price range of the Seahawks, in the opinion of Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com on Thursday, March 5.
Huddle Up: Walker is coming off winning Super Bowl MVP, and with Zach Charbonnet recovering from a torn ACL, it would make sense for the Seahawks to retain Walker's services for 2026 and beyond. Seattle managed his usage during the regular season with Charbonnet, but Walker's postseason performance was a reminder of what he can do when given the full share of the backfield. Wherever Walker ends up in 2026, he'll be a high-end RB2 with RB1 potential for fantasy football.
Posted 3/03/2026 6:15 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III will not have the franchise or transition tag placed on him by the team, according to ESPN's Peter Schrager.
Huddle Up: Walker hitting the open market means he won't likely return to the Seahawks. He will have a competitive market, and wherever he signs, that team will be looking to use him as a lead back, leaving the door open for him to be an RB1 in 2026.
Posted 2/27/2026 7:38 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III could be a target for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. He writes, the Chiefs "loom as an interesting suitor."
Huddle Up: Walker has been attached to several teams in free agency. In terms of affecting his fantasy value, the Chiefs' landing Walker would allow him to be an RB1 in 2026, as it seems they are looking to revamp their run game through free agency or the draft.
Posted 2/24/2026 8:02 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider was asked about re-signing RB Kenneth Walker III and answered, "Obviously, we'd love" to bring him back.
Huddle Up: Walker is likely to earn a bigger payday on account of his winning Super Bowl MVP, and the draft class is thinner at the position. No matter where Walker ends up in 2026, he is likely to come into the season as someone with RB1 potential.
Posted 2/22/2026 10:19 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has yet to decide upon retirement or his future plans, but he is excited about the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to the organization. "It's great," he said recently on his podcast. "I can't wait to see him back in the building. He's one of my favorite coaches of all time. I've had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player."
Huddle Up: Kelce led the team with 76 receptions, 851 receiving yards, 108 targets, five receiving touchdowns and 45 receiving first downs, so he has plenty left in the tank. Could the return of Bieniemy make it easier for Kelce to decide to run it back for one more season? The organization certainly hopes he can play at least one more season, and that could have been part of the reason to bring back Bieniemy. If Kelce plays again in 2026, he would certainly be a low-end TE1 in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/22/2026 10:10 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) has been working with an athletic trainer for the past two months, as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. He is already showing progress. "He's around here all the time," head coach Andy Reid said Friday, Feb. 20. "He spends a ton of time here, seven hours a day. He's in there cranking away and making progress every day. It's great to see."
Huddle Up: Mahomes suffered his injuries late in the regular season, so it's reasonable to believe he'll miss time going into 2026. However, all indications are there he is pushing for a Week 1 return. He could be a low-end QB1 on draft day in most fantasy leagues, but you'll want to have plenty of depth on hand just in case he is forced to the PUP to being 2026.
Posted 2/20/2026 7:06 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has had "communication" with himself and the team, according to head coach Andy Reid. He adds there is no update on his decision to play in the 2026 NFL season.
Huddle Up: While Kelce is mauling retirement, his fantasy continues to shrink. He is long past his prime years, and the late-season ACL tear to QB Patrick Mahomes complicates matters further. Fantasy players could start to make their post-Kelce plans regardless of his decision.
Posted 2/18/2026 2:52 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract Wednesday, Feb. 18, to convert $54.45 million of his 2026 salary into a signing bonus, lowering his salary cap number from $78.2 to $34.65 million for the upcoming season and creating $43.56 million in salary cap space.
Huddle Up: Mahomes' salary cap number in each of the next four seasons will now rise by $10.89 million per year. His cap number for 2027 will now be over $85 million. They will eventually have to sign him to a new deal to make this manageable. All else has been mum as Mahomes recovers from a torn ACL and LCL and eyes a Week 1 return. He'll be a midrange QB1 that could slip into the QB8-10 range in drafts for the first time in his career.
Posted 2/17/2026 1:58 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent Kenneth Walker III is unlikely to receive the franchise tag this offseason. The team has multiple free agents they'd like to retain, and Super Bowl tax costs have pushed the franchise tag out of range.
Huddle Up: K-9 could still return, but there's a chance another team throws a large sum at him. He was just the RB22 in PPR leagues despite playing in 17 games, and Zach Charbonnet was the RB25 in one fewer game. Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL, but the team could surmise the two backs are the same and let Walker go. If he stays in Seattle, he'll be a good RB2 with an expected workload boost with Charbonnet on the mend. However, he'd be an RB1 with a larger workload elsewhere.
Posted 2/13/2026 2:07 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III could receive the franchise tag or the transition tag, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Huddle Up: Coming off Super Bowl MVP honors and with Zach Charbonnet recovering form a torn ACL, it would make sense for the Seahawks to retain Walker. Seattle managed his usage during the regular season, but his performance during the playoffs was a reminder of what he can do when given the reins of the backfield. If Walker is back with the Seahawks in 2026, he should be a quality RB2 option.
Posted 2/08/2026 3:04 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce plans to get in touch with the team after the Super Bowl to discuss his future plans, according to multiple sources. The 36-year-old had reportedly been contemplating retirement but the Chiefs would like him to return for at least one more season.
Huddle Up: Although Kelce has not announced an official decision regarding playing in 2026, he made a comment on his podcast celebrating the recent return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to the Chiefs' coaching staff which hinted that he could come back for the 2026 campaign. If Kelce's playing career continues, he will continue to play an important role in the Kansas City offense and could be viewed as a low-end TE1 in fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/07/2026 10:22 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III, an impending free agent after Super Bowl LX, has stepped up his play in the postseason with four rushing touchdowns after fellow RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) went down with a torn ACL earlier in the playoffs. "He's a phenomenal player, he's a great person, he's a great teammate," head coach Mike Macdonald said. "Again, those are things we are going to have to worry about, but not right now. Those are decisions we'll make in the future, but he knows how we feel about him, and I think we know how Ken feels about us."
Huddle Up: The Seahawks treated Walker with kid gloves in training camp, the preseason, and most of the regular season, splitting his workload with Charbonnet in a plan to preserve him for a postseason run. The plan was a wise one, as he produced a 1,000-yard season still, and he has been fresh in the playoffs, stepping up with Charbonnet out. Wherever he ends up in 2026, he is going to be a fantasy starter in most leagues, perhaps as a RB2 or flex play.
Posted 2/07/2026 4:59 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has not made an official decision on his playing future, but people close to him believe he could play again in 2026, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during the offseason to see if Kelce retires or continues playing. He will continue to be a solid part in the Chiefs passing game if he plays in 2026 and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in leagues.
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