Kansas City Chiefs
AFC West | 11-6-0
Avg PTS
21.82
Rank: 15th
Avg Yds
368.1
Rank: 7th
Avg PYds
258.76
Rank: 7th
Avg RYds
109.33
Rank: 16th
Posted 7/23/2024 3:41 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Deneric Prince ran with the first-team offense after RB Isiah Pacheco Tuesday, July 23.
Huddle Up: This is interesting because Clyde Edwards-Helaire went third. Keep tabs on this if you're targeting Pacheco in fantasy because Prince may be the handcuff instead of CEH.
Posted 7/23/2024 1:49 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquise Brown is a possible candidate to be a punt returner this season, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Huddle Up: Brown should be on the field for most of the offensive snaps this season, so he may only see a few returns if the team wants to use him in that role. He should see a good amount of targets each game and can be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/22/2024 8:57 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy (illness) did not participate in practice Monday, July 22, because of an illness.
Huddle Up: Worthy probably will miss a few days of practice but should be fine for the start of the regular season. He could be a regular part of the passing game this season for the Chiefs but may only be a No. 4 or No. 5 receiver at the start of the season.
Posted 7/16/2024 8:26 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice remains in limbo in regards to a potential suspension as of Tuesday, July 16. When asked by reporters for the timing or length of a potential suspension, head coach Andy Reid stated that he had not "hurt anything up to this point."
Huddle Up: It seems like it is only a matter of time before the league hands Rice a multi-game suspension of somewhere between four and eight games. Until then, fantasy managers should prepare for the worst and hope he only misses part of September. As such, it will be difficult to draft him as anything more than a high-upside WR4 this summer.
Posted 7/14/2024 1:56 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's 10.6 yards per catch in 2023 were a career low, but his 65.6 receiving yards per game and 51 first downs ranked first among tight ends.
Huddle Up: Kelce is no longer the unquestioned No. 1 fantasy option at the position, but he is still one of the steadiest tight performers with arguably the safest floor.
Posted 6/27/2024 11:45 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes had only 13% of his completed passes go at least 20 yards in the air last season, which was the lowest percentage of his career.
Huddle Up: Mahomes received help this offseason with the addition of Marquise Brown and Xavier Worthy, so he should take more deep shots this upcoming season. He should still be a No. 1 quarterback in all leagues even if he does not significantly throw more deeper passes.
Posted 6/21/2024 5:02 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice could be facing a "multi-game" suspension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, who said it "doesn't look like [Rice] is going to be part of that start of the season," adding that the team is "bracing" for the wideout to miss multiple games.
Huddle Up: Considering that Rice is facing felony charges, the possibility of a multi-game suspension seems very likely. Once we know the length, his value can be adjusted accordingly. For now, he's looking like a quality No. 3 fantasy receiver.
Posted 6/16/2024 1:59 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquise Brown earned praise from QB Patrick Mahomes during minicamp. "I thought Hollywood did a great job coming in and being prepared and learning really fast," Mahomes said.
Huddle Up: If Brown can establish a connection with Mahomes, big plays could come early and often for the speedy receiver. It remains to be seen if Brown can provide week-to-week consistency, but he offers plenty of upside and should be available as a WR3.
Posted 6/14/2024 2:53 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes said the team will push the ball downfield more in 2024. "This is probably the most comfortable I think I've felt of just being able to not let something affect me," Mahomes said. "When you go up against [Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in practice], you're not going to be right 100% of the time, and there's been times where I've lost on blitzes and Spags gets me with the new pressure that he's working on, and I think it's just being able to get the ball out of my hand, get it to the checkdown or wherever that is and then live to play another play."
Huddle Up: As outlandish as it sounds on the outside looking in, Mahomes was disappointment in fantasy ending up as the QB8. He should improve upon that, granted that his receivers are able to get open and hang on to the ball. However, the position has deepened, and it's not as top-heavy. Be careful overdrafting him, but he's a top-three consideration.
Posted 6/11/2024 6:11 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce told reporters on Tuesday, June 11, that he "really cannot put a timeframe on (retirement)" intends to "keep going until the wheels fall off," according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic.
Huddle Up: Kelce also noted that he loves coming to work every single day, so it is possible - albeit unlikely - that the soon-to-be 35-year-old could play past next season. At any rate, Kelce is still playing at a high level and probably locked into 70-plus catches every year as long as Patrick Mahomes stays healthy. Kelce may never repeat his 2022 season, but he is unquestionably an elite TE1 option again this season.
Posted 6/07/2024 2:16 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco logged 44 catches and 49 targets in 2023 after finishing with 13 catches on 14 targets as a rookie.
Huddle Up: Pacheco has established himself as the lead back in Kansas City, and he was able to stay on the field in passing situations more often in his second season. Pacheco is a high-end RB2 who could creep into RB1 territory.
Posted 6/06/2024 2:33 pm GMT
Free-agent WR Mecole Hardman (Chiefs) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, June 6.
Huddle Up: After catching the game-winner in the Super Bowl, Hardman returns to a murky receiving corps in KC. He's worth a possible WR5 flyer, but don't expect him to be a weekly contributor in fantasy.
Posted 5/21/2024 7:40 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was allegedly involved in an assault at a Dallas nightclub on May 6, but Dallas police shared news on Tuesday, May 21, that the injured person does not want to press charges and has signed an affidavit of non-prosecution.
Huddle Up: It has been an offseason to forget for Rice, who was also arrested last month for his involvement in a March 30 six-car crash in Dallas that left at least seven people injured. Rice is not out of the woods yet on the assault charge since the investigation is ongoing - per the Dallas PD - but this news should help his cause. While it still seems likely he will be suspended for his involvement in the crash, it would appear it won't be a lengthy one.
Posted 5/20/2024 4:44 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is present at OTAs and will participate in all activities despite legal issues stemming from the offseason, according to sources Monday, May 20.
Huddle Up: It isn't clear what kind of impact the legal issues will have on Rice's availability during the season. If he's suspended only a few games, Rice can still be viewed as a WR2 in fantasy. But managers may want to wait and see what happens before completely buying in for 2024.
Posted 5/03/2024 2:56 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney's fifth-year option was declined Thursday, May 2.
Huddle Up: Toney could have a big role in the offense with the looming suspension for Rashee Rice. That said, it's hard to swallow taking him as more than a low-end WR3 without some major positivity in camp.
Posted 4/29/2024 6:19 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce agreed to a two-year contract extension making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, according to sources Monday, April 29.
Huddle Up: Kelce will turn 35 years old halfway through the 2024 season but considering his recent output of 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, there are no signs of him slowing down. Kelce remains arguably the top tight end in fantasy football, and this two-year deal solidifies his stay for at least a while longer.
Posted 4/26/2024 3:22 am GMT
Texas WR Xavier Worthy was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Worthy's speed should help stretch the field, and with Patrick Mahomes under center, Worthy should have his share of big plays as a rookie. Consistent production might be a reach, but Worthy is a high-upside option to grab in the later rounds.
Posted 4/25/2024 8:04 pm GMT
University Of Texas WR Xavier Worthy will reportedly be the primary target for the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft if University of Georgia TE Brock Bowers is not available, according to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline. Per Pauline, the Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins are among the teams who could have interest in moving up from their current picks to select him.
Huddle Up: If the Colts grab Worthy, it would signal that the team no longer believes in Alec Pierce as a capable complement to Michael Pittman Jr. As for Worthy, it is easy to like the idea of pairing the fastest prospect in NFL Scouting Combine history with one of the strongest-armed quarterbacks in the league (Anthony Richardson). In such a scenario, Worthy would likely be a reasonable fantasy WR4 option in leagues with the potential to deliver week-winning weeks - albeit on an inconsistent basis.
Posted 4/23/2024 4:21 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney is "probably our most talented wideout now," according to general manager Brett Veach.
"He is probably our most talented wideout now. It doesn't do anyone any good unless you stay healthy. But the kid has always worked hard here for us and I know he's been down there with (Patrick Mahomes) and I think it's a matter of him staying healthy and I think if he can do that, he can really do a lot of great things in this offense. People around the building like him and it's the injury bug and hopefully he gets some luck on his side and he can stay healthy and be the player that he was in Florida and the player that we've seen in spurts here," Veach said.
Huddle Up: Veach's comments suggest the team is expecting a lengthy suspension for Rashee Rice. Toney's talent has never really been in question. On the other hand, durability has consistently been in question. Dynasty managers are encouraged to continue holding if possible, but that could change in less than a week if the Chiefs select a quality receiver or two in the draft.
Posted 4/16/2024 6:39 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney has been among a group of players working out in Texas with Patrick Mahomes recently and is still someone the team is hoping to see fulfill his potential, according to comments made by head coach Andy Reid on Monday, April 15.
"Kadarius is arguably one of the most talented guys we have on the team. It's just a matter of being healthy and being able to stay on the field and you always hear about the reliability, accountability, all those things that go into it. And so I'm expecting him to come back ripping and ready to go. It's great that he's down there working with Pat and putting the work in. So that's a position. Listen, we like Kadarius. It's just a matter of having him on the field," Reid said.
Huddle Up: Toney is probably in his last year with the Chiefs, as his fifth-year option (worth $14.435 million) will not get picked up by the team before the early May deadline. He is set to make $2.53 million in 2024, which is a palatable number for a player who has as much upside as Toney. The former first-round pick desperately needs to stay healthy in camp and throughout the 2024 season if he has any hopes of becoming the player so many hoped he would become.
Posted 4/12/2024 2:05 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice surrendered to Glenn Heights Police in Dallas and posted $40,000 bond Thursday, April 11. Rice faces eight charges in the case - six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one count of aggravated assault, according to the warrant. All of the charges are felonies.
Huddle Up: Rice had a productive rookie season with a 79-938-7 line and now has this cloud hovering over his sophomore campaign. He will slip in fantasy drafts but will likely remain in the WR3 discussion despite the possibility of missing games.
Posted 3/15/2024 2:36 am GMT
Free-agent WR Marquise Brown (Cardinals) is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Brown should instantly provide an explosive element to the Kansas City offense, and playing with Patrick Mahomes makes Brown a WR3 with upside.
Posted 2/10/2024 12:01 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (ankles) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 9, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LVIII.
Huddle Up: Rice suffered a minor injury during the week but should not have any limitations during Super Bowl LVIII. He is a big part of the passing game for the Chiefs and should be a starting receiver in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/09/2024 11:58 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 9, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LVIII.
Huddle Up: Edwards-Helaire likely will see a limited amount of touches this week against the San Francisco 49ers but still be a possible flex option in some leagues.
Posted 2/09/2024 11:57 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 9, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LVIII.
Huddle Up: Pacheco should receive most of the work at running back and should also be involved in the passing game. He will see a good amount of touches and should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/09/2024 1:49 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (ankles) was limited during practice Thursday, Feb. 8.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if Rice is in any danger of missing Super Bowl LVIII. He will be a big part of the passing game if active and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/09/2024 1:38 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Feb. 8.
Huddle Up: Pacheco should be able to handle his normal workload this week after being a full participant in the first two practices of the week. He should be a starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/09/2024 1:34 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) was limited during practice Thursday, Feb. 8.
Huddle Up: Edwards-Helaire should have a good chance to play this week if he can recover from the illness over the next few days. He will see a handful of touches if he is active and could be a possible flex option in some leagues.
Posted 2/08/2024 2:33 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Huddle Up: Rice is on track to play in Super Bowl LVIII and should receive his normal workload. He will continue to be a big part of the passing game and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 2/08/2024 2:31 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Huddle Up: Pacheco has been dealing with the injuries for a few weeks but does not appear to be in danger of missing Super Bowl LVIII. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues if he is active for the game.
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