Kansas City Chiefs
AFC West | 15-2-0
Avg PTS
22.65
Rank: 15th
Avg Yds
343.29
Rank: 15th
Avg PYds
238
Rank: 11th
Avg RYds
105.29
Rank: 21st
Posted 1/16/2025 10:37 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 16, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Huddle Up: Pacheco should receive a majority of the work at running back this week and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/16/2025 10:31 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 16, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Huddle Up: Mahomes threw for 260 yards and one touchdown against the Texans a few weeks ago and has thrown at least two touchdowns in two of the last three games. He is not posting the same numbers he did in the past but can still be a starting option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/15/2025 10:05 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Huddle Up: Pacheco has received a few weeks to recover from his rib injury and is on track to play in the Divisional Round playoff game. He probably will see most of the work at running back during the game and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/15/2025 10:04 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Huddle Up: Mahomes threw for at least 300 yards in only two games during the regular season but has played well in the playoffs over the last several seasons. He can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/15/2025 12:11 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ribs) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Huddle Up: Pacheco didn't see his typical workload during the second half of the season when he returned from a fractured fibula. He averaged just 11.4 opportunities per game over his last five games so he's a difficult option to trust for DFS purposes as he splits work with Kareem Hunt.
Posted 1/15/2025 12:00 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Huddle Up: Mahomes should be good to go for the Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans. In Week 16 against Houston, Mahomes was the QB8 throwing for 260 yards and one touchdown while adding 33 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. He's a strong start in DFS and playoff leagues.
Posted 1/11/2025 12:49 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) participated in practice this week, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Huddle Up: Pacheco has had a few weeks to recover from his rib injury and should be available for the Divisional Round playoff game. He probably will receive a majority of the work in the running game and should be a starting option in all leagues next week.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:56 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (coaching) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 3, but is doubtful for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Kelce is one of several starters who will rest this week with the Chiefs having nothing to play for. Noah Gray should get the start in his place, but it's very possible Kansas City limits his snaps, as he's an important part of the offense, and he'll be catching passes from Carson Wentz to boot. You're best off avoiding the Chiefs' offense entirely.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:53 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt (coaching) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 3, but is doubtful for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Hunt is healthy but the Chiefs are resting their starters this week. Samaje Perine will handle lead-back duties and has the potential to return flex value, but he's a risky play with no starters suiting up.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:50 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the third straight day on Friday, Jan. 3, and is doubtful for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Head coach Andy Reid announced days ago that the Chiefs would rest their starters. Carson Wentz will start in Mahomes' place but isn't a suggested lineup option with all of Kansas City's backups playing.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:49 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) did not take part in practice for the third straight day on Friday, Jan. 3, and was ruled out for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Pacheco likely wouldn't have played even if he was healthy, as the Chiefs are resting their starters this week with nothing to play for. With Kareem Hunt also not playing, Samaje Perine figures to get the bulk of the work, but fantasy owners are best off avoiding the Chiefs' offense entirely.
Posted 1/02/2025 10:28 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: Mahomes will not play this week, as the Chiefs are resting their starters with nothing to play for. Carson Wentz will get the start but is not a suggested lineup option, as he'll be throwing to backups.
Posted 1/02/2025 10:25 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ribs) did not take part in practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: Even if Pacheco is cleared to play, he's not going to suit up, as the Chiefs are resting their starters this week. That means no Kareem Hunt, also, which leaves Samaje Perine as the likely starter, although that isn't guaranteed. Just avoid the Chiefs at all costs this week.
Posted 1/01/2025 10:57 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Pacheco probably will not be on the field for the Week 18 game but should be ready for the playoffs. Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation, but Kareem Hunt likely will be the more valuable running back this week.
Posted 1/01/2025 6:26 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and other starters will not play in Week 18, head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday, Jan. 1. QB Carson Wentz will start in Mahomes' place.
Huddle Up: This comes as no surprise, as the Chiefs have nothing to play for in Week 18. Wentz is not a suggested lineup option.
Posted 12/30/2024 9:54 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) will be limited during practice this week but should be ready to play when the playoffs begin, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Huddle Up: Pacheco probably will not play in Week 18, so he will have two weeks to recover from his injury before the start of the playoffs. Kareem Hunt likely will be the starter in Week 18 and can be at least a flex option in leagues.
Posted 12/29/2024 5:25 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Carson Wentz is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Chiefs in Week 18.
Huddle Up: The Chiefs have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so they are deciding to give Patrick Mahomes a few weeks of rest and Wentz in the last game of the regular season. Wentz probably will not be asked to throw much during the game and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:52 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquise Brown finished with four receptions on 46 yards at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25. He was targeted seven times.
Huddle Up: The raw volume of targets in his two games back from injury are compelling from a fantasy perspective, but Hollywood has been more Bollywood with his actual touches. The production quality has been lacking, despite ample chances to star. KC is poised to rest anyone of consequence next week, which further limits Brown's appeal.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:42 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy caught eight of nine targets for 79 yards and a touchdown at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25. He ran for 10 yards on two carries.
Huddle Up: That's at least 19 PPR points and a TD scored in three straight games, making Worthy one of the hottest late-season bloomers of the year. Presuming he plays even somewhat next week, the rookie is unlikely to have Patrick Mahomes throwing the ball given the postseason's top seed has been guaranteed to KC.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:36 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) rushed six times for 18 yards at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25. He left in the second half with an injured rib.
Huddle Up: While he has not been a fantasy factor since returning from a broken leg, Pacheco could get a rest this week with KC having locked up the top seed. Even if he plays, there's really nothing to see here.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:31 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce hauled in eight of 11 targets for 84 yards and a score at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Huddle Up: Since the top seed is buttoned up, there's no reason to expect this 35-year-old to play in Week 18.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:26 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt ran nine times for 20 yards and a score at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25. He was not targeted in the passing game.
Huddle Up: As has been Hunt's thing of late, he was limited in yardage but managed to score a touchdown to help salvage some value. The last game of Chiefs' regular season is meaningless, and we're likely to see most starters getting a break. Stay tuned.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:11 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins landed half of his four targets for seven yards at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Huddle Up: He has done next to nothing the last three weeks and warrants little, if any, fantasy consideration Week 18 with a difficult matchup. It's entirely possible KC sits all of its veteran players in need of a breather, which could include the 32-year-old.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:01 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Justin Watson posted two receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Huddle Up: While he should play more snaps in Week 18 with nothing at stake, there's little chance we see QB Patrick Mahomes, and the matchup at Denver is poor. At best, Watson is a weak DFS flier.
Posted 12/25/2024 9:59 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs CB Christian Roland-Wallace posted a game-high 10 total tackles, including six solos, at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Posted 12/25/2024 9:58 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 29 of 38 passes for 330 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 25. He rushed for 12 yards on his only attempt and was not sacked.
Huddle Up: With the No. 1 seed locked up, it will be surprising if Mahomes is on the field at all in Week 18 at the Denver Broncos.
Posted 12/25/2024 8:41 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ribs) suffered injured ribs during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
Huddle Up: There is a chance that Pacheco will be held out of the regular season finale if the Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so fantasy players should monitor the situation. He has been sharing playing time with Kareem Hunt but can be at least a flex option if he plays in Week 18.
Posted 12/24/2024 6:55 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy (ankle) practiced in full again on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and has been removed from the injury report for Week 17 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Huddle Up: There wasn't much worry about Worthy playing this week after one of the best showings of his rookie season (7-65-1) in Week 16 against the Houston Texans. Coming off back-to-back games with 11 targets, it appears Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid are starting to feel comfortable with the speedster. Fantasy managers should view him as a WR3 with WR2 upside this week, especially against a Pittsburgh defense that will be missing Joey Porter Jr. (knee).
Posted 12/24/2024 6:46 pm GMT
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) practiced in full again on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and has been removed from the injury report for Week 17 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Huddle Up: Mahomes surprisingly appeared to be in minimal pain while playing through his high-ankle sprain during the team's Week 16 win over the Houston Texans, even running for 33 yards and a touchdown in one of his best fantasy performances of the season. The 29-year-old could be primed for another big day against a Pittsburgh defense that will be missing Joey Porter Jr. (knee) and should be in the mid-range QB1 conversation for the Christmas Day tilt.
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