Kansas City
Chiefs
Chiefs Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Kansas City Chiefs as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | KC | 4.11 | 10 |
| 2 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 5.01 | 10 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 5.04 | 10 |
| 4 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 6.06 | 10 |
| 5 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 8.10 | 10 |
| 6 | Justin Fields | QB | KC | 10.03 | 10 |
Kenneth Walker III
Kenneth Walker III's current ADP is 4.11, which is the 11th pick of the 4th round, and 46th selection overall.
Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy's current ADP is 5.01, which is the 1st pick of the 5th round, and 49th selection overall.
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes's current ADP is 5.04, which is the 4th pick of the 5th round, and 51st selection overall.
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce's current ADP is 6.06, which is the 6th pick of the 6th round, and 65th selection overall.
Rashee Rice
Rashee Rice's current ADP is 8.10, which is the 10th pick of the 8th round, and 94th selection overall.
Justin Fields
Justin Fields's current ADP is 10.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 10th round, and 110th selection overall.
Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 1 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 2 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 3 | Away | New York Giants |
| 4 | Home | Baltimore Ravens |
| 5 | Away | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 6 | Home | Detroit Lions |
| 7 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 8 | Home | Washington Commanders |
| 9 | Away | Buffalo Bills |
| 11 | Away | Denver Broncos |
| 12 | Home | Indianapolis Colts |
| 13 | Away | Dallas Cowboys |
| 14 | Home | Houston Texans |
| 15 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 16 | Away | Tennessee Titans |
| 18 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
Kansas City Chiefs News
Xavier Worthy, Chiefs Limited Xavier Worthy's Usage After Injury Last Year
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told The Athletic's Jesse Newell at last month's annual NFL meeting that the team limited wide receiver Xavier Worthy's (shoulder) routes last year to protect him after his labrum injury in Week 1. "I would tell you that we kind of, after that, we were afraid to do certain things with (Worthy)," Reid said. "So I think him coming back healthy, I think opens up that whole picture you saw during training camp, where he had a whole bunch of different routes in there." The 23-year-old former first-rounder and speed threat took a step back in Year 2 in 2025, catching just 42 of 73 targets for 532 yards and one touchdown in 14 games after putting up a 59-638-6 line in 17 regular-season games as a rookie in 2024. Worthy's shoulder injury never allowed him to reach his true ceiling in his sophomore campaign, and he never went over 85 receiving yards in a single game. With a full route tree again in 2026, Worthy will have bounce-back potential, but his slight frame (5-foot-11, 165 pounds) will continue to leave him vulnerable to injuries. He's currently ranked as the No. 52 fantasy wideout at RotoBaller, but he'll have bounce-back potential in Year 3 if he can stay healthy.
May 8, 2026 8:09 AM EST
Rashee Rice, Chiefs Not Ready to Discuss Extension With Rashee Rice?
The Athletic's Jesse Newell suggests that wide receiver Rashee Rice needs to prove himself more both on and off the field before the Kansas City Chiefs realistically consider approaching him about a long-term contract extension. Newell writes that there is "a long way to go between that potential reality and where things sit now." The 26-year-old former second-rounder (55th overall) in 2023 out of SMU is in the final year of his rookie deal in 2026, but he needs to "prove he can go a calendar year without ending up in negative offseason headlines." Rice has played in just 12 regular-season games since the start of 2024 due to suspensions after posting a 79-938-7 line in 16 games in his rookie campaign with KC. Despite his off-the-field issues, Rice is clearly the Chiefs' WR1 going into the upcoming season, and he should be treated as a WR1 in fantasy football as well. In just eight starts in 2025, he caught 53 of his 78 targets for 571 yards and five touchdowns, and he's scored 14 times in his 28 NFL games over his first three seasons. Rice's after-the-catch abilities are as good as any wideout in the league.
May 8, 2026 8:02 AM EST
Kenneth Walker III, Kenneth Walker III Could be More Involved as Pass-Catcher With Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III suggested on Up & Adams that he could be used more as a receiver with his new team in 2026. The MVP of Super Bowl LX while with the Seattle Seahawks has been spending time with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) this offseason and is preparing for an expanded role as a pass-catching RB. "We've been working on getting connected in the passing game and everything, so that's good," Walker told Kay Adams. "I feel like I'll be used more in the pass game." Walker averaged fewer than 40 catches and 300 yards receiving per season over his four years with the Seahawks. He was most involved as a pass-catcher in 2024, catching 46 passes on 53 targets, but it came with just 299 receiving yards, and he has only two receiving scores in his career. In the last five years, the Chiefs have featured three different RBs with at least 40 catches in a season, and in two of those seasons, Eric Bieniemy was the offensive coordinator. The move to KC is a definite boost for Walker's fantasy value in redraft and dynasty leagues, and RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 10 overall RB for the 2026 season.
Kenneth Walker III player page.
May 6, 2026 7:05 AM EST
Travis Kelce, Travis Kelce's Dynasty Value Fading Entering 2026
Despite some speculation that he might retire at the end of the 2025 season, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce remains atop his team's depth chart heading into 2026. The 36-year-old is no longer the player he once was at his peak, but he still turned in a productive season with 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns on 108 targets across 17 games in 2025. Kelce's fantasy value is closely tied to the health of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee), who is currently making his way back from knee surgery. Mahomes is expected to participate in OTAs, which could mean he's on track to be fully healthy by Week 1 of 2026. As long as he has his quarterback, Kelce looks like a good bet to put together another top-12 tight end season in PPR-scoring fantasy leagues. His uncertain future beyond 2026 limits his dynasty upside, but Kelce remains an appealing win-now option at the tight end position.
May 5, 2026 12:58 PM EST
Emmett Johnson, Andy Reid Compares Emmett Johnson to LeSean McCoy
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has compared rookie fifth-round running back Emmett Johnson to former six-time Pro Bowl RB LeSean McCoy, according to Grant Gordon of NFL.com. Reid believes Johnson can contribute on the ground, as a pass-catcher, and on special teams. "First of all, he's got a good feel for things, a smart kid, good kid. He's got that lateral quickness. We had LeSean McCoy here for a bit, and he has a little bit of that to him, where he can shift gears and still get himself up the field quickly," said Reid, who coached McCoy with the Philadelphia Eagles and for a season with the Chiefs. Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco are both gone, but the Chiefs added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, Emari Demercado, and Johnson to a RB room that still includes Brashard Smith. Johnson was the sixth RB off the board in the 2026 NFL draft, but he was first in the FBS in 2025 with 151.8 all-purpose yards per game. He also had a career-high 1,451 rushing yards and 370 receiving yards at Nebraska last year. Because of his three-down skill set, if anything were to happen to Walker, who has a history of lower-body injuries, Johnson could benefit right away in 2026. Consider the 22-year-old a dynasty sleeper and a handcuff to Walker in single-year fantasy leagues.
May 5, 2026 8:16 AM EST
