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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 August 4, 2026.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Rashee Rice WR KC 1.11 5
2 Kenneth Walker III RB KC 3.03 5
3 Travis Kelce TE KC 8.10 5
4 Patrick Mahomes QB KC 9.01 5
5 Xavier Worthy WR KC 9.08 5
6 Emari Demercado RB KC 14.07 5
7 Harrison Butker PK KC 14.09 5

Rashee Rice

Rashee Rice's current ADP is 1.11, which is the 11th pick of the 1st round, and 11th selection overall.

Rashee Rice Average Draft Position PPR

Kenneth Walker III

Kenneth Walker III's current ADP is 3.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 3rd round, and 26th selection overall.

Kenneth Walker III Average Draft Position PPR

Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce's current ADP is 8.10, which is the 10th pick of the 8th round, and 94th selection overall.

Travis Kelce Average Draft Position PPR

Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes's current ADP is 9.01, which is the 1st pick of the 9th round, and 96th selection overall.

Patrick Mahomes Average Draft Position PPR

Xavier Worthy

Xavier Worthy's current ADP is 9.08, which is the 8th pick of the 9th round, and 104th selection overall.

Xavier Worthy Average Draft Position PPR

Emari Demercado

Emari Demercado's current ADP is 14.07, which is the 7th pick of the 14th round, and 162nd selection overall.

Emari Demercado Average Draft Position PPR

Harrison Butker

Harrison Butker's current ADP is 14.09, which is the 9th pick of the 14th round, and 165th selection overall.

Harrison Butker Average Draft Position PPR

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

Cyrus Allen, Cyrus Allen Expected Back at Practice Later This Week

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen (shin) is expected to return to practice later this week, according to Nate Taylor. Head coach Andy Reid provided the update Monday after Allen missed the team's first padded practice. The fifth-round rookie was carted off Saturday following a collision during a special teams drill, but he avoided a serious injury and was diagnosed with a bone bruise on his shin. Allen had been making a strong impression before getting hurt, continuing a productive offseason that included several standout catches during rookie minicamp and mandatory minicamp. Kansas City selected him 176th overall after he caught 51 passes for 674 yards and 13 touchdowns at Cincinnati last season. Allen is competing for a reserve receiver role and could also contribute on special teams, so a return later this week would keep the injury from costing him much evaluation time. He is not a redraft target, but his progress remains worth tracking in deeper dynasty formats.

Cyrus Allen player page.

August 3, 2026 9:31 AM EST


Xavier Worthy, Xavier Worthy Expected to Miss a Few Days With Shoulder Sprain

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is expected to miss only a few days after suffering a shoulder sprain during Saturday's practice. Head coach Andy Reid provided the update Monday, according to Matt Derrick, after Worthy sat out the team's first padded session of camp. The 23-year-old is coming off a difficult second season, catching 42 passes for 532 yards and one touchdown in 14 games. Worthy dislocated his right shoulder in the 2025 opener and underwent surgery in January to repair a torn labrum, so another shoulder issue is worth monitoring even with the short timetable. There is no indication that the current sprain will threaten his availability for the regular season, and Kansas City has little reason to rush him back this early in camp. Worthy's fantasy outlook remains unchanged for now, though his participation will be worth checking once the Chiefs return to practice.

Xavier Worthy player page.

August 3, 2026 9:22 AM EST


Andrew Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong Getting First-Team Reps for Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs training camp has been impacted early by injuries at the wide receiver position, and with Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen not practicing today, 2025 undrafted free agent Andrew Armstrong received first-team reps during 11-on-11s, according to beat reporter Jesse Newell. After a productive collegiate career with Texas A&M-Commerce and Arkansas, Armstrong spent training camp of his rookie year with the Miami Dolphins, but was released as part of the team's final roster cuts. He spent about a week in December on the Lions practice squad before again being released and signing a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs in January. While not likely the role Kansas City had in mind for him at the time of the signing, the elevated opportunity could provide Armstrong with a chance to make the team's initial 53-man roster, and he will be a player to watch when the Chiefs open their preseason schedule with an August 15 matchup with the Rams.

Andrew Armstrong player page.

August 3, 2026 7:00 AM EST


Xavier Worthy, Xavier Worthy Believed to Have Avoided a Major Injury on Saturday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is believed to be "OK," according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The young wideout exited Saturday's practice early due to a shoulder injury. However, the former first-round selection appears to have avoided a serious injury and may not face many limitations during the remainder of training camp. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his stats as he works his way back to full strength. Last season, Worthy had a disappointing sophomore campaign as he dealt with a lingering shoulder injury (dislocated shoulder) he suffered back in Week 1. Over the course of the 2025 season (14 games), the wideout scored just one touchdown. However, as a rookie, he found the end zone nine times, with three of them coming on the ground. When healthy, Worthy possesses high-end WR3/FLEX upside operating as the primary deep-threat in the Kansas City passing attack.

Xavier Worthy player page.

August 1, 2026 3:18 PM EST


Cyrus Allen, Tests Reveal Shin Bruise for Cyrus Allen

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen (shin, leg) was carted off during Saturday's practice with an apparent leg injury. Tests on the Chiefs rookie revealed a shin bruise; nothing was torn or broken, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. This was the best-case scenario for Allen, as he appeared to avoid a serious injury. The Chiefs have been dealing with injuries at wide receiver as Xavier Worthy also exited Saturday's practice with a shoulder injury. At the same time, Rashee Rice is still not 100% from knee surgery in May. The 23-year-old has had an outstanding training camp as he continues to build a rapport with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City selected Allen with the 176th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after he caught 51 passes for 674 yards and 13 touchdowns across 13 games in his senior year at Cincinnati. Allen is considered day-to-day for now and will likely receive a few days off from training camp to let his shin heal.

Cyrus Allen player page.

August 1, 2026 11:48 AM EST