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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 19, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 2.03 | 5 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker | RB | KC | 2.11 | 5 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 9.05 | 5 |
| 4 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 9.11 | 5 |
| 5 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 9.12 | 5 |
| 6 | Emari Demercado | RB | KC | 12.11 | 5 |
| 7 | Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | 13.06 | 5 |
| 8 | Harrison Butker | PK | KC | 14.05 | 5 |
| 9 | Kansas City Defense | DEF | KC | 14.08 | 5 |
| 10 | Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | 15.02 | 5 |
Rashee Rice
Rashee Rice's current ADP is 2.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 2nd round, and 14th selection overall.
Kenneth Walker
Kenneth Walker's current ADP is 2.11, which is the 11th pick of the 2nd round, and 22nd selection overall.
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes's current ADP is 9.05, which is the 5th pick of the 9th round, and 100th selection overall.
Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy's current ADP is 9.11, which is the 11th pick of the 9th round, and 106th selection overall.
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce's current ADP is 9.12, which is the 12th pick of the 9th round, and 108th selection overall.
Emari Demercado
Emari Demercado's current ADP is 12.11, which is the 11th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.
Cyrus Allen
Cyrus Allen's current ADP is 13.06, which is the 6th pick of the 13th round, and 149th selection overall.
Harrison Butker
Harrison Butker's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 160th selection overall.
Kansas City Defense
Kansas City Defense's current ADP is 14.08, which is the 8th pick of the 14th round, and 164th selection overall.
Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson's current ADP is 15.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 15th round, and 170th 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
Tyquan Thornton, Tyquan Thornton Returns From Hamstring Injury
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (hamstring) is back out at training camp practice on Wednesday in pads after leaving Tuesday's practice early with a hamstring injury, according to Matt McMullen of the team's official website. Thornton was carted to the locker room with a left-hamstring injury, but it turned out to be nothing serious, and he could be available to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If fully healthy for the start of the 2026 regular season, the 26-year-old figures to be KC's WR3 behind Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, although rookie Cyrus Allen has been pushing for a bigger role with a strong training camp this summer. Even with both Rice and Worthy missing time last year, Thornton only caught 19 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games in his first year with the team. The former second-rounder in 2022 from Baylor can stretch the field and produce big plays, but he is too inconsistent and won't have enough weekly targets to be worth targeting in 12-team fantasy leagues.
August 19, 2026 7:36 AM EST
Tyquan Thornton, Tyquan Thornton Suffers Strained Hamstring on Tuesday
The Kansas City Chiefs are saying that wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (hamstring) suffered a strained hamstring in Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. Thornton had to be carted to the locker room, so he is probably looking at missing some time going forward, although it's unclear if his hamstring strain is serious enough to potentially keep him out of the Week 1 Monday night showdown against the division-rival Denver Broncos. The 26-year-old almost certainly will not be active this Saturday for the preseason contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Thornton misses extensive time, it will give rookie Cyrus Allen and Jalen Royals more of an opportunity to earn WR3 duties in KC behind starters Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. Thornton, a former second-rounder by the New England Patriots from Baylor, caught 19 of 37 targets for a career-high 438 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games in his first year with the Chiefs in 2025. If fully healthy, he mostly profiles as an unpredictable boom/bust downfield threat for the Chiefs' offense. It is hard to justify drafting Thornton in 12-team fantasy leagues if both Rice and Worthy are fully healthy.
August 18, 2026 8:51 AM EST
Xavier Worthy, Xavier Worthy Limited to 7-on-7 Work Monday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) remained limited Monday as he works back from a shoulder sprain. Worthy took part in 7-on-7 drills but was held out of 11-on-11 work, according to Pete Sweeney. The injury dates back to August 1, and Worthy missed several practices before returning in a limited capacity on August 10. He has been getting more involved since then, including catching passes during offensive periods last Thursday, but Kansas City still isn't putting him through full-team work. Worthy appeared in 14 games last season while dealing with multiple injuries, finishing with 42 catches for 532 yards and one touchdown. Monday was another step forward, just not a full return. The next notable benchmark will be Worthy getting back into 11-on-11 drills as the Chiefs continue to manage the shoulder.
August 17, 2026 11:27 AM EST
Emmett Johnson, Emmett Johnson the Clear RB2 in Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs rookie fifth-round running back Emmett Johnson appears to be the clear No. 2 RB in KC in training camp behind starter Kenneth Walker, with Johnson getting the next touch after Walker in 9-on-7 drills in Monday's practice, according to Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star. Head coach Andy Reid had good things to say about the Nebraska product after he carried the ball 12 times for 59 yards and caught all three of his targets for 10 yards during the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Johnson's carries and rushing yards led the team. The 22-year-old was listed as the RB3 on the first unofficial depth chart of the preseason behind Walker and Emari Demercado, but if Johnson continues to run hard and look good in camp and the preseason, it would not be a surprise at all to see him open his rookie campaign as the primary backup in KC. In addition to Demercado, Johnson is competing with Brashard Smith for the backup role. Walker will be close to a bell-cow back in his first year with the Chiefs, but Johnson's pass-catching ability alone might make him the best upside handcuff option in KC.
August 17, 2026 7:54 AM EST
Garrett Nussmeier, Garrett Nussmeier Handles QB1 Duties In First Preseason Game
Kansas City Chiefs rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed 13 of his 19 pass attempts for 98 yards in the 20-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason opener on Saturday. Nussmeier averaged 5.2 yards per completion and took two sacks in the contest. With superstar Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs starters sitting out for the first preseason game, Nussmeier and the other Kansas City rookies had the opportunity to take the reins. Nussmeier was selected 249th overall in the seventh round and appears to be the QB behind Mahomes in the pecking order. Nussmeier may get the opportunity to start again next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if Mahomes remains sidelined, but he should not be viewed as a player to draft for the 2026 season.
Garrett Nussmeier player page.
August 16, 2026 11:10 AM EST
