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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 31, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 2.04 | 5 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker | RB | KC | 2.09 | 5 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 9.07 | 5 |
| 4 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 9.09 | 5 |
| 5 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 9.09 | 5 |
| 6 | Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | 13.01 | 5 |
| 7 | Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | 13.08 | 5 |
| 8 | Harrison Butker | PK | KC | 14.06 | 5 |
| 9 | Kansas City Defense | DEF | KC | 15.12 | 5 |
Rashee Rice
Rashee Rice's current ADP is 2.04, which is the 4th pick of the 2nd round, and 15th selection overall.
Kenneth Walker
Kenneth Walker's current ADP is 2.09, which is the 9th pick of the 2nd round, and 21st selection overall.
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes's current ADP is 9.07, which is the 7th pick of the 9th round, and 102nd selection overall.
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce's current ADP is 9.09, which is the 9th pick of the 9th round, and 105th selection overall.
Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy's current ADP is 9.09, which is the 9th pick of the 9th round, and 105th selection overall.
Cyrus Allen
Cyrus Allen's current ADP is 13.01, which is the 1st pick of the 13th round, and 145th selection overall.
Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson's current ADP is 13.08, which is the 8th pick of the 13th round, and 151st selection overall.
Harrison Butker
Harrison Butker's current ADP is 14.06, which is the 6th pick of the 14th round, and 161st selection overall.
Kansas City Defense
Kansas City Defense's current ADP is 15.12, which is the 12th pick of the 15th round, and 180th 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
Emmett Johnson, Emmett Johnson Sees His Handcuff Value Soar Following Sunday's Cuts
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson ran hard in three preseason contests, averaging 4.7 yards per carry while bringing in six of his seven targets, showing enough for the team to comfortably move on from veteran Emari Demercado, who was just signed to a one-year deal in free agency. The Chiefs kept only three running backs on their initial 53-man roster, hinting at a potential three-down role for Kenneth Walker III and one of the league's most valuable insurance roles for Johnson. Brashard Smith adds versatility and special teams prowess, but Johnson figures to serve as the team's primary change-of-pace back and is capable of handling a bell cow role if needed after seeing more than 300 opportunities in his final year at Nebraska, turning in one of the most productive seasons of any back in the nation. While Walker's projected usage is likely to limit the rookie's standalone value, Johnson has quickly become one of the most important handcuffs in fantasy and is worthy of a late-round selection in deeper leagues.
August 31, 2026 5:50 AM EST
Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes On Track to Play in Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on track to start Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Sept. 14, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday. "Maybe [the Chiefs} will have to adjust to a little more run game, a little more defense; we shall see," Rapoport said of Kansas City's Week 1 scheme. "But Patrick Mahomes is tracking to be on the field when the season begins." The 30-year-old signal-caller has been a full participant in training camp but has not seen any game action since tearing his ACL and LCL in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers last year. The two-time Pro Bowler has seen dips in his production over the last two seasons, and he ended 2025 with a 62.7% completion rate and a 22:11 TD:INT ratio. Given the major knee surgery and the fact that the Chiefs' offense lacks the downfield explosiveness it had a few years ago, fantasy managers should consider Mahomes a high-end QB2 heading into the 2026 season.
August 29, 2026 10:05 AM EST
Cyrus Allen, Cyrus Allen Plays into the Second Half in Chiefs' Preseason Finale
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen had a quiet game in his team's preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, recording one catch for 12 yards on two targets. A fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati, Allen recorded 51 catches for 674 yards and 13 touchdowns across 13 games for the Bearcats in 2025. The 23-year-old has also consistently drawn positive reviews for his work in training camp so far this summer, and he entered Friday night as Kansas City's leading target-earner in the preseason. However, Allen's usage against Seattle suggests that he may not be in line for a significant role in the Chiefs' offense early in his rookie season. Between Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Tyquan Thornton, Kansas City likely has its starting wide receiver trio set to begin the year. Allen could still be worth targeting as a late-round stash candidate in deep leagues, but fantasy managers may not want to expect high-end production early on.
August 29, 2026 7:40 AM EST
Emmett Johnson, Emmett Johnson Appears To Be The Chiefs Backup To Roster
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson handled seven carries for 39 yards (5.6 ypc) and caught two passes for 15 yards in the 9-9 tie with the Seattle Seahawks. Johnson earned nine total opportunities in the content, including all five of the first running back opportunities. Johnson's 5.6 yards per carry were highest the highest mark for any rusher in this game. The 22-year-old out of Nebraska appears to be establishing himself as the running back to roster behind Chiefs workhorse Kenneth Walker. Johnson is officially listed third in the Chiefs running back depth chart, but that could just be a formality. Emari Demercado is currently listed as the Chiefs RB2, but is likely to operate as more of a third-down or passing-down specialist kind of back in the Kansas City offense. Johnson has the build, tackle-breaking ability, and pass-catching chops to step into a large role should anything happen to the Chiefs starter. Johnson should be viewed as a potential handcuff to roster for the 2026 season.
August 29, 2026 12:35 AM EST
Brashard Smith, Brashard Smith Leads Chiefs Backfield In Final Preseason Game
Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith led all players with 16 carries for 72 yards in the 9-9 tie with the Seattle Seahawks. No other back on the Chiefs received double-digit carries or eclipsed 50 yards on the ground in the contest. Smith also caught his only target of the night for a loss of five yards. Although Smith ended the game with the most touches, all five of the first running back opportunities went to rookie Emmett Johnson. Smith is currently ranked fourth on the Kansas City running back depth chart, so this game may be the only time we see him get double-digit opportunities this season. Fantasy managers may be better off looking elsewhere for running back depth in 2026.
August 29, 2026 12:25 AM EST
