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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 November 9, 2026.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye

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, Xavier Worthy Considered Day-to-Day with Hamstring Injury

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (hamstring) is considered day-to-day after suffering a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 9 win over the Jets. The only Chiefs wide receiver to play in all eight games in 2026, Worthy leads the team with 48 targets, while his 33 receptions tie him with tight end Travis Kelce for the team lead. While Kansas City remains a team to watch ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, Worthy has carved out enough of a role to remain in the weekly flex conversation, particularly in deeper leagues. With a favorable Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the former first-round pick's status will need to be monitored throughout the week.

Xavier Worthy player page.

November 9, 2026 8:49 AM EST


Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes Viewed as Day-to-Day

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (elbow) is viewed as day-to-day after a scary-looking hit to his throwing arm had fantasy managers briefly holding their collective breath during the team's Week 9 win over the Jets. Mahomes left the field in obvious discomfort and was seen testing his elbow on the sideline, but ultimately completed the game, finishing the day with 242 passing yards and two touchdowns. While he does not appear to be in jeopardy of missing the Chiefs' Week 10 matchup with the Falcons, Mahomes' status will need to be monitored. If he is able to play without limitation, the current fantasy QB14 makes for a strong start against an Atlanta defense that allowed Joe Burrow to finish as the QB3 in Week 9 and recently traded away Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates.

Patrick Mahomes player page.

November 9, 2026 8:38 AM EST


Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes Dealing With Elbow Strain/Sprain

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that an MRI exam on Sunday revealed that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (elbow) suffered a strained/sprained right elbow in the Week 9 win over the New York Jets. It is good news for the Chiefs and fantasy managers, as Mahomes' injury is not believed to be significant, although it is still unclear if he will be cleared to play in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. Rapoport says that Mahomes will continue to be monitored, and he expects the superstar QB to at least be limited in practice this week. The 31-year-old six-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP was able to return to the game on Sunday, and he finished 23-for-31 passing for 242 yards and two touchdowns in the 35-12 rout over the visiting Jets. We will be keeping a close eye on Mahomes' practice status from Wednesday through Friday. If he is cleared to face Atlanta, Mahomes will be on the QB1/2 borderline in fantasy football as the Chiefs attempt to win a second straight game.

Patrick Mahomes player page.

November 9, 2026 6:05 AM EST


Emmett Johnson, Emmett Johnson Finds End Zone in Week 9, Remains a Top Handcuff Option

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson had six carries for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the New York Jets. The rookie running back continues to produce efficient numbers in 2026, averaging 8.7 yards per touch and breaking a tackle on every 8.7 carries, which ranks behind only Jaylen Warren. While Johnson has been so productive that he would likely be a starting back on over half the teams in the NFL, he's behind the league's leading rusher, Kenneth Walker III. Walker had another huge outing, totaling 143 scrimmage yards and scoring three touchdowns on 22 attempts. With Walker handling the majority of the work in the backfield, Johnson still only factors in as a backup. Fantasy managers should still target Johnson if he's available on the waiver wire, as he should continue to be one of the most productive backup running backs in the league.

Emmett Johnson player page.

November 9, 2026 4:34 AM EST


Travis Kelce, Travis Kelce Leads KC in Receiving, Scores for First Time Since Week 3

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to defy Father Time in 2026 and was the team's leading receiver in their 35-12 blowout win at home against the New York Jets on Sunday in Week 9 to snap a two-game losing streak. Kelce was once again one of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' favorite weapons, catching four of his six targets for a team-high 72 receiving yards. He also found the end zone for the first time since Week 3 on a one-yard carry at the goal line. Kelce's six targets were just one behind receiver Rashee Rice and were tied with Xavier Worthy. The future Hall of Fame tight end is no longer competing for the title of best fantasy TE in his 14th NFL season, but he has proven once again to be a TE1 in fantasy football in what could be the final year of his illustrious career. With his 72 yards on Sunday against the Jets, Mahomes and Kelce are now the most prolific QB-TE combo in NFL history, surpassing Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates. Kelce will take a 33-482-2 line (one rushing touchdown) in a solid Week 10 matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons. Mahomes had an injury scare on Sunday when his right elbow was hit by a defender, but the star signal-caller returned to the game and should be fine going forward, which is good news for Kelce's fantasy managers.

Travis Kelce player page.

November 8, 2026 5:39 PM EST