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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 September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | KC | 4.11 | 5 |
| 2 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 5.01 | 5 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 5.04 | 5 |
| 4 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 6.06 | 5 |
| 5 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 8.10 | 5 |
| 6 | Justin Fields | QB | KC | 10.03 | 5 |
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
Kenneth Walker III, Kenneth Walker III has Work to Do Before Becoming a Complete Back
When asked if there is anything that new running back Kenneth Walker III can improve at, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy pointed to pass-blocking and receiving, according to Nick Roesch of Heavy.com. The Chiefs made a big splash in free agency by signing Walker, the Super Bowl MVP with the Seattle Seahawks to close out last season, and with the return of Bieniemy, he's expected to be part of a much-improved rushing attack for KC. "First of all, what I want Kenneth to work at is just understanding that we just have to become a better player when the ball is not in our hands," Bieniemy said. The 25-year-old former second-round pick (41st overall) by Seattle in 2022 out of Michigan State had his second 1,000-yard rushing season in 2025 and added five rushing TDs, but he really took off in the postseason, gaining 313 yards and four TDs on 65 carries over three games. Walker is no stranger to lower-body injuries in his NFL career, but with the Chiefs looking to make him more of a complete back, he'll clearly be in the RB1 conversation as a top-12 fantasy back in his first season in the AFC West.
Kenneth Walker III player page.
June 8, 2026 4:40 PM EST
Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes has "Looked Sharp" During Voluntary Workouts
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee), who tore his ACL and LCL in Week 15 of last year, is still hoping to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season for a Monday night matchup against the division-rival Denver Broncos, and despite a bulky brace on his left leg, he has reportedly "looked sharp" during seven-on-seven drills during voluntary offseason workouts, per Mike Jones of The Athletic. The Chiefs have so far held Mahomes out of 11-on-11 work. KC needs the six-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP to return to his high level of play to start a new streak of AFC West dominance, but uncertainty is also hanging over top receiver Rashee Rice due to more off-the-field legal issues. The 30-year-old Mahomes appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery, but it remains to be seen if he can perform as a true QB1 for fantasy managers coming off a serious knee injury. With questions surrounding his aerial targets, including the aging Travis Kelce, fantasy managers are better off targeting Mahomes as a high-end QB2 than a legitimate QB1 in 2026.
June 8, 2026 4:33 PM EST
Brashard Smith, Can Brashard Smith Be Dropped in Dynasty Leagues?
Inconsistency and a lack of a true bell cow atop the Chiefs' running back depth chart allowed ample opportunity for Brashard Smith to carve out a meaningful role as a 2025 rookie, but the seventh-round pick out of SMU was never able to capitalize. Appearing in all 17 games, Smith ran for only 151 yards on a 3.4-yard-per-carry clip, adding another 172 yards through the air and scoring his only touchdown of the season in a Week 17 loss to the Broncos. Kansas City added the top free agent running back on the market in Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III before spending a fifth-round pick on arguably the best receiving back in the 2026 rookie class, Emmett Johnson. The Chiefs rounded out their depth chart with the low-cost addition of veteran Emari Demercado, who had been hyper-efficient in his limited work with the Cardinals, averaging almost 7.9 yards per attempt over the past two seasons. Smith has accordingly been pushed to the bubble of most dynasty rosters, and with no clear path to fantasy relevance, he has fallen to RB74 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings, making him a drop candidate in all but the deepest leagues.
June 5, 2026 5:19 AM EST
Justin Fields, Justin Fields Has Short-Term Upside in Dynasty Fantasy Football
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Justin Fields remains in the mix to start Week 1 of the 2026 season, giving him some short-term upside in fantasy football. The Chiefs traded for Fields this offseason as a solid backup option to Patrick Mahomes (knee), who might not be ready for the season opener. If that's the case, Fields would draw the start against the Broncos, with potential games to follow in subsequent weeks against the Colts, Dolphins, and Raiders. The former Bears first-round pick was a productive fantasy option in 2024 with the Steelers, but he lost his job to Russell Wilson midseason that year. Likewise, he was a solid fantasy quarterback as a Jet in 2025, but an injury cost him the second half of his season. Across his six healthy games last year, Fields totaled 1,259 passing yards, 325 rushing yards, 11 total touchdowns, and just two turnovers. Fields' rushing upside and ability to protect the football give him high-end QB2 appeal as long as Mahomes is sidelined, even if that's just for a couple of weeks. Dynasty managers with some quarterback uncertainty should look to acquire him at a discount and deploy him as a solid fantasy option for the first few weeks of the 2026 campaign.
June 4, 2026 8:49 AM EST
Rashee Rice, Andy Reid Expects Rashee Rice to be Ready for Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he thinks wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) will be "ready for camp as we go forward," per Around the NFL. Rice underwent knee surgery in mid-May and is also currently serving a 30-day jail sentence in Dallas County after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a high-speed car crash. The 26-year-old has had his fair share of both injury and off-field issues, as he's played in just 12 games over the past two seasons due to a knee injury, a league suspension, and a concussion. Rice was a productive player when on the field in 2025, recording 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns on 78 targets across eight games. However, Rice's inability to stay on the field with any consistency makes his profile extremely risky for fantasy managers.
May 28, 2026 12:51 PM EST