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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 25, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 2.03 | 5 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker | RB | KC | 2.10 | 5 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 9.07 | 5 |
| 4 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 9.10 | 5 |
| 5 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 9.11 | 5 |
| 6 | Emari Demercado | RB | KC | 13.03 | 5 |
| 7 | Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | 13.06 | 5 |
| 8 | Harrison Butker | PK | KC | 14.06 | 5 |
| 9 | Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | 14.07 | 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 2.10, which is the 10th 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.
Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy's current ADP is 9.10, which is the 10th pick of the 9th round, and 105th selection overall.
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce's current ADP is 9.11, which is the 11th pick of the 9th round, and 106th selection overall.
Emari Demercado
Emari Demercado's current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.
Cyrus Allen
Cyrus Allen's current ADP is 13.06, which is the 6th pick of the 13th round, and 150th selection overall.
Harrison Butker
Harrison Butker's current ADP is 14.06, which is the 6th pick of the 14th round, and 162nd selection overall.
Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson's current ADP is 14.07, which is the 7th pick of the 14th round, and 163rd 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, Kenneth Walker Walking Around Fine at Practice
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker (foot), who missed training camp practice on Tuesday with a foot injury, did not have any brace or boot on his foot and was seen walking around "just fine," according to Matt Foster. It doesn't sound like Walker is dealing with a serious injury, but he almost certainly will be held out of the team's preseason finale this Friday against the Seattle Seahawks as the team looks to have him back to 100% for the Week 1 season opener against the division-rival Denver Broncos on Monday, Sept. 14. If the 25-year-old Super Bowl MVP misses any more time this week with his foot injury, it will allow backups Emari Demercado and rookie Emmett Johnson to get more backfield work in training camp. With an expected workhorse role in his first season in KC, Walker has clear RB1 upside in 2026 if he can avoid the lower-body injuries that have plagued him in the past. The former second-rounder in 2022 from Michigan State had his second 1,000-yard season and five rushing touchdowns in 17 starts last year in his final season in Seattle, adding 31 receptions for 282 yards as a receiver on 36 targets.
August 25, 2026 1:22 PM EST
Kenneth Walker, Kenneth Walker III's Strong Summer Interrupted by Foot Issue
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III is not expected to practice Tuesday because of a foot issue, according to Matt Derrick. It's the first real interruption in what has otherwise been an impressive first summer with the Chiefs. Walker has been heavily involved throughout camp, with Kansas City getting him the ball in the screen game and finding different ways to use him as a receiver. He arrived after rushing for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns on 221 carries with Seattle last season, adding 31 catches for 282 yards. Walker has looked headed for a sizable role in Kansas City, which makes the foot issue worth watching even without any indication yet that it will cost him significant time. For now, Tuesday's absence simply puts a pause on the momentum he had been building.
August 25, 2026 9:30 AM EST
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Non-Committal on Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 Status
Everything has gone as planned this summer for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) after recovering from a torn ACL and LCL that he suffered late last season, but head coach Andy Reid was non-committal on Mahomes' status for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Monday night on Sept. 14, according to Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star. "He's doing great," Reid said. "We'll just see. I'm literally taking it day by day. There are no predictions here on anything. But if the doctors and the trainers and everybody that are involved with this give him an OK -- and then most of all, if he feels like he can, then we'll address that when we get there." Mahomes did not see the field in either of the team's first two preseason contests, even though the star signal-caller had been hoping to see some action. Based on the fact that Mahomes has been full-go for all of the team's training camp practices, it would be a bit surprising if KC held him out in Week 1, especially against a big division rival. With Mahomes' mobility potentially being compromised early in 2026, he has fallen to more of a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 target in 2026 fantasy football drafts as the Chiefs look to bounce back and get back to the playoffs.
August 24, 2026 1:58 PM EST
Travis Kelce, Travis Kelce's Fantasy Stock Improved By Positive Health Outlook for His Quarterback
Across 17 games in 2025, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recorded 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns on 108 targets. Now entering his age-37 campaign and his 14th NFL season, Kelce is no longer the same player he once was at his superstar peak. The Chiefs could also look to be more conservative with his snap counts in order to preserve his legs throughout the regular season. Still, Kelce has logged over 100 targets in 11 consecutive seasons. It also looks like he will get a full season playing alongside Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee), with whom he clearly has a high level of established chemistry. While Kansas City could get more out of top wide receiver Rashee Rice this season, Rice's history of both injury and off-field issues is always liable to force him off the field. Kelce's ceiling is limited, but he still has value as a low-end TE1 option for fantasy managers.
August 23, 2026 12:47 PM EST
Jalen Royals, Jalen Royals Helps His Case for an Expanded Role in Year 2
A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals was a buzzy name throughout his first training camp with the team, and while that resulted in only two total catches as a rookie, there is still room for him to carve out a role in a receiver room in need of playmakers. While the camp hype crown has since been passed to 2026 fifth-round pick Cyrus Allen, it was Royals who led the team in targets, receptions, and yards in Saturday night's preseason loss to the Buccaneers. In a game where Chiefs backup quarterbacks Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun combined for only 130 passing yards, Royals accounted for more than a third of that total, catching all six of his targets for 51 yards. While the buzz around Allen appears warranted, Kansas City will be in search of contributions from all its young pass catchers. Royals could find early-season involvement as Rashee Rice continues to work his way back from offseason clean-up surgery to his right knee, while at the same time, 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce will turn 37 before the first month of the regular season has concluded.
August 23, 2026 6:46 AM EST
