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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 7, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 1.11 | 5 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | KC | 3.03 | 5 |
| 3 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 8.11 | 5 |
| 4 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 8.12 | 5 |
| 5 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 9.08 | 5 |
| 6 | Harrison Butker | PK | KC | 14.08 | 5 |
| 7 | Emari Demercado | RB | KC | 14.08 | 5 |
| 8 | Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | 14.10 | 5 |
| 9 | Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | 15.06 | 5 |
| 10 | Kansas City Defense | DEF | KC | 15.07 | 5 |
| 11 | Tyquan Thornton | WR | KC | 15.10 | 5 |
Rashee Rice
Rashee Rice's current ADP is 1.11, which is the 11th pick of the 1st round, and 11th selection overall.
Kenneth Walker III
Kenneth Walker III's current ADP is 3.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 3rd round, and 26th selection overall.
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce's current ADP is 8.11, which is the 11th pick of the 8th round, and 95th selection overall.
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes's current ADP is 8.12, which is the 12th pick of the 8th round, and 95th selection overall.
Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy's current ADP is 9.08, which is the 8th pick of the 9th round, and 103rd selection overall.
Harrison Butker
Harrison Butker's current ADP is 14.08, which is the 8th pick of the 14th round, and 164th selection overall.
Emari Demercado
Emari Demercado's current ADP is 14.08, which is the 8th pick of the 14th round, and 164th selection overall.
Cyrus Allen
Cyrus Allen's current ADP is 14.10, which is the 10th pick of the 14th round, and 166th selection overall.
Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson's current ADP is 15.06, which is the 6th pick of the 15th round, and 174th selection overall.
Kansas City Defense
Kansas City Defense's current ADP is 15.07, which is the 7th pick of the 15th round, and 175th selection overall.
Tyquan Thornton
Tyquan Thornton's current ADP is 15.10, which is the 10th pick of the 15th round, and 177th 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 Named as a Faller in Chiefs Camp
The Athletic's Jesse Newell considers Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson a faller early in training camp this summer after he was selected in the fifth round in April's NFL draft. Newell likes Johnson's long-term prospects with the organization, but as of now, he has "been a clear fourth in the RB pecking order in practices," behind both Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado. At minimum, KC should have plenty of special teams work for the rookie. Head coach Andy Reid said earlier this week that the team wants to see Johnson keep his pad level lower while running. "You go high at this level, and you're going to get rearranged," Reid said. "And you don't want that to happen." Right now, the Chiefs feel more comfortable with their other depth options at the position behind RB1 Kenneth Walker III. The 22-year-old from the University of Nebraska could make up some ground as camp goes on and in preseason action, but as things currently stand, he's merely a dynasty/keeper stash.
August 7, 2026 1:00 PM EST
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs "Leaning Against" Playing Patrick Mahomes in Preseason Opener
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the team is "leaning against" playing quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) in next week's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. Reid also said he doesn't know if Mahomes will play in the second or third preseason games, either. Mahomes prefers to see some preseason action, but it's a special scenario going into the 2026 season after he tore his ACL and LCL late last season. The good news for the Chiefs and fantasy managers is that the 30-year-old two-time MVP and six-time Pro Bowler is on track to be ready for the team's Week 1 season opener on Monday night against the division-rival Denver Broncos in early September. Mahomes has made great progress from his knee injury and has been participating in 11-on-11 team drills in training camp without limitations. His improving health will improve his fantasy football stock going into his 10th year in the league, but still, managers should be hesitant not to overvalue Mahomes based on his past exploits, with his mobility potentially not being the same as it once was. Treat him as more of a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 in fantasy in 2026.
August 7, 2026 8:52 AM EST
Xavier Worthy, Xavier Worthy Still Sidelined on Friday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) remains sidelined in Friday's training camp practice, according to Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride. Worthy injured his shoulder last weekend and has been sitting out ever since, but the good news is he's just dealing with a minor shoulder sprain and is considered day-to-day, so there's a good chance we'll see him back on the field this weekend. Fantasy managers had to have been a bit worried initially, as Worthy's 2025 season was derailed by a separated shoulder that he suffered in the Week 1 season opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. The 23-year-old speedy pass-catcher came into camp this summer at full health with obvious bounce-back potential for fantasy managers at a reduced cost. The former first-rounder in 2024 from the University of Texas figures to be KC's WR2 behind Rashee Rice (knee) if he's back to full health in 2026 in his third year in the NFL. Durability remains a concern, but at a reduced cost this year, Worthy is absolutely worth pulling the trigger on in the middle rounds of drafts.
August 7, 2026 8:05 AM EST
Cyrus Allen, Cyrus Allen Returning to Practice
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen (shin) is in pads on Friday and expected to see his first full-contact work of training camp after exiting Saturday's practice on a cart and missing almost a week with a shin injury. At 5'11" and 180 pounds, Allen had earned praise as one of the Chiefs' early camp standouts after being selected in the fifth round of the 2026 draft, and he will look to keep that momentum going in a more physical setting. While he remains outside of RotoBaller's top 300 players for 2026, he has become a popular dynasty pickup in recent weeks and could prove to be a valuable stash if he's able to carve out a role in an Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes offense looking to rebound from a pair of down seasons.
August 7, 2026 6:37 AM EST
Brashard Smith, Brashard Smith Still Needs a Way Into Kansas City's Backfield
Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith has a real path to the 53-man roster, but that does not mean he belongs on fantasy rosters. The former seventh-round pick appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, finishing with 44 carries for 151 yards and 25 catches for 172 yards and one touchdown. He flashed in Week 18 with 56 yards on 12 carries, but Kansas City spent the offseason rebuilding the room around him. Kenneth Walker III sits atop the backfield, Emari Demercado adds proven big-play ability, and fifth-round rookie Emmett Johnson brings the same receiving versatility that should have been Smith's best route to touches. The Chiefs' unofficial depth chart lists Smith third at running back and first at both return spots. That special-teams role matters for his job security, not his weekly fantasy ceiling. RotoBaller has him at RB79 in PPR and half-PPR formats. Smith is still only 23, so managers in very deep dynasty leagues can wait through the preseason. In ordinary redraft leagues, and in shallower dynasty formats, there is no reason to use a roster spot unless he climbs the backfield order.
August 5, 2026 11:38 AM EST
