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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 5, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 2.05 | 5 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker | RB | KC | 2.09 | 5 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 9.08 | 5 |
| 4 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 9.10 | 5 |
| 5 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 9.12 | 5 |
| 6 | Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | 13.05 | 5 |
| 7 | Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | 13.10 | 5 |
| 8 | Harrison Butker | PK | KC | 14.01 | 5 |
| 9 | Tyquan Thornton | WR | KC | 15.06 | 5 |
| 10 | Kansas City Defense | DEF | KC | 15.08 | 5 |
Rashee Rice
Rashee Rice's current ADP is 2.05, which is the 5th pick of the 2nd round, and 16th 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 9.08, which is the 8th pick of the 9th round, and 104th 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 9.12, which is the 12th pick of the 9th round, and 108th selection overall.
Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson's current ADP is 13.05, which is the 5th pick of the 13th round, and 148th selection overall.
Cyrus Allen
Cyrus Allen's current ADP is 13.10, which is the 10th pick of the 13th round, and 153rd selection overall.
Harrison Butker
Harrison Butker's current ADP is 14.01, which is the 1st pick of the 14th round, and 157th selection overall.
Tyquan Thornton
Tyquan Thornton'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 15.08, which is the 8th pick of the 15th round, and 176th 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 Could Be Poised for Monster Year in Kansas City
After spending the first four years of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, running back Kenneth Walker is entering his first season with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026. Across 17 games with Seattle in 2025, Walker III recorded 1,309 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns on 252 touches. While the 25-year-old was a productive player, his overall and goal-line usage was limited by the presence of Seahawks back Zach Charbonnet (knee). In Kansas City, Walker III currently projects to be backed up by 2026 fifth-rounder Emmett Johnson and 2025 seventh-rounder Brashard Smith, neither of whom projects to take him off the field in high-value situations. Walker III has also drawn rave reviews for his work in Kansas City this summer, with reporting indicating that he may play a significant role as both a rusher and receiver in 2026. If he stays healthy, Walker III has a chance to reach 300 touches for the first time in his career and could finish as a high-end fantasy RB1.
September 5, 2026 7:20 AM EST
Rashee Rice, How Concerned Should Fantasy Managers Be About Rashee Rice?
After an encouraging rookie season in 2023, injuries and off-field issues have limited Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice to just 12 games over the last two seasons. After serving a six-game suspension to begin 2025, Rice recorded 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns on 78 targets across eight games. However, Rice finished the year on Injured Reserve due to a concussion. He hasn't exactly had the greatest offseason leading into 2026, as he spent time in jail due to a failed drug test and also underwent knee surgery. If Rice can stay on the field in 2026, he carries top-12 fantasy wide receiver upside in PPR-scoring formats. However, Rice's persistent injury concerns and the ever-present risk posed by his off-field issues make him an extremely risky selection for fantasy managers.
September 4, 2026 6:11 PM EST
Xavier Worthy, Xavier Worthy Still Has a Path Back to Rookie Form
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy still has a believable path back to the player fantasy managers saw as a rookie. He caught 59 passes for 638 yards and six touchdowns in 2024, then added 104 rushing yards and three more scores. Last season never really got going. Worthy dislocated his shoulder and tore his labrum on the third snap of Week 1, missed two games and played through the injury before having surgery in January. He finished with 42 catches for 532 yards and one touchdown. This summer brought another scare when Worthy sprained the same shoulder on Aug. 1, but he returned to practice nine days later and was back working with the offense later in camp. He remains a starter opposite Rashee Rice on Kansas City's current depth chart. Rice and Travis Kelce will keep the target ceiling in check, and the shoulder history can't be ignored. Still, Worthy's WR45 ranking leaves room for a rebound if better health brings back some of the explosiveness and touchdown production from his rookie year.
September 4, 2026 11:45 AM EST
Travis Kelce, Travis Kelce Looks Strong in Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has looked locked in and ready to post another strong season, according to reports from Chiefs' camp. Last year, in a down year by his elite standards, Kelce racked up 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns on 108 targets. He has finished with over 100 targets in 11 consecutive seasons, and the Chiefs return most of the same pass-catching options this year. In great news for Kelce's fantasy outlook, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) looks like he'll be ready for Week 1, so Kelce can continue his elite chemistry, serving as Mahomes' go-to option. He may not have the ceiling that he provided earlier in his career, but it looks like the veteran still has enough in the tank to bring great value at his current ADP. He's being drafted as a low-end TE1 option in most drafts and is RotoBaller's No. 11 TE. In that spot, he brings a high floor and good upside if he bounces back from last year's slightly reduced totals.
September 3, 2026 5:27 AM EST
Emmett Johnson, Emmett Johnson Earns Praise for his Pass Protection
Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson is drawing praise from head coach Andy Reid for his work in pass protection. Reid said that Johnson's work in pass protection is one of the main reasons he's the RB2 right now, Charles Goldman reports. The rookie is playing so well that he beat out Emari Demercado for the backup role behind Kenneth Walker to begin the season. The expectation is that Johnson will serve as the change-of-pace back behind Walker. Johnson seems to be doing everything well and is one of the most important handcuffs in fantasy. The 22-year-old is well worth a look in the late rounds on draft day.
September 2, 2026 6:22 PM EST
