Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs fantasy outlook
The Kansas City Chiefs (AFC West) are 5-0 this season.
Week 7: at the Seattle Seahawks, Sun, Oct 25, 8:20 PM ET. Vegas expects Chiefs to score about 20 points as a 2.5-point underdog.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: Patrick Mahomes (QB #16, 18.8 projected PPR pts); Kenneth Walker (RB #3, 22.1 projected PPR pts); Travis Kelce (TE #10, 10.2 projected PPR pts); Harrison Butker (K #20, 7.2 projected PPR pts); Chiefs D/ST (DST #11, 10.2 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- Tyquan Thornton (WR) -- IR
- Rashee Rice (WR) -- Out, Hamstring
- Jared Wiley (TE) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- Jimmy Holiday (WR) -- IR
- Garrett Nussmeier (QB) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- Jeff Caldwell (WR) -- IR
- John Michael Gyllenborg (TE) -- IR
Depth chart starters: QB: Patrick Mahomes · RB: Kenneth Walker III, Emmett Johnson · WR: Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals · TE: Travis Kelce.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | +0.14 #4 | 49% #4 | +0.17 #9 | +0.10 #1 |
| Defense | -0.08 #3 | 40% #3 | -0.04 #4 | -0.17 #7 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Chiefs news
- Todd Monken: We're better with Jerry Jeudy than we are without him ProFootballTalk · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Role change — adjust weekly rankings for everyone in that room.
- Mike Macdonald has super encouraging update on Zach Charbonnet Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- NFL Power Rankings Week 7 Roundup: Chiefs settle into No. 2 spot Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Chiefs News: Nick Bolton has most 10+ tackle games in franchise history Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL Draft's first-round gamble: What Jets, Browns can learn from Super Bowl winners and failed rebuilds CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- NFL Week 7 picks and score predictions: Bears top Patriots in Thursday thriller, Chiefs edge Seahawks CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL Week 6 Offensive Line Spotlight: Kingsley Suamataia shines in Week 6 PFF · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL power rankings Week 7: Do struggling Rams, Seahawks drop out of top 10? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Seahawks Injury News: Anthony Bradford inching closer to Week 7 return vs. Chiefs Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- The Chiefs’ red-zone offense has to get straightened out Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Andy Reid still trusts Harrison Butker after two misses on Sunday ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Patrick Mahomes has taken to the Chiefs’ under-center offense Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Chargers Week 6 PFF Grades: Offense hits low point against Chiefs Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘He’s God-Awful, He’s Been Terrible’ — NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Shows Justin Herbert Absolutely No Mercy as Chargers Drop to 0-6 Pro Football Network · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Seahawks vs. Chiefs odds: Yes, the Seahawks are somehow favored over Chiefs Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Chiefs Week 6 snap count analysis: Andrew Armstrong steps up Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- NFL Week 7 early odds: Undefeated Chiefs are underdogs, first-place Browns are favorites CBS Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Kenneth Walker on pace to break NFL records for rushing yards, yards from scrimmage ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Adds competition; watch the first depth chart after this move.
- 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ Week 6 victory over the Chargers Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
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