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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Hauls in fifth TD of season
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 7:39 PM
Kelce caught five of six targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: The future Hall of Famer hit paydirt for the fifth time this season, and the 84th time in his career, on a two-yard toss from Patrick Mahomes in the first quarter. Kelce has caught at least four passes in five straight games, compiling a 28-344-3 line on 38 targets over that stretch, but he may have a hard time keeping that momentum going in Week 14 against the Texans. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Four grabs in Thanksgiving loss
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 7:29 PM
Worthy caught four of six targets for 61 yards in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys. He added 13 rushing yards on two carries.
Analysis: Most of the damage came on a 42-yard reception late in the fourth quarter that helped set up Kansas City's final score of the day. Worthy's 61 receiving yards were his highest total since Week 4, and he's gone six straight games without getting into the end zone, posting a 22-256-0 line on 37 targets over that stretch while chipping in another 33 rushing yards. The second-year speedster seems unlikely to break out in Week 14 against the Texans. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Finds end zone twice in loss
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 7:23 PM
Rice caught eight of 12 targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys. He added two rushing yards on his lone carry.
Analysis: It's the second two-TD performance in six games this season for Rice, who hauled in the first and last of Patrick Mahomes' four touchdown passes on the afternoon. The 12 targets also tied Rice's season high, and he'll take an impressive 42-486-5 line on 59 targets into a tough Week 14 clash with the Texans. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Just five touches in return
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 7:19 PM
Pacheco carries the ball three times for 16 yards and caught both his targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: After missing the prior three games due to a knee injury, Pacheco was back in action but found himself firmly behind Kareem Hunt in the backfield pecking order, as the veteran turned 15 touches into 80 scrimmage yards. Hunt's recent success appears to have solidified his spot at the top of the depth chart, and Pacheco -- who has yet to reach 60 rushing yards in any game this season -- will likely struggle to make an impact on limited volume in Week 14 against the Texans. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Handles lead duties in Dallas
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 7:16 PM
Hunt carried the ball 14 times for 58 yards and caught one of two targets for 22 yards in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Even with Isiah Pacheco back in the lineup, Hunt handled the bulk of the work in the Kansas City backfield, getting 15 touches to Pacheco's five and out-gaining him 80 scrimmage yards to 33. Hunt did see his four-game TD streak come to an end, but the 80 combined yards were his second-highest total of the season after last week's 130. The veteran appears to have a firm hold of the No. 1 RB job heading into a tough Week 14 matchup against the Texans. |
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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Four TDs not enough in Week 13
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 7:12 PM
Mahomes completed 23 of 34 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys. He added 30 rushing yards on three carries.
Analysis: It was a vintage performance from Mahomes, who hit Rashee Rice for a pair of TDs while also finding Travis Kelce and Hollywood Brown for scores, but it wasn't quite enough to pull off a win in Dallas. It's the second four-TD performance of the season for Mahomes, and it came in tough circumstances as both his starting tackles, Jawaan Taylor (elbow) and Josh Simmons (wrist), left the game and didn't return. At 6-6, Kansas City's playoff hopes are fading fast, and Mahomes will face a daunting matchup in Week 14 to try and keep them alive against the Texans' elite defense. |
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Elijah Mitchell Elijah Mitchell Healthy scratch again
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 2:33 PM
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell got a chance to make his season debut Week 11 versus Denver but reverted to being a healthy scratch Week 12. With Isiah Pacheco now back in action, Mitchell quietly falls back to No. 4 on Kansas City's backfield depth chart. In his lone regular-season appearance thus far, Mitchell played seven offensive snaps and failed to haul in his only target. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Competing with Pacheco again
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 2:50 PM
Hunt's teammate Isiah Pacheco (knee) will return for Thursday's game at Dallas, but Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he isn't sure how much Pacheco will play, ESPN's Nate Taylor reports.
Analysis: Pacheco was Kansas City's lead runner before his knee sprain, but the role didn't amount to much in fantasy with Hunt stealing goal-line work and Brashard Smith taking a few touches each week. Hunt was far more valuable in Pacheco's absence, recording three straight games with at least 47 snaps, 12 touches and 12.5 PPR points. His playing time figures to decrease now, though to what extent is unclear. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Won't play Thursday
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 11:05 AM
Gray (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Gray's next chance to see game action will arrive Dec. 7 against the Texans. In his absence Thursday afternoon, Robert Tonyanand Jared Wiley will be next in line for TE snaps that don't go to starter Travis Kelce. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Cleared for Thanksgiving Day
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:50 PM
Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that Pacheco (knee) will play in the Chiefs' Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco has been sidelined for the past four weeks and has missed three games while recovering from an MCL sprain, but he's in the clear to return to the lineup after being listed as a full participant on Kansas City's first two Week 13 practice reports. The 26-year-old had played at least 50 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps in seven of his first eight appearances prior to getting hurt, but he may have to settle for a lesser role upon his return, at least initially. Kareem Hunt filled in acceptably as Kansas City's lead back over the past three games with three rushing touchdowns to go with 247 yards from scrimmage on 59 touches, and he could end up handling the brunt of the work again Thursday if the Chiefs want to ease Pacheco back in from the knee injury. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy No limitations in practice Tuesday
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:43 PM
Worthy (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: The Chiefs estimated Worthy as a limited participant on their initial Week 13 practice report issued Monday, but the second-year wideout took every rep Tuesday to put to rest any doubt about his availability for Thursday's game against the Cowboys. Since Rashee Rice made his season debut Week 7 and stepped in as the Chiefs' clear No. 1 wideout, Worthy hasn't seen his involvement taper off much but is nonetheless struggling to deliver useful fantasy production. In the Chiefs' ensuing five games, Worthy hasn't recorded a touchdown and hasn't eclipsed 60 yards from scrimmage in any contest. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Submits full practice
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:39 PM
Rice (hamstring) was a full practice participant Tuesday.
Analysis: Coming out of a Week 12 win over the Colts in which Rice recorded eight catches for a season-high 141 yards on 12 targets, the Chiefs gauged him as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report. The hamstring issue evidently isn't a major concern for Rice, whose upgrade to full participation Tuesday sets the stage for him to play Thursday against the Cowboys. With running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) and wideout Xavier Worthy (ankle) also practicing fully, the Chiefs are expected to have their full complement of skill-position players available in Week 13, save for No. 2 tight end Noah Gray (concussion). |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Blanked by Colts
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:29 PM
Thornton didn't reel in his lone target during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory against the Colts.
Analysis: Thornton's role on offense has declined significantly with all of the Chiefs' weapons available, and there's nothing to suggest that will change. Thornton remains a deep-threat option in the passing attack, evidenced by his 61-yard grab in Week 11 versus the Broncos, but he'll likely see minimal opportunities moving forward, so he can be viewed as a depth piece with some upside if injuries hit the wide receiver room. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Tallies one reception in Week 12
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:21 PM
Smith-Schuster notched one reception (on two targets) for eight yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory over the Colts.
Analysis: Smith-Schuster hasn't tallied more than a single catch in any of the last three games and hasn't cracked double-digits in receiving yards over that span, so there are very few formats in which he should be considered a fantasy option. While he still receives decent run (45 snaps Sunday), he's not in line for many looks in the passing game, barring an absence from Rashee Rice. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Makes impact as receiver
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:17 PM
Smith tallied one rush for five yards and hauled in three of four targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime win against the Colts.
Analysis: Smith remains a pass-catching option out of the backfield, akin to Jerrick McKinnon in previous seasons, but he doesn't quite sport the same kind of upside just yet. Smith has made an impact as a receiver through 11 games, notching 19 grabs for 161 yards. However, he's averaged just 3.0 yards per carry on his 29 totes and firmly remains third in the backfield pecking order behind Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. As long as that duo remains healthy, Smith figures to remain a periphery piece for the Chiefs. |
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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Snares sole target
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:09 PM
Brown reeled in his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory against the Colts.
Analysis: Brown hasn't reached pay dirt in any of the last four contests, and he doesn't sport enough target volume to warrant a look in the vast majority of fantasy formats. As long as Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy remain available, they will continue to claim the vast majority of looks in the passing game, while Brown will aim to produce on limited looks. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Sitting out Tuesday's practice
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 11:59 AM
Head coach Andy Reid said that Gray (concussion) won't participate in Tuesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: With Gray not yet cleared for practice after entering concussion protocol following Sunday's overtime victory over the Colts, he would appear to be a long shot to play Thursday in Dallas. Assuming Gray ends up being ruled out for the Thanksgiving Day matchup, Robert Tonyan and Jared Wiley would be next in line to provide depth at tight end behind starter Travis Kelce. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Hopeful for Week 13 return
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 10:12 PM
Pacheco (knee) is optimistic that he'll be able to play Thursday against the Cowboys, though the Chiefs have yet to make a final decision regarding his status, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco has been sidelined since Week 8 with a sprained MCL but returned to practice ahead of Kansas City's Week 12 matchup against the Colts. He logged an additional estimated full practice Monday, which seemingly sets him up to return on Thanksgiving afternoon against the Cowboys. However, a short week complicates his outlook a bit. Even if he is active, Pacheco would likely still be in a split backfield with Kareem Hunt, who has operated as the primary back in Pacheco's absence. |
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire Clyde Edwards-Helaire Reverts to practice squad
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 8:25 PM
Edwards-Helaire reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Edwards-Helaire was elevated to the active roster to operate as a third option at running back behind Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win against the Colts. Edwards-Helaire logged 17 snaps on offense, compiling eight yards on five carries while catching both of his targets for nine yards. He finished third at his position in offensive snaps behind Hunt (68) and Smith (18), while Isiah Pacheco (knee) and Elijah Mitchell (coach's decision) were unavailable. Pacheco was estimated to be a full participant at the team's walkthrough Monday, so he may be set to make his return to action following a three-game absence. If Pacheco can't go Thursday against the Cowboys, there's a good chance that Edwards-Helaire would garner another elevation in Week 13. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Unavailable for walkthrough
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 6:29 PM
Gray (concussion) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Chiefs' walkthrough Monday.
Analysis: Gray suffered a concussion in the team's 23-20 overtime win against the Colts on Sunday, so his inability to participate Monday comes as no surprise. The tight end will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Thursday's contest against the Cowboys, which feels like a long shot. If Gray is unable to go in Week 13, Robert Tonyan would stand to operate in the top reserve spot at tight end behind Travis Kelce in Dallas. |
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