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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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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Limited on Monday's estimate
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:36 PM
Worthy (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Worthy continues to manage an ankle issue, but the wideout was able to log a 77 percent snap share in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Colts, while catching four of his eight targets for 59 yards in the contest. With no reported setbacks, his listed limitations Monday were presumably maintenance-related. Worthy now has two more chances to log a full practice listing before Kansas City's Week 13 injury designations are posted ahead of Thursday's game against the Cowboys. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Dealing with hamstring issue
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:28 PM
Rice was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate due to a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Rice took full advantage of his 12 targets during Sunday's overtime win versus the Colts, turning them into eight catches for 141 yards and no touchdowns. He, along with fellow WR Xavier Worthy (ankle, LP on Monday), are tending to injuries afterward, but the pair will have two more opportunities to prove their respective levels of health in advance of Thursday's game at Dallas. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Logs full listing Monday
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:22 PM
Pacheco (knee) was listed as full on Monday's estimated injury report.
Analysis: The Chiefs didn't hold a practice in the wake of Sunday's overtime win against the Colts, but Pacheco began this week as he did last week with a full listing. He proceeded to be a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday before coach Andy Reid ruled Pacheco out for Week 12 action. How Pacheco is listed Tuesday and Wednesday likely will determine whether Kansas City gives him a chance to play Thursday at Dallas. If he's able to suit up, he may be doing so with the brace that he's been wearing to protect his right knee, and his eventual workload could be limited considering Kareem Hunt has taken on the vast majority of RB reps during Pacheco's current three-game absence. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy More involved in OT win
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:34 PM
Worthy caught four of eight targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Colts.
Analysis: The reception and yardage totals were his best showing since Week 8, while the target volume was Worthy's highest since Week 5. The second-year speedster has gone five straight games without getting into the end zone, managing just an 18-195-0 line on 31 targets over that span, but Worthy will get a chance to break out against a shaky secondary in Week 13 during a Thanksgiving tilt against the Cowboys. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Four catches against Colts
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:29 PM
Kelce caught four of six targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over Indianapolis.
Analysis: The yardage total was his lowest since Week 3, but Kelce did record at least four receptions for the fourth straight game, a stretch in which he's delivered a 23-299-2 line on 32 targets. The veteran tight end remains a key part of the Kansas City passing game at age 36, and Kelce could be busier in Week 13 during a Thanksgiving clash with the Cowboys. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Busts out in OT win
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:24 PM
Rice caught eight of 12 targets for 141 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Colts. He added a two-point conversion on a pass from Patrick Mahomes.
Analysis: The dozen targets were a season high for Rice, who turned that elevated volume into the first 100-yard receiving game by a Kansas City wideout this season. Rice has put together a 34-394-3 line on 47 targets through five games since making his belated season debut, adding a fourth score on the ground, and he'll take plenty of momentum into a Thanksgiving clash with the Cowboys in Week 13. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Tops century mark against Indy
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:21 PM
Hunt carried the ball 30 times for 104 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Colts.
Analysis: The 30 totes were a career high for the veteran RB, as Kansas City committed to attacking Indianapolis' run defense with DeForest Buckner (neck) on IR. The strategy worked, as Hunt became the first KC player to reach 100 rushing yards this season, and he punctuated his big performance with a two-yard TD plunge in the fourth quarter that kicked off a comeback from a 20-9 deficit -- a score that extended his TD streak to four games. Isiah Pacheco (knee) could be ready to return in Week 13, but even if he does, Hunt figures to still have a significant role in the backfield in a Thanksgiving tilt against the Cowboys. |
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