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Noah Gray Noah Gray Little production on Sunday night
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 3:45 PM
Gray gathered in one of his three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 20-10 defeat versus Houston.
Analysis: Gray's lone catch came on the last play of the contest, and he was unable to reel in either of the other two passes headed his direction. The fifth-year tight end hasn't notched more than three catches in a game this year and has yet to reach the end zone, so there isn't a ton to like from a fantasy standpoint. Even if Travis Kelce elects to hang up the cleats following the 2025 campaign, questions remain surrounding Gray's viability as a starting tight end. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Totals one touch in Week 14
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 3:23 PM
Smith recorded one rush for seven yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: While the final score was a 10-point Chiefs loss, the contest remained close enough throughout that KC didn't need to abandon the run until the very end. Thus, Smith saw limited usage, notching just five offensive snaps in the contest. While he continues to be featured a bit as a kick returner, Smith has just one offensive touch to his name over the last two weeks, and there's little to suggest that will change as long as Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt stay healthy. |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Snares two passes versus Texans
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 3:19 PM
Thornton logged two receptions (on three targets) for 19 yards during Sunday's 20-10 defeat versus Houston.
Analysis: Thornton continues to be part of the glob of wideouts who rotate in to occasionally spell or work alongside the primary duo of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, logging a 30 percent offensive snap share to sit just behind JuJu Smith-Schuster (38 percent) and Hollywood Brown (34 percent). There's little to like from the latter group in terms of fantasy, Thornton included, but Thornton should continue to mix into the offensive scheme as a deep threat, and there's always the possibility of a role expansion should injuries hit the top of the depth chart. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Minimal output versus Houston
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 2:56 PM
Smith-Schuster reeled in one of two targets for five yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Smith-Schuster ranked third among wideouts in terms of offensive snap share in Sunday's contest, but that amounted to just a 38 percent share. The veteran has claimed no more than one pass in any of the last five contests and has just one touchdown on the ledger in 2025, so he can safely be left on the waiver wire in the vast majority of fantasy formats. |
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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Notches big gain on lone catch
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 2:51 PM
Brown gathered in one of two targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 20-10 defeat to the Texans.
Analysis: Brown played his role as a deep threat true to form but was unable to find paydirt in the contest. His 35-yard grab kicked off the Chiefs' lone touchdown drive of the day Sunday in what was a lackluster showing from the offense overall. Brown and company will need to be at their best in the coming weeks to secure a playoff spot, but Brown is still just an ancillary option in the offense, finishing with only a 34 percent offensive snap share in Week 14 despite a game script that should have included a pass-heavy approach. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Quelled by Texans
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 2:46 PM
Pacheco recorded nine carries for 30 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: Pacheco's workload ramped up a bit in his second game back from injury, but he was still limited to just nine touches after handling just five a week ago versus the Cowboys. Kareem Hunt has handled a heftier workload in both contests. That's not guaranteed to continue, but Pacheco and Hunt should both see their fair share of totes. The Chiefs falling behind earlier and more often doesn't help the running back room's cause either, and it doesn't get much easier with the Chargers and Broncos on the schedule in two of the next three games. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Leading receiver on three catches
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 11:21 PM
Worthy brought in three of four targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: Worthy finished as the Chiefs' leading receiver despite ranking third in targets behind TE Travis Kelce and WR Rashee Rice. The 22-year-old Worthy was the only starter to generate any kind of a downfield threat against Houston's stout defense. The versatile wideout did not record a rushing attempt for the third time over his last four appearances. He has, however, eclipsed 50 receiving yards in three consecutive contests, providing a solid floor for fantasy managers in deeper formats. Worthy's upside lies in his ability to rip off huge gains, and the same could be said for next Sunday's tilt against the Chargers. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Scores KC's only TD Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 11:07 PM
Hunt rushed 12 times for 30 yards and a touchdown while failing to bring in his only target in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: Hunt struggled generating running room on his 12 carries Sunday, but he rewarded fantasy managers with the only touchdown from Kansas City's side in the primetime loss. Former starter Isiah Pacheco remained involved by gaining the same yardage on nine carries, but he couldn't match the starter's trip to the end zone. Hunt has been providing a high floor since taking over lead back duties, a scenario that should hold true in Week 15 against the Chargers. |
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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Falters in brutal SNF matchup
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 10:49 PM
Mahomes completed 14 of 33 pass attempts for 160 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions while gaining 59 rushing yards on seven attempts in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Mahomes was shut down completely by the Texans' vaunted defense on Sunday Night Football, a scene we are not used to seeing over the course of the signal-caller's illustrious career. All credit goes to Houston's defense, but Kansas City's role players didn't offer much relief. The Chiefs' receivers suffered six drops in the primetime loss, with notable guffaws coming in critical moments from stars Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce. Mahomes will have to pull out one of his Superman games against the Chargers in order to keep his team's bleak playoff hopes alive in Week 15. |
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Elijah Mitchell Elijah Mitchell Not playing Week 14
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 6:06 PM
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Mitchell will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive game, as the Chiefs will go with a three-man backfield Sunday in Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith. Mitchell's next opportunity to play is Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 14, though he's unlikely to play unless Hunt, Pacheco or Smith were to miss time. |
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Nikko Remigio Nikko Remigio Won't play due to shoulder injury
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:21 PM
Remigio (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Remigio was listed as a limited practice participant Friday due to a shoulder issue, which is severe enough for him to miss his first game of the season. He's mostly served on special teams as a returner on punts and kickoffs, so in Remigio's absence, those duties will fall to Tyquan Thornton, Brashard Smith and Jalen Royals. Remigio will aim to progress enough in his recovery to return in Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 14. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Cleared to play Week 14
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:18 PM
Gray (concussion/shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Gray entered the league's concussion protocol following the Chiefs' Week 12 loss to the Colts, which prevented him from playing in Kansas City's Thanksgiving Day loss to Dallas. The fifth-year tight end has also been working through a shoulder injury, but he's been cleared to play against Houston after logging a full practice week. Gray will return to his TE2 role behind Travis Kelce, which means less offensive snaps will be available for Robert Tonyan and Jared Wiley. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Full practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:15 PM
Gray (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Gray missed last week's loss to the Cowboys, but he's progressing well and appears on track to clear the league's concussion protocol before Sunday's game versus the Texans. Gray typically plays more than half the offensive snaps in a game. He has produced 16 receptions for 132 yards through 11 games. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Held without catch in Week 13 loss
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 7:25 PM
Smith-Schuster failed to haul in his lone target during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith-Schuster failed to record a catch for the second time in three games, and the 2017 second rounder's 22 snaps on offense was fourth most among Chiefs wide receivers behind Rashee Rice (59), Xavier Worthy (58) and Hollywood Brown (29). Smith-Schuster recorded three catches or more in five of the first seven games of the regular season, but the veteran wideout figures to serve in a rotational role for the rest of the 2025 campaign unless Rice, Worthy or Brown were to miss time. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Phased out of offense
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 7:16 PM
Smith returned one kickoff for 33 yards during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith played just five snaps and didn't see a touch on offense following Isiah Pacheco's return from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Smith figures to see seldom use on offense in games for which Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are both active, though Smith should continue to see work on kickoffs as a returner. |
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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Scores TD on two targets
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 10:19 AM
Brown caught both of his targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in a 31-28 loss at Dallas on Thursday.
Analysis: Brown has four or fewer targets in seven straight games, after getting five or more in each of Kansas City's first five contests. He's been efficient with his limited chances, but his snap shares have landed between 33 and 44 percent each week since Rashee Rice returned from suspension. Brown figures to continue in his part-time role Week 14 against Houston. |
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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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