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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Likely taking lead role
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 2:50 PM
Hunt is expected to get most of the carries Sunday at Buffalo in the absence of teammate Isiah Pacheco (knee), ESPN's Nate Taylor reports.
Analysis: Brashard Smith will have a role, and Elijah Mitchell may even get some work, but Hunt figures to take many/most of the carries that had been going to Pacheco. Adding those on top of the work he already gets -- which includes short-yardage situations -- should put Hunt in a valuable role, projecting for double-digit touches and solid odds to score a touchdown. A huge yardage total is unlikely, but potential TDs offer a path to upside that makes Hunt a sold lineup option for Week 9. |
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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Misses practice with illness
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 12:39 PM
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Brown (illness) will not practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Brown's health will have to be monitored for Week 9, as the veteran wideout will now have two more chances to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Bills. In the two games since Rashee Rice's return to the lineup, Brown played under 40 percent of offensive snaps. He failed to haul in his only target during Monday's win over the Commanders. As a result, even if he's cleared to suit up Week 9, the current state of Brown's involvement on offense will put him off the fantasy radar aside from in deeper formats. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Won't be practicing Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 12:29 PM
Pacheco (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco's absence from the Chiefs' first practice this week isn't surprising, with Tom Pelissero of NFL Network having reported Tuesday that the running back is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain. Per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com, coach Andy Reid indicated that he doesn't think Pacheco's injury is a long-term concern, but it remains to be seen if suiting up Sunday against the Bills is a possibility for the Chiefs' leading rusher. In the event that he's sidelined this weekend, Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith would be next up for carries, with Elijah Mitchell available to mix in. |
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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Comes up empty Monday
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 3:07 PM
Brown was unable to reel in his lone target during Monday's 28-7 win against the Commanders.
Analysis: Brown saw just 26 snaps during Monday's tilt, marking the second straight game he's seen fewer than 30 snaps. That coincides with the return of star wide receiver Rashee Rice, whose six-game suspension concluded prior to last week's contest versus the Raiders. However, that also coincides with two comfortable wins against the Raiders (31-0) and the Marcus Mariota-led Commanders (28-7), so the passing attack will likely be more relied upon in the coming weeks with the Bills, Broncos and Colts on the schedule. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Targeted four times in Week 8
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 2:59 PM
Gray reeled in two of four targets for 23 yards during Monday's 28-7 victory against the Commanders.
Analysis: Gray continues to see healthy usage in a heavy two-tight end offensive scheme in KC, playing 55-plus percent of the snaps in every game since Week 2. Even so, Gray doesn't provide a ton in the way of fantasy value, registering more than two catches just once all season while failing to reach pay dirt. Gray figures to remain a background figure in the offense as long as star tight end Travis Kelce is on the field. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Minimal output versus Washington
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 2:53 PM
Smith-Schuster gathered in both of his targets for 29 yards during Monday's 28-7 win versus the Commanders.
Analysis: Smith-Schuster totaled just 21 offensive snaps in the contest, his lowest total of the season, and his second week in a row playing fewer than 30 offensive snaps. With Rashee Rice back in the fold and the wideout room healthy, this trend seems likely to continue. Smith-Schuster was already on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues before Rice returned, and there are very few situations where he's worth rostering in fantasy at the moment. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Trio of carries Monday night
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 2:46 PM
Smith accrued three rushes for eight yards during Monday's 28-7 win against the Commanders.
Analysis: Smith remains a depth back for the Chiefs, but his lack of involvement as a receiver out of the backfield is a bit disappointing. Monday's effort marks the first time since Week 1 that Smith wasn't targeted and the first time since Week 3 that he didn't record a reception. The rookie back played just nine offensive snaps Monday but could see a bit more run should Isiah Pacheco's MCL injury cost him some time. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Nabs five passes on MNF
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 1:47 PM
Worthy reeled in five of seven targets for 53 yards during Monday's 28-7 victory over the Commanders.
Analysis: Worthy logged the second-most snaps among Chiefs wideouts Monday, tallying 58 to fall one shy of Rashee Rice (59). The second-year wideout also claimed his highest target volume since Week 5 against the Jaguars after recording just four targets in each of the last two tilts. He enters Week 9 as the No. 2 wideout option ahead of Hollywood Brown but remains firmly behind Rice -- who has claimed 19 targets in his two games since returning from a six-game suspension -- in the pecking order. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Dealing with MCL sprain
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 12:41 PM
Pacheco is considered week-to-week due to a right MCL sprain that he suffered during Monday's 28-7 win against the Commanders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The injury undoubtedly stems from the hit to the side of his right knee that he took in fourth quarter, but it happened late enough that the Chiefs never touched on its nature. He ended up pacing the team in rushing yards (58), which was a season-high marks for the fourth-year pro. Assuming Pacheco actually misses some time, Kareem Hunt is lined up to lead Kansas City's backfield, while Brashard Smith and even Elijah Mitchell are candidates to be regulars in the offense. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Leading rusher on 12 attempts
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 11:27 PM
Pacheco rushed 12 times for 58 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Monday's 28-7 win over Washington.
Analysis: Pacheco finished as the Chiefs' leading rusher a week after scoring his first touchdown of the season. His 58 rushing yards also represented a new high-water mark through eight appearances, which also highlights his capped production as part of a backfield committee. Pacheco did absorb a hard shot to his knee late in the contest, but he was seen moving freely on the sidelines after being checked out by the medical staff. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the rotation piece's status during the practice week ahead of a potential shootout against the Bills in Week 9. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Stays hot with another score Monday
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 11:10 PM
Rice corralled all nine of his targets for 93 yards and a touchdown while adding two carries for 12 rushing yards in Monday's 28-7 win over Washington.
Analysis: Rice stayed red-hot following his two-score debut in Week 7 with another trip to the end zone against the Commanders on Monday Night Football. In addition to his stellar receiving totals, the 25-year-old chipped in a pair of rare rushing attempts, matching the combined number of attempts from his first two seasons as a pro. Rice has accumulated 147 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 21 touches while reclaiming the No. 1 receiver role for Kansas City in two starts since returning from a six-game suspension. Fantasy managers have to feel great about Rice's role and production heading into a potential shootout against Buffalo on Sunday. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Vintage performance on MNF
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 10:53 PM
Kelce finished with six receptions (on eight targets) for 99 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 28-7 win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Kelce turned back the clock with a vintage stat line while leading his club in receiving in a one-sided victory. It also was the most yards the star tight end has recorded in a game through eight starts in 2025. The return of top wideout Rashee Rice in Week 7 has not cut into Kelce's production, with the latter averaging 4.5 receptions and 76.5 yards in the two games QB Patrick Mahomes' top targets have been active together this year. Look for Kelce to remain involved against the Bills in a matchup between AFC contenders Sunday. |
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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Fills stat sheet in comfortable win
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 10:36 PM
Mahomes completed 25 of 34 pass attempts for 299 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 30 rushing yards on four attempts in Monday's 28-7 win over Washington.
Analysis: Mahomes got off to a rocky start when he was picked off on Kansas City's first two offensive drives in Monday's primetime matchup. The resilient superstar settled in after halftime, rattling off three touchdown passes on consecutive drives out of the break. It was Mahomes' first start committing multiple turnovers this season, but it also was his third-straight appearance recording three scores for fantasy managers. The 29-year-old is putting up elite numbers again in 2025 after taking a step back over the previous two years. Mahomes checks in with 2,099 passing yards and 21 total touchdowns through eight starts as the Chiefs prepare to face Josh Allen and the Bills on Sunday in a Week 9 showdown of elite quarterbacks. |
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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals Healthy scratch Week 8
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 6:01 PM
Royals (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: Royals was a healthy scratch for the Chiefs' first three games of the regular season before making his NFL debut against the Ravens in Week 4. He hasn't recorded a target in each of Kansas City's last four games and will observe Monday's game on the sidelines in street clothes. Royals' next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Bills on Sunday. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Officially cleared for Week 8
Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 1:38 PM
Hunt (ankle/knee) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: Hunt didn't practice Thursday due to ankle and knee injuries, but he was able to log a full session Saturday to fade an injury tag heading into Monday night's contest. Hunt has logged 53 carries for 205 yards and three touchdowns while adding seven catches (on eight targets) for 55 yards through seven regular-season games. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Expected to play vs. Washington
Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 1:11 PM
Head coach Andy Reid said Saturday that Hunt (ankle/knee) is expected to play against the Commanders on Monday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: Hunt was back at practice Friday and Saturday after missing Thursday's session, and it appears the veteran running back will be available for Week 8 after working through ankle and knee injuries. Hunt and Isiah Pacheco will continue to serve as the Chiefs' one-two punch out of the backfield while rookie Brashard Smith provides depth. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Upgrades to limited Friday
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 3:14 PM
Hunt (ankle/knee) was a limited participant at practice Friday.
Analysis: Hunt's now listed with an ankle injury in addition to a knee injury, but on a positive note, he practiced in some capacity Friday after being a non-participant Thursday. The Chiefs will post their final injury report Saturday for Monday's game against the Commanders. If Hunt's limited or unavailable, rookie Brashard Smith could take on a larger role alongside Isiah Pacheco. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Not practicing Thursday
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 12:04 PM
Hunt (knee) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Per McMullen, Hunt is dealing with a bone bruise to his knee. The running back now has two more chances to practice in advance of Monday's game against the Commanders. If Hunt is limited or sidelined in Week 8, added snaps would be available for Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith, while Elijah Mitchell -- a healthy inactive in recent weeks -- could also rejoin the Chiefs' backfield mix. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Makes most of lone target
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 PM
Gray gathered in his only target for 28 yards during Sunday's 31-0 victory versus the Raiders.
Analysis: Gray continued a trend that isn't particularly promising from a fantasy standpoint, logging two or fewer targets for the fourth consecutive contest. His 59 percent offensive snap share is around par for the course, but the Chiefs took a 21-0 lead into the halftime locker room and added 10 more points in the third quarter, leading to a run-heavy approach for much of the second half. Even in close games, Gray isn't involved enough in the game plan to warrant a roster spot in the majority of fantasy formats. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Gets involved in blowout
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 11:18 AM
Smith notched 14 carries for 39 yards and hauled in all five targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 31-0 win against the Raiders.
Analysis: Smith logged more than four totes for the first time in his career Sunday, and he didn't really prove he's worthy of more, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry. The increased workload was likely a direct result of the contest turning into a laugher relatively early; the Chiefs took a 21-0 lead into the halftime locker room and led 31-0 after the third quarter. Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt remain squarely ahead of Smith in the pecking order, but Smith's receiving skills do make him a situational asset out of the backfield. |
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