
Patrick Mahomes II
QB - Kansas City Chiefs
2024 Outlook
Availability
Patrick Mahomes II is off the injury report for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Texans.
Fantasy Impact
Mahomes sat out the regular season finale in Week 18. The Chiefs will be pretty much at full health for their playoff opener.
Patrick Mahomes will sit out the Chiefs' regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos after Kansas City secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz will start in his place.
Fantasy Impact
For those competing in Week 18 fantasy championships, Mahomes' absence is a tough blow. With the Chiefs having clinched the top seed, they’re protecting their star QB. If you’ve been riding Mahomes all season, you’ll need to pivot to a backup QB for this week’s matchup.
Patrick Mahomes II completed 29-of-38 pass attempts for 320 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing once for 12 yards in the Chiefs' 29-10 Week 17 win over the Steelers.
Fantasy Impact
Mahomes II turned in a strong performance with the help of a Kansas City offensive line that did not allow a sack Wednesday, throwing for more than two touchdowns for the first time in five games. The superstar quarterback could be rested after the Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC Christmas Day, with a Week 18 contest against the Denver Broncos up next.
Patrick Mahomes II said he thinks his ankle “should be in a better place” for Week 17 against the Steelers.
Fantasy Impact
Mahomes was playing on a sprained ankle last week, but it didn't appear to be hinder him too much. He should be a full-go on Wednesday against the Steelers.
Patrick Mahomes II completed 28-of-41 pass attempts for 260 yards and one touchdown while also rushing five times for 33 yards and one touchdown in the Chiefs' 27-19 Week 16 win over the Texans.
Fantasy Impact
Mahomes II continues a mostly reliable stretch behind center, recording two or more touchdowns in four of his last six games. The superstar quarterback is a QB2 option for fantasy managers ahead of a Week 17 Christmas Day matchup against a strong Pittsburgh Steelers defense.