QB - Kansas City Chiefs
- 6' 2"
- 225 lbs
- Age 31
- Texas Tech
89°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #20
- Proj.
- 15.8 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesPatrick Mahomes saw his season end in Week 15 last year with a torn ACL. Prior to that horrible injury, he was the QB2 in fantasy points per game. Last year, he averaged a career-high 6.6 rushing attempts per game and 30.1 rushing yards per game. He was first in scrambles per game and 14th in red zone carries per game among quarterbacks. I don't expect those numbers to repeat this season coming off the ACL injury. Mahomes will work from the pocket more in 2026, especially to open the season. Last year, outside of the immense passing volume he saw, it was an uninspiring year for Mahomes as an accurate passer. Among 38 qualifying passers, he was 18th in yards per attempt, 24th in adjusted completion rate, 16th in highly accurate throw rate, and 30th in catchable target rate. Denver is a tough test out of the gate for Mahomes. Last year, Denver allowed the second-fewest yards per attempt, the sixth-lowest passer rating, the second-lowest passing success rate, and the sixth-fewest EPA per dropback.
Player News
View More NewsPatrick Mahomes II (knee) practiced in a full capacity on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Mahomes was able to take part in Kansas City's first practice of the week on Thursday and wasn't limited in any way. It seems like the team is planning on him starting on Monday night, barring any unforeseen setbacks. His presence would be great news for the fantasy value of players like Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce in a matchup against a tough Denver defense.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | QB #20 | QB #11 | QB #25 | 125 |
| Rest of Season | QB #15 | QB #14 | QB #15 | 3 |
| Dynasty | QB #8 | QB #7 | QB #10 | 5 |
ECR vs ADP
| Pass Cmp | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Pass Ints | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.2 | 33.1 | 220.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 17.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 15.8 |
| Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player stats are not available for the 2026 season | |||||
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Pass Yds | Pass Tds | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player does not have any game data for the 2026 season | ||||||
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. DEN | 24th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | IND, MIA, LV | 9th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | NE, SF, LAC | 25th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 30th easiest remaining opponents |
