Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-2, second in the AFC West. They have lost 2 in a row. Next they host the New York Jets. Bye: Week 5.
Record
- Record
- 5-2
- Division
- AFC West
- Streak
- L2
- Last 5
- 3-2
Chiefs Week 9 outlook
Kansas City sits at 5-2 atop the AFC West but comes in on a two-game skid, having been outscored badly in losses to Seattle and the Chargers after an earlier defeat in Denver. The offense has produced 167 points against 131 allowed, but recent results show a unit that has gone cold. Week 9 brings the Jets to Arrowhead, and the market gives the Chiefs a 78.6 percent win chance, a strong signal they're expected to snap the skid at home.
Patrick Mahomes projects for 19.0 DraftKings points against a Jets defense ranked 13th versus quarterbacks. Rashee Rice (13.5 projected) draws a similar middle-of-the-pack matchup. Travis Kelce is projected for 8.5 points against a defense ranked 24th against tight ends, a tougher matchup than his name alone suggests. Tyquan Thornton remains on injured reserve and is out.
On defense, cornerbacks L'Jarius Sneed and Mansoor Delane are questionable with knee and shoulder issues, and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott is out with a knee injury, thinning the front seven. Defensive end R Mason Thomas is questionable for a personal matter unrelated to injury. Secondary depth will be worth watching as kickoff approaches.
By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI
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2026 season so far
Through 7 games: 5-2, 2nd in the AFC West. They have scored 167 points and allowed 131 across 7 games, 23.9 for and 18.7 against per game. They have lost 2 straight. Patrick Mahomes leads in passing yards (1,795); Kenneth Walker III leads in rushing yards (867); Travis Kelce leads in receiving yards (422).
Next game
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs ·
Injuries
- Nikko RemigioWRQuestionable
- Mansoor DelaneCBOut
- Omarr Norman-LottDTOut
- Peter WoodsDTOut
Chiefs fantasy players this week
- 1Patrick MahomesQB19.5
- 2Kenneth Walker IIIRB18.5
- 3Rashee RiceWR13.0
- 4Tyquan ThorntonWR10.0
- 5Harrison ButkerK8.6
- 6Travis KelceTE8.5
- 7Emmett JohnsonRB7.5
- 8Xavier WorthyWR6.5
- 9Noah GrayTE5.0
- 10Cyrus AllenWR2.5
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Chiefs news
David Bailey is back in the Jets' lineup after missing time with a groin injury, returning for one of his toughest assignments yet as New York faces Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. The Jets will lean on his edge-rushing presence as they try to end a three-game losing skid.
Reported byNew York Post,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is looking forward to facing Travis Kelce and the Chiefs, recalling that he met Kelce during a predraft visit with Kansas City before New York drafted him 13 picks ahead of the Chiefs. Sadiq credited Kelce with helping pave the way for tight ends entering the league.
Source:New York PostOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Nick Saban appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast and argued that the College Football Playoff's move to a 24-team format is primarily about revenue rather than competitive fairness. The comments came during a wide-ranging discussion on the show the Kelce brothers host together.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Creed Humphrey has drawn criticism from a Chiefs legend after a series of errant snaps amid Kansas City's ongoing offensive line struggles. The issue is compounded by the continued absence of left tackle Josh Simmons, who remains out while recovering from a bulging disc, leaving the unit further depleted.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Several fantasy-relevant names, including DJ Moore, Rashee Rice, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Josh Jacobs, Chuba Hubbard and Jordyn Tyson, are featured in Week 9 start/sit discussions. Coaches and fantasy managers are weighing matchups and recent usage to decide which of these players offer the best lineup value this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 1,795
Passing yards
Patrick Mahomes - 867
Rushing yards
Kenneth Walker III - 422
Receiving yards
Travis Kelce - 77
Tackles
Nick Bolton - 16
Field goals
Harrison Butker
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 3-0
- Road
- 2-3
- Points per game
- 22.4
- Allowed per game
- 18.1
- Biggest win: 31-10 vs Denver Broncos
- Toughest loss: 3-20 at Seattle Seahawks
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18at Las Vegas RaidersL 12-14
- Week 1vs Denver BroncosW 31-10
- Week 2vs Indianapolis ColtsW 33-30
- Week 3at Miami DolphinsW 24-10
- Week 4at Las Vegas RaidersW 30-27
- Week 6vs Los Angeles ChargersW 22-6
- Week 7at Seattle SeahawksL 3-20
- Week 8at Denver BroncosL 24-28
- Week 9vs New York Jets
- Week 10at Atlanta Falcons
- Week 11vs Arizona Cardinals
- Week 12at Buffalo Bills
- Week 13at Los Angeles Rams
- Week 14at Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 15vs New England Patriots
- Week 16vs San Francisco 49ers
- Week 17at Los Angeles Chargers
- Week 18vs Las Vegas Raiders
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