Team Profile
Kansas City Chiefs
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12.5% 9thOff DVOA
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25.2% 14thPassing DVOA
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1.8% 9thRushing DVOA
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-16.8% 2ndDef DVOA
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-10.7% 6thDef Passing DVOA
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-24.9% 2ndDef Rushing DVOA
2024 Team Stats
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Points For24.4 12th
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Points Against18.0 4th
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Yards Per Game347.0 10th
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Yards Allowed Per Game290.0 4th
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) is officially listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Pacheco didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday due to a sprained toe, but he was able to return to practice on Friday and is expected to play this weekend. Still, the 24-year-old's injury is something to keep an eye on and makes him a bit more risky as a DFS play against a tough Baltimore defense on the road. Pacheco has had a high fantasy floor thanks to his weekly involvement as the Chiefs' primary running back, and he enters the weekend priced as the second-most expensive RB, behind only Christian McCaffrey. The second-year back has 39 rushing attempts for 186 yards and two touchdowns in two playoff games this year.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (toe/ankle) is missing his second consecutive practice on Thursday due to toe and ankle injuries. The 24-year-old has had a successful start to this year's postseason, producing 186 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries. He's racked up plenty of bumps and bruises this year, but it's unclear whether or not he's at risk of missing the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens surrendered the 13th-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs during the regular season, so it could be tough sledding for the Rutgers product if he plays. If he cannot suit up, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will likely operate as a bell cow back with limited options available for Kansas City. DFS gamers should monitor Pacheco's practice status and game designation on Friday.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Rashee Rice (hamstring), Kadarius Toney (hip) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) all put in full practices on Wednesday as the team began preparing for the AFC Championship this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs have a challenge on their hands to knock off the top seed in the AFC on the road if they want to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Baltimore's defense isn't going to make it easy on a KC offense that was down a bit in 2023, however, their pass defense took a dip late in the regular season. Rice, who was held to just four catches for 47 yards in the Divisional Round win over Buffalo, will look to bounce back. The 23-year-old rookie is really the only Chiefs pass-catcher not named Travis Kelce that is worth trusting in DFS lineups the rest of the postseason. Toney is hoping to return for the first time since Week 15.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (toe) said he should be good to go for Sunday's AFC Championship matchup against the Baltimore Ravens after missing Wednesday's practice with a sprained toe. The 24-year-old is managing a minor toe injury but should be back at practice on Thursday and Friday and handle his usual lead role in KC's backfield in Baltimore this weekend. In two playoff games this year, Pacheco has remained a huge part of the Chiefs' offense, seeing 39 carries for 186 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground. The Ravens have a tough defense at all three levels, but Pacheco will still have a high fantasy floor because of his high touch share in Kansas City's offense. Pacheco has had at least 15 touches in eight straight games played.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee) is not practicing on Wednesday to begin AFC title game prep. The second-year pass-catcher was designated to return from Injured Reserve on January 17 and logged limited practice sessions last Wednesday and Thursday. However, he did not practice on Friday and isn't participating today, so he might not be ready to be activated for Sunday's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Moore has hauled in just 43 of his 71 targets for 494 yards and one touchdown through his first 30 regular season games, so he's not worth much consideration in DFS lineups if he is activated.