Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs Overview
QB Health / Depth
Kansas City Chiefs QB Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Patrick Mahomes is listed Full Participation in Practice with Knee. QB2 Justin Fields has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB3 Garrett Nussmeier has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data.
WR Health / Depth
Kansas City Chiefs WR Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Rashee Rice is listed Questionable with Hamstring • Knee. WR2 Xavier Worthy has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Jalen Royals has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR4 Cyrus Allen has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data.
Offensive Line Strength
Kansas City Chiefs is rated Elite. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Elite grade indicates the line is providing a favorable foundation for both the passing game and rushing workload.
RB Health / Depth
Kansas City Chiefs RB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Ben VanSumeren has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB1 Kenneth Walker III has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Emmett Johnson has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data. RB3 Jaydn Ott has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data.
TE Health / Depth
Kansas City Chiefs TE Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Travis Kelce is listed Questionable with Ankle. TE2 Noah Gray has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Jake Briningstool has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Jared Wiley has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Defensive Line Strength
Kansas City Chiefs is rated Weak. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Weak grade indicates the current front is not consistently controlling the line of scrimmage or generating enough disruption.
Public team-context grades summarize the player's weekly environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, raw inputs or model calculations.
Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Patrick Mahomes ranks #16 of 28 quarterbacks for Week 8. The matchup is a concern, but the role and broader scoring environment are strong enough to keep the projection near the top.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The overall combination of role, recent performance and upcoming conditions keeps him competitive within the position.
What Could Go Wrong
- The opponent presents one of the tougher relative matchups in this week’s player pool.
- The expected scoring environment is more limited than many alternatives at the position.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: QB
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
AWAY @ Denver Broncos
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
The matchup grades tough because the opposing pass rush and the current injury designation, while strong pass protection and rushing upside helps preserve the floor. The opposing pass rush is a pressure factor and can reduce clean-pocket opportunities. The offensive line gives the quarterback a favorable protection base.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Rush • Offensive Line • QB Rushing • Injury Status
HOME vs New York Jets
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because strong pass protection, rushing upside and scoring upside are largely offset by the current injury designation. The offensive line gives the quarterback a favorable protection base. Rushing production adds another path to fantasy points beyond passing volume.
Key Drivers: Offensive Line • QB Rushing • Scoring Environment • Injury Status
AWAY @ Atlanta Falcons
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because a favorable pass-defense matchup, strong pass protection and rushing upside outweighs the opposing pass rush and the current injury designation. Atlanta Falcons grades below average against the pass, raising the passing ceiling. The opposing pass rush is a pressure factor and can reduce clean-pocket opportunities.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Opponent Pass Rush • Offensive Line • QB Rushing
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Previous Games vs Denver Broncos
Past opponent performance is supporting context only. Personnel, coaching and team strength can change between meetings.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | QB #1620.6 pts projected | Pending | — | AWAY @ DEN |
| 2026 Week 7 | QB #1521.1 pts projected | 6.0 ptsActual QB #24 | -15.1 pts | AWAY @ SEA |
| 2026 Week 6 | QB #1322.2 pts projected | 10.5 ptsActual QB #20 | -11.7 pts | HOME vs LAC |
| 2026 Week 4 | QB #1124.3 pts projected | 17.0 ptsActual QB #13 | -7.3 pts | AWAY @ LV |
| 2026 Week 3 | QB #428.8 pts projected | 15.9 ptsActual QB #18 | -12.8 pts | AWAY @ MIA |
| 2026 Week 2 | QB #1224.7 pts projected | 29.0 ptsActual QB #4 | +4.3 pts | HOME vs IND |
| 2026 Week 1 | QB #2615.5 pts projected | 21.7 ptsActual QB #9 | +6.2 pts | HOME vs DEN |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.