NFL TEAM

Kansas City Chiefs

2026 record: 5-1

WEEK 8 MATCHUP AWAY @ Denver Broncos

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Kansas City Chiefs Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 KC vs DEN
Overall Team FormStrong
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineElite
Overall blocking environment
Run GameElite
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentStrong
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseAverage
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontWeak
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlElite
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingElevated
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Kansas City Chiefs is operating in a strong offensive environment with above-average efficiency and multiple ways to sustain scoring drives.

One fantasy offset is catch-up passing. When Kansas City Chiefs falls behind, short and intermediate completions can pile up quickly in the fourth quarter, creating late passing and receiving production even when the overall offensive performance has been inefficient.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
KC PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionElite
DEN PASS RUSH
Pass RushElite
KC RUN GAME
Run GameElite
DEN RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseWeak
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Kansas City Chiefs DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 6.9
SC Rank #12
WEEK 8

AWAY @ Denver Broncos

6.9 pts

Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because recent defensive form outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Current Week DEF #12 Matchup 10/10
WEEK 9

HOME vs New York Jets

10.4 pts

The matchup is neutral because sack opportunity and recent defensive form are largely offset by limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.

Early Outlook DEF #1 Matchup 6/10
WEEK 10

AWAY @ Atlanta Falcons

5.8 pts

The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure, while recent defensive form and strong opportunity helps preserve the floor. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Longer-Range DEF #15 Matchup 4/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #1 Patrick Mahomes FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
RB #3 Jaydn Ott
RB #4 Brashard Smith OUT
WR #1 Rashee Rice QUESTIONABLE
WR #3 Jalen Royals
WR #4 Cyrus Allen
WR #7 Tyquan Thornton OUT
WR #8 Jeff Caldwell OUT
WR #9 Jimmy Holiday OUT
TE #1 Travis Kelce QUESTIONABLE
TE #2 Noah Gray
TE #4 Jared Wiley
2026 SCHEDULE

Kansas City Chiefs Schedule

Week 1 HOME vs Denver Broncos 2026-09-14 • DEN 10 - KC 31
Week 2 HOME vs Indianapolis Colts 2026-09-20 • IND 30 - KC 33
Week 3 AWAY @ Miami Dolphins 2026-09-27 • KC 24 - MIA 10
Week 4 AWAY @ Las Vegas Raiders 2026-10-04 • KC 30 - LV 27
Week 6 HOME vs Los Angeles Chargers 2026-10-18 • LAC 6 - KC 22
Week 7 AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks 2026-10-25 • KC 3 - SEA 20
Week 8 AWAY @ Denver Broncos 2026-11-01
Week 9 HOME vs New York Jets 2026-11-08
Week 10 AWAY @ Atlanta Falcons 2026-11-15
Week 11 HOME vs Arizona Cardinals 2026-11-22
Week 12 AWAY @ Buffalo Bills 2026-11-26
Week 13 AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams 2026-12-03
Week 14 AWAY @ Cincinnati Bengals 2026-12-13
Week 15 HOME vs New England Patriots 2026-12-21
Week 16 HOME vs San Francisco 49ers 2026-12-27
Week 17 AWAY @ Los Angeles Chargers 2027-01-03
Week 18 HOME vs Las Vegas Raiders 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

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GAME DAY

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