Kansas City Chiefs
AFC West
Kansas City, Missouri · GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium2026 Season
Beat Writer — Nate Taylor
The AthleticNew story. Patrick Mahomes made sizable improvements in September — progress with his footwork, being surgical on play-action passes & effective when throwing the ball from outside of the pocket. His best trait, though? He has rediscovered the deep pass. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/…
New story. Not everything was perfect for the Chiefs in their win over the Dolphins. But the Chiefs are 3-0 & one key difference in the offense, when compared to last year, has emerged: Their play-action attack. On Mahomes being perfect in that aspect yesterday. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/…
New story. Next to Patrick Mahomes, at the start of a 9-month odyssey to Week 1, was the MRI machine. “I’m willing to do whatever it takes.” His exhaustive, day-after-day actions led him to achieve his mission. Inside the 274 days that rebuild Mahomes. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/…
Projected Starting Lineup
Offense — Skill 6
- QB Patrick Mahomes
- RB Kenneth Walker III
- FB Ben VanSumeren
- WR Rashee Rice
- TE Travis Kelce
- PK Harrison Butker
Offensive Line 5
- LT Josh Simmons
- LG Kingsley Suamataia
- C Creed Humphrey
- RG Trey Smith
- RT Kahlil Benson
Defensive Line 4
- LDE George Karlaftis
- LDT Chris Jones
- RDT Khyiris Tonga
- RDE Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Linebackers 3
- SLB Jeffrey Bassa
- MLB Nick Bolton
- WLB Drue Tranquill
Secondary 5
- LCB Nohl Williams
- NB L’Jarius Sneed
- RCB Mansoor Delane
- SS Chamarri Conner
- FS Alohi Gilman
Special Teams 5
- P Matt Araiza
- LS James Winchester
- H Matt Araiza
- KR Nikko Remigio
- PR Nikko Remigio
2027 Rookie Class
Show draft picks (7)
| Rd | Pick | Pos | Player | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #6 | CB | Mansoor Delane | LSU |
| 1 | #29 | DT | Peter Woods | Clemson |
| 2 | #40 | DE | R Mason Thomas | Oklahoma |
| 4 | #109 | CB | Jadon Canady | Oregon |
| 5 | #161 | RB | Emmett Johnson | Nebraska |
| 5 | #176 | WR | Cyrus Allen | Cincinnati |
| 7 | #249 | QB | Garrett Nussmeier | LSU |
2026 Schedule
Regular season (17 games)
| Wk | Opp | Result | Spread | ATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs | DEN | W 31–10 | +2.5 | cover |
| 2 | vs | IND | W 33–30 | +6.0 | cover |
| 3 | @ | MIA | W 24–10 | +10.0 | cover |
| 4 | @ | LV | W 30–27 | +4.5 | cover |
| 6 | vs | LAC | 2026-10-18 | ||
| 7 | @ | SEA | 2026-10-25 | ||
| 8 | @ | DEN | 2026-11-01 | ||
| 9 | vs | NYJ | 2026-11-08 | ||
| 10 | @ | ATL | 2026-11-15 | ||
| 11 | vs | ARI | 2026-11-22 | ||
| 12 | @ | BUF | 2026-11-26 | ||
| 13 | @ | LAR | 2026-12-03 | ||
| 14 | @ | CIN | 2026-12-13 | ||
| 15 | vs | NE | 2026-12-21 | ||
| 16 | vs | SF | 2026-12-27 | ||
| 17 | @ | LAC | 2027-01-03 | ||
| 18 | vs | LV | 2027-01-10 | ||