The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a disappointing six-win season in 2025 and have their sights set on punching their ticket to a Super Bowl berth.
While it remains to be seen if Kansas City's new-look roster will have what it takes to compete seriously for a championship, the team hosts several players who should have no problem making fantasy football managers happy all season.
Here are the top four Chiefs players who fans should consider starting in fantasy football in Week 1:
4. Xavier Worthy, Wide Receiver
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy is entering his third season in the NFL and has yet to live up to his full potential. Frankly, the Chiefs have struggled to find the right place for him in their offense. Kansas City revamped the offense this summer, however, which should
allow Worthy to find some consistency.
3. Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback
After spending the first eight months of 2026 recovering from a knee injury, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has indicated that he is ready to take the field in Week 1. Generally, expectations for a player fresh off ACL surgery are pretty low, but Mahomes continues to prove that he is no ordinary human. If there is one thing we've learned about the two-time MVP, it's that he plays with a chip on his shoulder. Expect another superhuman season from Mahomes, which will start with a marvelous performance against Denver in primetime.
2. Travis Kelce, Tight End
Tight end Travis Kelce is likely nearing the end of his NFL journey. After getting married to arguably the world's biggest pop star this summer, Kelce is undoubtedly thinking about retirement. That being said, the Chiefs brought the four-time All-Pro back for a reason. Expect Mahomes to look Kelce's way early and often against the Broncos.
1. Rashee Rice, Wide Receiver
Wide receiver Rashee Rice had an interesting offseason, to say the least. After battling legal troubles this summer, the former SMU Mustang is going into this season more motivated than ever. Rice was dominant in his first few years in Kansas City, and I expect he will begin his rebound season with an elite performance in Week 1.
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This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: These 4 Chiefs could be top fantasy football performers in Week 1
