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Chiefs Restructure Patrick Mahomes' Contract

The Kansas City Chiefs restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes' contract on Wednesday by converting $12 million of his 2023 roster bonus into a signing bonus to create $9.6 million in salary cap space this year, according to a source. It will give the reigning Super Bowl champions more flexibility in free agency. The Chiefs lost receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency to the New England Patriots and could also lose Mecole Hardman, but Mahomes has proven that he's the top dog among fantasy QBs by winning his second Super Bowl ring earlier this year. As long as he's healthy and tight end Travis Kelce is in town, it's hard to argue that any other QB should be taken ahead of Mahomes in 2023 fantasy drafts.

Mar 15 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Sign Jawaan Taylor, Moving On From Orlando Brown

Former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, according to a source. The deal includes $60 million guaranteed. It signals that the Chiefs are moving on from Orlando Brown, who played on the franchise tag in 2022. The 25-year-old Taylor has mostly played right tackle in his four NFL seasons with the Jaguars, but he's expected to move to the left side to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side in 2023 and beyond. He was the 35th overall pick in 2019 and has been extremely durable so far in his career, having not missed a single start in four years. It's a surprising development that KC is letting Brown, a four-time Pro Bowler, walk in free agency.

Mar 14 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Won't Use Franchise Tag On Orlando Brown

The Kansas City Chiefs will not use the franchise tag on impending free-agent offensive tackle Orlando Brown, according to a source. It was expected that the Chiefs would use the franchise tag on Brown for the second straight season, but that won't happen. The Chiefs now have until March 13 to try and re-sign the 26-year-old left tackle to a long-term contract extension. If they can't get anything done, Brown will hit the open market. Kansas City desperately wants to keep him around as quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind-side protector, so the fact that they aren't using the tag on the four-time Pro Bowler probably means that they are optimistic about getting something done long term.

Mar 6 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Discussing Extension With Orlando Brown

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that the team has been in discussions with left tackle Orlando Brown on a long-term contract extension. Brown played the 2023 season under the franchise tag and is likely to receive the tag for the second straight season by next Tuesday's deadline. However, there appears to be more optimism that the team can sign him to a long-term deal this time around after he declined a six-year, $139 million deal last offseason. The 26-year-old has been a Pro Bowler in each of the last four seasons, with his last two coming in Kansas City, and the Chiefs aren't going to let quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind-side protector get away.

Mar 2 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Expected To Use Franchise Tag On Orlando Brown Jr.

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is the team's top impending free agent, and the Chiefs are expected to use the franchise tag on him for the second straight season. The move will allow both sides to negotiate a long-term contract extension by the middle of July. If Brown plays 2023 under the tag, he'd make $18.4 million. The 26-year-old was a Pro Bowler in 2022 and has expressed interest in remaining as quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind-side protector for the long term. The expectation is that Brown will want an extension with more guaranteed money than the six-year, $139 million offer he declined last summer. Brown is a key piece of KC's offense. He had an excellent performance in the Super Bowl and didn't allow a sack in three playoff games.

Feb 19 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Says He'll Be Ready For OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) said that his Grade 2 high-ankle sprain won't affect him being ready for organized team activities this offseason. "The only thing that will take a hit is my golf game," Mahomes said at his Super Bowl MVP press conference after the 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. The 27-year-old aggravated his right ankle sprain in the second quarter of the big game, but he came out in the second half looking even better on his way to winning his second Super Bowl ring. Mahomes proved again in 2022 that he is the best QB in the NFL, and he'll likely be the first signal-caller off the board in fantasy drafts this fall.

Feb 13 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Wins Super Bowl MVP

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won his second Super Bowl MVP award on Sunday, tossing three touchdowns in the team's 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was 21-for-27 for 182 yards and didn't throw an interception. Mahomeswho was still dealing with some of the after-effects of a high ankle sprain suffered in the team's first playoff game against the Jaguarsalso added six carries for 44 yards. It was a gutsy effort for Mahomes, especially after he limped off the field late in the first half after apparently re-aggravating the ankle injury. Heading into the 2023 NFL season, Mahomes should be considered a clear top five fantasy quarterback.

Feb 13 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Andy Reid Considering Retirement?

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid didn't say "no" when asked if he'd retire following Super Bowl LVII against his old team, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Sunday, Feb. 12. Reid said he's enjoying this year's Super Bowl more than in some of his past trips to the big game, perhaps a sign that he's considering retirement seriously. He indicated that he'll have a decision to make after Sunday's game, but he knows he still has a star quarterback in his prime in Patrick Mahomes, which will make it very difficult to step away. Riding off into the sunset as a Super Bowl champion would be enticing, but it would still be a pretty big surprise if Reid were to retire following the Super Bowl. The future Hall of Fame coach began his coaching career with the Eagles in 1999.

Feb 12 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes In A Better Spot Physically

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle), who has been recovering from a high right ankle sprain that he suffered in the Divisional Round against the Jacksonville Jaguars, was said to look noticeably better at practice this week than he did in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. Mahomes just tried to make it through practice before the game against the Bengals, but he shined in practice this week. It doesn't mean that his world-class mobility won't be compromised in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but it's a good sign for those committing to him in DFS. Mahomes threw for over 300 yards in the win over the Bengals on his bum ankle, so he could easily have another good game this weekend.

Feb 12 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Cleared To Play In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) practiced in full all week and was removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old suffered a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round against the Jacksonville Jaguars but somehow managed to suit up in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship, when he went 29-for-43 for 326 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Just named the NFL MVP for the second time in his career, Mahomes will now look for his second Super Bowl ring. KC's offensive playbook is expected to be bigger this weekend, but Mahomes' mobility will likely still be limited somewhat. Mahomes has proven that he can do superhuman things, but Jalen Hurts will have the higher fantasy ceiling in the Super Bowl.

Feb 10 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Grabs His Second MVP Award

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes garnered 48 of the 50 first-place votes en route to being named the MVP of the NFL for the second time in his career. The Texas Tech product broke the record for most passing yards in a single season with 5,250 while completing 435 of his 648 attempts. He also added 41 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while gaining 358 yards with his legs and four more scores. Mahomes has been the golden standard for quarterbacks since his first MVP in 2018 and will remain an elite fantasy option at the position for years to come.

Feb 9 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Logs Another Full Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He sustained a high-ankle sprain in the Chiefs' divisional-round win against the Jaguars and has been playing through the injury. The 27-year-old hasn't been limited at practice since suffering the injury and will be all systems go for the Super Bowl against the Eagles. According to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, Mahomes can do just about everything in the playbook right now. Mahomes is expected to be removed from the injury report and will look to lead the Chiefs to their third championship win in franchise history.

Feb 9 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Says He's In "A Good Spot"

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) said he didn't aggravate his right high-ankle sprain in the AFC Championship win over the Cincinnati Bengals and just experienced general soreness from a physical game. "Other than that, I'm in a good spot," Mahomes said. He was somehow able to practice in full all of last week leading up to the game against Cincy and also put in a full practice on Wednesday. The 27-year-old certainly wasn't 100% last weekend, but he did enough to lead the Chiefs to a win by going 29-for-43 for 326 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Mahomes should be in better shape for the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but his mobility probably will continue to be hindered.

Feb 2 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Fully Practices Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate. Mahomes initially suffered a high right ankle sprain in the divisional round win over the Jaguars. The 27-year-old played through the ankle injury in the AFC Championship win over the Bengals. He appeared hobble at times but threw for 326 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions in last Sunday's playoff win over Cincinnati. The superstar quarterback could be without some of his targets as JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring), and Mecole Hardman (pelvis) all missed Wednesday's practice. Mahomes should be all systems go in the Super Bowl against the Eagles, as the star quarterback will look to lead the Chiefs to their third championship win in franchise history.

Feb 1 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Tosses Two Touchdowns In AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looked impacted at times by the ankle sprain he suffered last week against the Jaguars, but he still managed to go 29-for-43 for 326 yards with a pair of touchdowns while also adding eight rushing yards, including a five-yard scamper that helped set up the game-winning field goal as the Chiefs took down the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. Mahomes will have another two weeks now to rest up before the Super Bowl meeting with the Eagles, so expect to see him look much closer to 100% for that contest.

Jan 30 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Don't Know How Patrick Mahomes Will Respond

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) looked good this week, but there is true uncertainty about how his high right ankle sprain will respond during the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mahomes didn't do any sprints in practice this week and didn't go full speed at all, so the Chiefs have no idea how he'll respond in game conditions. The good news is Mahomes' ankle didn't swell up as much as expected earlier this week and he was able to practice all three days. The 27-year-old signal-caller can do things that most other players can't, but we'll see if he can be effective on a high-ankle sprain in a big game. While we'll never bet against Mahomes, fantasy managers shouldn't expect a ceiling performance in this one.

Jan 29 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Off The Final Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) managed to somehow practice in full all week with a right high-ankle sprain, and he's been removed from Friday's final injury report. Mahomes will suit up in the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, although his mobility will certainly be limited. Expect the 27-year-old to get the ball out of his hands as quickly as possible with shorter passes, which could be good news for the likes of running back Jerick McKinnon, receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and of course tight end Travis Kelce (back). The bottom line, though, is that Mahomes' injury will keep him from being the most attractive DFS QB this weekend, limiting his upside pretty significantly.

Jan 27 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Practices In Full Again

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) took part in a full practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Even after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Mahomes hasn't missed any practice time and is fully expected to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. How effective he'll be, especially outside the pocket, is another story. The Chiefs are focusing on protecting Mahomes to the best of their abilities this weekend while also coming up with plays that make the most sense for his bum ankle. The 27-year-old will probably be getting the ball out of his hands quickly with short and intermediate throws, and he's unlikely to have the same kind of sky-high fantasy upside he normally has.

Jan 26 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Feeling Good

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) put in a full practice on Wednesday and was seen jogging on the field without a limp after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Saturday. "It's feeling good so far," Mahomes said. ""I felt better than I thought I was going to be after the game. Moving on it during the game definitely hurt. The next morning it felt a little bit better, and I've continued to get better throughout the week." The Chiefs will try to find the appropriate balance in their offensive game plan this week between protecting Mahomes and allowing the unit to be aggressive against the Cincinnati Bengals. His mobility will almost certainly be limited, making him more risky in playoff DFS leagues, but he did throw four touchdowns the week after suffering a left high-ankle sprain back in 2019.

Jan 26 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He will look to practice on Thursday and Friday fully. The 27-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jaguars. He briefly exited last Saturday's win with an ankle injury but later returned in the second half. The star quarterback threw 195 yards and two touchdowns in the Divisional Round victory. Mahomes declared himself "ready to go" and should be available for AFC Championship against the Bengals. Mahomes' mobility could be limited, but he remains an excellent play in Sunday's main DFS slate this weekend.

Jan 26 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Will Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) will practice on Wednesday. "He did the walkthrough this morning and he'll practice this afternoon," Reid said. Mahomes suffered a dreaded high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars but returned in the second half and hobbled his way to the end of the contest. Both Mahomes and Reid said he will play in the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, but how effective he'll be is anyone's guess. The 27-year-old's mobility and ability to generate explosive plays off script is a big part of his game, so he could be less effective as more of a traditional pocket passer, but the fact he's practicing early in the week is a good sign.

Jan 25 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Andy Reid Says Patrick Mahomes Is "Gonna Play"

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) "worked hard on the treatment and is doing OK" after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. When asked about Mahomes' status for the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals, Reid said he's "gonna play" and that this isn't as serious as the ankle injury Mahomes suffered in 2019. It's unknown if the 27-year-old will practice on Wednesday, but we wouldn't be surprised if he does very little in the leadup to Sunday's big game. Mahomes is one of the best QBs in the game when fully healthy, but his mobility will absolutely be compromised against Cincinnati if he actually ends up suiting up.

Jan 23 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Suffers High-Ankle Sprain

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) suffered a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday but vowed "I'll be good to go" for the AFC Championship game against either the Buffalo Bills or Cincinnati Bengals next weekend. X-rays came back negative, but this is a serious injury nonetheless. The 27-year-old will be very sore this upcoming week and will likely have his practice reps limited heading into next weekend. If Mahomes toughs it out and plays in the AFC Championship, fantasy managers can't expect him to be his usual self. He left the game briefly on Saturday to have his ankle taped up and returned to finish the game, but he was favoring his right ankle considerably. Mahomes finished the win 22-for-30 for a season-low 195 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Jan 22 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes To Undergo MRI On Ankle

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team hopes "to gain further clarity" on the ankle injury that sidelined Mahomes for a portion of Saturday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The MVP candidate still managed to finish the game with 22 completions, 195 yards, and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, his understudy, Chad Henne, went 5-for-7 with 23 yards and one touchdown. With the Chiefs headed to the AFC Championship, it seems like Mahomes won't miss any time unless tomorrow's prognosis is far worse than expected.

Jan 21 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs To Divisional Round Win

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) wasn't at 100% for most of Saturday's playoff win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, sitting out much of the first half. But Mahomes returned after halftime and while he was clearly hobbled, he led a second-half touchdown drive that proved to be the difference in the 27-20 victory. Mahomes finished the game 22-for-30 for 195 yards and two touchdowns, and also added eight yards on the ground. Considering he finished the game, he should be good to go for the AFC Championship Game, but keep an eye on his status, though Mahomes said right after the game that he'd be ready for next week.

Jan 21 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Returns To Saturday's Game

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was forced to exit early during Saturday's Divisional Round matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The superstar quarterback exited briefly and had X-rays done on his ankle. The organization determined that Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain. Despite that, Mahomes is back in the game and won't let that stop him from helping his team. It remains to be seen how much he'll be able to move around in the pocket after this injury. Nonetheless, Mahomes is going to try and finish out this game.

Jan 21 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Should Be Top Play In Divisional Round

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes should be viewed as a top DFS play for Saturday's meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. When these two teams met during the regular season, Mahomes was almost unstoppable, going 26-for-25 for 331 yards and four touchdowns, plus adding 39 yards on the ground. The one big blemish that day was an interception. There are a lot of talented quarterbacks playing this weekend, but on paper, Mahomes has the best matchup of those players, making him the top overall play at his position. If you're going to pay up for a quarterback in DFS, it would make sense if that QB was Mahomes.

Jan 20 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Throws Touchdown In Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was 18-for-26 in Saturday's season-ending win over the Las Vegas Raiders, throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown. He also added 29 rushing yards. This concludes a strong campaign from Mahomes, who is one of the favorites to win MVP. He ends the regular season with a career-high 5,250 passing yards and a league-high 41 touchdowns. The Chiefs earned the top seed in the AFC with the victory and the first-round bye that comes along with it.

Jan 8 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Looks To End Season Strong

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will take the field in Las Vegas on Saturday with a chance to lock up the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC, taking on a Raiders team that he threw four touchdowns against earlier this season. In nine career games against the Raiders, Mahomes is averaging 315 passing yards and 2.9 touchdowns per contest. On a final weekend where it can be hard to know who you can trust in fantasy, Patrick Mahomes should be considered one of the top quarterback plays.

Jan 6 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Tosses Three Touchdowns In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued his MVP-level play in Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns. He was 29-for-42 and was picked off once. Mahomes also added eight rushing yards. With the Chiefs still alive in the hunt for the AFC's No. 1 overall seed, Mahomes will likely suit up next week against the Raiders, who he threw four touchdowns against back in Week 5.

Jan 1 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes A Top Fantasy Option In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes should be considered a high-end QB1 option on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. When these teams met earlier this month, Mahomes threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, though he was also picked off three times. The Broncos have actually done a decent job on defense this year, allowing the sixth-fewest passing yards per game, but considering the numbers Mahomes put up on them just a few weeks ago, Mahomes should be locked in as your starting quarterback for the fantasy championships if he's on your roster.

Dec 31 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Seattle DEF Allow 24 Points In Week 16 Loss

Seattle Seahawks defense had a tough time stopping the Kansas City Chiefs this week. Kansas City scored 24 points, including two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown by Patrick Mahomes. This was always a game to avoid for the Seattle DEF, as the Chiefs have the best offense in football. Seattle will definitely be one to start next week, however, when they take on the New York Jets.

Dec 24 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes Rushes For Score Against Seattle

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was 16-for-28 for 224 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's win over the Seattle Seahawks. He also added in a rushing touchdown as well. While this was the second-fewest passing yards in a game this season for Mahomes, the rushing score helped bolster his overall fantasy line. Mahomes looks like the MVP favorite at this point and is a high-end fantasy QB1 heading into next week's game against the Broncos.

Dec 24 · Source via Chiefs Patrick Mahomes

Touchdown Distances
Passing: 11, 75, 8, 33, 40, 46, 2, 10, 8, 1, 6, 2, 12, 44, 5, 1, 2, 24, 6, 1, 8, 1, 1, 38, 22, 23, 1, 1, 7, 34, 5, 8, 16, 29, 3, 3, 14, 4, 12, 48, 1, 31, 2, 64, 8, 10, 5, 3
Rushing: 5, 10, 8

Touchdown Distances
Passing: 6, 2, 3, 10, 54, 5, 20, 49, 2, 6, 6, 8, 7, 11, 12, 10, 30, 36, 3, 26, 41, 1, 4, 28, 2, 3, 22, 75, 44, 20, 20, 6, 44, 5, 1, 5, 4, 25, 3, 1, 5
Rushing: 3, 3, 1

Touchdown Distances
Passing: 68, 49, 3, 44, 42, 27, 39, 18, 83, 14, 27, 46, 14, 6, 21, 3, 11, 63, 23, 3, 48, 41, 5, 6, 14, 24, 17, 5, 6, 5, 8, 8, 20, 60, 1, 5
Rushing: 13, 12, 27, 1