Patrick Mahomes

The NFL has officially closed its investigation into Rashee Rice, eliminating the suspension risk and solidifying his status as the undisputed alpha in the Kansas City passing game. With the legal cloud now disappated, his ADP will auto-correct as fantasy managers will be drafting the high-volume WR1 at-will.

This revelation paired with the news that Mahomes is wayyyy ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL should re-inflate Rice’s dynasty stock bubble providing a comfortable sell-high window this spring.

Mahomes is smashing ACL/LCL rehab timeline and could be ready for Week 1. The key indicator is whether he starts camp on the PUP list, which currently seems unlikely. Mahomes just needs to avoid the PUP list at camp, and his dynasty value returns to pre-injury levels.

Don’t overthink this one. Buy the dip now, because it always feels great to secure a cornerstone QB before the value window closes, especially in 2QB/superflex dynasty leagues.

This is quite the “insurance policy” for the Chiefs. Trading for Justin Fields on the same day free agency buzz is peaking really underscores how much the front office may be sweating Patrick Mahomes’ ACL/LCL recovery timeline.

Going from the Jets’ recent offensive struggles to Andy Reid’s system is essentially going from a tricycle to a Ferrari. In Superflex leagues, Fields just became a priority “handshake” pick if you’re the Mahomes owner, and if Mahomes isn’t ready by mid-September, Fields would be a Top-12 fantasy play purely on rushing volume.

Tight end Travis Kelce has made little more than a peep with regard to his weighing of a possible retirement. He’s been candid about the possibility, and last left the media without comment after the final game of the 2025 season on whether he would accept a team-friendly deal to ‘give it another go.’

Kelce is locked in near the top of every statistical category in the history of the position, even crossing significant benchmarks last year in receptions (1,004) and yards (13,002). Both of those rank third all-time. The only other milestone he could cross in another season would be to pass Jimmy Graham for fourth in touchdowns. He trails Graham by 12 and Rob Gronkowski by 15.

“There is communication,” coach Reid said of talks with Kelce. “That’s the main thing. I’ve said this before: As long as there’s communication, I’m good. That means people want to move forward. I think that’s where Travis is.” Reid was decidedly upbeat when discussing the Ohio native. Kelce also made several appearances in the days leading up to this year’s Super Bowl LX, and a number of sources within the organization say they expect that he’ll return.

Presumably, two big factors are being taken into account. Eric Bieniemy has been brought back on board to re-assume the offensive coordinator position. He and Kelce have a significant bond. Additionally, Kelce’s best friend, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is rehabbing seven to eight hours per day to be ready for the start of the season.

The tight end has said he’ll make his decision by the start of the league year on March 11. Expect a contract to be finalized before then.

Author: Sam Schneider (@BuyAndSellYou)

Tyreek Hill, who starred with the Kansas City Chiefs for six seasons from 2016-2021, was released this week by the Miami Dolphins as they embark upon what appears to be a drastic overhaul of their roster. Speculation has run rampant as to where Hill may play in 2026, with the most popular destination among fans and media alike pointing directly to his old stomping grounds in Kansas City.

Hill started out catching passes from Alex Smith in KC before the transition to all-world quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2018. During his time with the Chiefs, Hill was named to the Pro Bowl every season, earned All-Pro honors three times, and played in two Super Bowls, winning one in 2020. The Georgia native amassed 479 catches for 6,630 yards while carrying a 13.8 average per reception and adding 62 all-purpose touchdowns.

Injuries have been tracking the 31-year-old in the last two seasons. In 2024, he battled painful wrist and knee injuries and did not look like himself. Then, in Week 4 of 2025, a devastating knee dislocation with multiple torn tendons (including the ACL) forced him out for the rest of the season.

That seemed to be the impetus of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid this week when asked on Friday about the possibility of a reunion with the wideout. “I don’t even know if Tyreek is healthy right now to do anything. I’m sure he’s working hard on that part of it  and trying to get all that straightened out… we know what you know.”

Fantasy lowdown: Suffice it to say, if Hill completes his rehab and is ‘ready to go,’ Kansas City could be the first in line for his services. Hollywood Brown is set to turn 29 before the season and is headed to free agency. Xavier Worthy suffered a significant regression in 2025. Travis Kelce is not getting younger, and Rashee Rice is back in the midst of legal troubles. Every indication is that Mahomes will be ready to start the season, but he may have a new-look arsenal.

Author: Samwise (@BuyAndSellYou)