Chiefs say QB Patrick Mahomes likely to start Week 1

Sep 08, 2026

Patrick Mahomes is set to start the Week 1 matchup against the Broncos.

“Pretty good chance Patrick will go ahead and start, unless something were to come up here in the next couple days,” HC Andy Reid said in his Tuesday video conference. “But, most likely, he’ll be the guy that’s out there.”

Fantasy Impact:

Reid had to use phrases like "pretty good chance" and "most likely," but it nevertheless looks like Mahomes will play in Week 1. Mahomes did not play in the preseason, he was an active participant in training camp and did not spend any time on the physically unable to perform list — despite suffering a torn ACL in December, the story points out. But we all saw the clips in practices and there never seemed to be a doubt he'd be ready for Week 1. Mahomes is going later in drafts than we're all used to, so if you want to draft him, you'll certainly have your chance if you like to wait on the position.

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Patriots rule out RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) for Week 1

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The Patriots will be without one of their more versatile offensive players, TreVeyon Henderson, as they prepare to take on the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact:

Look for Stevenson to get a heavy dose of the workload in Wednesday night's Week 1 game against the Seahawks. It will be a tough matchup, but the volume should be there for Stevenson. Hopefully the extended time off from Week 1 to Week 2 will help Henderson get back on the field, but his status will be worth monitoring in that time.

Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield agree to extension

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Apparently, Baker Mayfield is no longer feeling disrespected.

According to a joint report from NFL Network and ESPN, Mayfield and the Buccaneers have agreed to a three-year extension, putting him under contract through the 2029 season.

Fantasy Impact:

The deal is reportedly worth $165 million, which works out to $55 million a year, the story said. Mayfield had cut off extension talks at the beginning of training camp, telling reporters at the time that he had felt disrespected by the Bucs’ offer to him. But he also kept the door open to his agent potentially still talking numbers with the team, the story said. Those who follow the team reported things weren't as bad between the two sides as many thought, however. The story added Mike Garafolo reported the two sides weren't that far apart at the start of camp. From a fantasy perspective, Mayfield enters this season ranked 18th among our QBs, making for a lower-end QB2 option.

Two rookie WRs listed as starters for Dolphins

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4 hours ago

The Miami Dolphins listed Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell and Malik Washington as their starting WRs.

Fantasy Impact:

Both Douglas and Bell are rookies while Washington enters his third season. Bell was the lower draft pick and taken in the third round. He was coming off an injury in college and those who are dynasty league experts believe Bell could have gone higher if not for that, and, could end up a real value for the Dolphins. Douglas was taken higher in the third round, but many thought he'd be taken later in drafts. While both players would be risky to start in Week 1 in typical fantasy leagues, both may be worth stashing right now if you have the room on your roster, especially if one, or both, get off to hot starts to the season.