The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Travis Kelce.
Is Travis Kelce Playing in Week 1?
Kelce is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Travis Kelce in Week 1?
The Travis Kelce debate feels complicated because we are talking about an all-time great, but isn’t it the same as the Patrick Mahomes debate?
That is, a player whose statistical resume is elite and his reasonable weekly projection much closer to good than great?
Kelce caught 12 of 15 targets against the Chargers last season and will continue to be an efficient chain mover for a franchise still on the fringes of the dynastic conversation. He means plenty to the offensive picture in Kansas City, but that doesn’t mean that, in this evolving world of athletic tight ends, he’s a strong fantasy play.
In 2024, Kelce wasn’t a top-10 scorer at the position in 10 of 16 games. In fact, he’s found paydirt just three times over his past 22 regular-season games.
There is a spot in your starting lineup for Kelce this week. The emotional side of fantasy is what essentially complicates this situation. As long as you acknowledge that, with Kelce, your goal is to tread water at the position as opposed to win your week, you’re in a good spot.
If you expect a vintage Kelce season, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Combine the name value with a big game or two, and Kelce’s name will be featured on our “sell high” articles, especially as we get into the middle of the season, where the Chiefs have gone out of their way to manage reps.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Travis Kelce’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Kelce is projected to score 11.6 points in PPR formats. This includes 4.6 receptions for 49.7 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Chargers
The weather forecast for the Chiefs vs. Chargers matchup in São Paulo calls for cloudy conditions and a kickoff temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are forecasted to blow southeast at 9 MPH with an 8% chance of rain. These are good conditions for fantasy football and will have minimal impact on the game.
