The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Patrick Mahomes.
Is Patrick Mahomes Playing in Week 15?
Mahomes is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to 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 Mahomes in Week 15?
The six dropped passes last week against the Texans obviously didn’t help the cause, but this version of Mahomes isn’t the consistent threat that we’ve seen in the past.
Yes, he’s reached 30 rushing yards in three straight and eight times this season, a production path that should have him posting monster fantasy numbers regularly.
But, with multiple TD passes in just one of his past five games, the ceiling instances have been largely absent during the second half of the fantasy season.
If we’ve learned anything from this dynastic era in Kansas City, it’s that Andy Reid is happy to have his fate in the hands of No. 15. They need to win out even to have a prayer at the playoffs, so another game with 48+ opportunities (pass+rush attempts), a total he’s hit three of his past four games, is very much in play, if not expected.
If you’ve qualified for the playoffs with Mahomes, I think you’re sticking with him, even after the primetime dud. This matchup isn’t ideal, but at least it’s a familiar opponent on a short week. I’ve got the former MVP ranked as my QB9 this week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mahomes’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Mahomes is projected to score 18.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mahomes to throw for 243 yards and 1.7 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Mahomes could also add 19 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Chargers at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 34 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
