The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. 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 2?
Mahomes is not on the injury report and 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 Patrick Mahomes in Week 2?
The final stat line from Patrick Mahomes in Week 1 against the Chargers was great (258 yards and a touchdown through the air with another 57 yards and a score on the ground) and considering that Xavier Worthy left after just three snaps, the fantasy production was nothing short of heroic.
But what does it mean moving forward?
Mahomes looked spry, and that’s great, but if opponents have time to prepare for a limited offense around him, there are going to be more spy situations. I was encouraged by Andy Reid making good on his preseason promise to take more vertical shots, but I need more in the way of creativity.
Patrick Mahomes’ Week 1 aDOT splits:
- When throwing to Tyquan Thornton: 28.8 yards
- When throwing to anyone else: 4.6 yards
If Hollywood Brown can add some juice down the field or Worthy is used (when healthy) as the field stretcher his profile suggests he can be, we are in a wheels-up situation for Mahomes. Until then, I still have my concerns.
As backwards as this might sound, I think Rashee Rice actually saw his value tick up on Friday night. Even if somewhat predictable, those deep shots loosen up coverages, and we have proof that Rice is one of the best short-yardage options in the sport. We are still five weeks away from having to worry about it, but if the offense we saw last week is the one he steps into when he returns, Rice is going to flirt with my top 10 on a weekly basis.
As for Mahomes in this Super Bowl rematch, I’m nervous. The Eagles elected not to blitz him at all in the Super Bowl, and the league has neutralized #15 in those situations in recent years.
Patrick Mahomes Non-Blitzed Stats:
- 2022: 8.3 YPA (12.3 yards per completion)
- 2023: 7.1 YPA (10.6 yards per completion)
- 2024: 6.7 YPA (9.8 yards per completion)
For me, Mahomes is right on the fringes of playable in average-sized leagues this week with the Worthy injury having me ranking him just outside of the top 12. Our numbers suggest that Justin Herbert outplayed him on Friday night, and for fantasy purposes, I expect that to be the case this week (at Raiders).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Mahomes’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Mahomes is projected to score 16.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mahomes to throw for 218 yards and 1.6 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Mahomes should also add 17 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 2 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chiefs
The forecast for 4:25 PM ET kickoff is partly cloudy with temperatures around 89°F and winds up to 11 mph.
