The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) will visit the Buffalo Bills (5-2) in Week 9. 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 Kelce Playing in Week 9?
Kelce 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 Kelce in Week 9?
Travis Kelce found his groove on Monday night, catching six of eight targets for a season-high 99 yards and a touchdown against the Commanders.
That stat line by itself isn’t too newsworthy; we’ve seen Kelce do this for years. I was impressed by him leading the team in receiving yards during a game in which Rashee Rice (nine catches on nine targets) couldn’t be stopped.
Rice is soaking up the extra short targets while Kelce (7.3 aDOT in both games since Rice returned) is living in that perfect short-to-middle area where his non-verbal communication connection with Patrick Mahomes can truly shine.
The running backs weren’t heavily involved in the passing game last week, and that might change over time, but I think we can feel good about this system sustaining two pass catchers weekly. It’s trending in Kelce’s direction over Xavier Worthy.
The ceiling isn’t elite, but I’d argue that we are looking at one of the five highest floors at a position that is close to impossible to feel good about outside of the elite.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Kelce’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Kelce is projected to score 10.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Kelce to have four receptions for 44 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Kelce could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 48 degrees Fahrenheit with 17 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
