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Arrowhead Pride fantasy football takes on Jake Briningstool
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All Arrowhead Pride insights about Jake Briningstool
PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
Briningstool caught a pass from Patrick Mahomes during Kansas City's second-quarter 80-yard touchdown drive, demonstrating involvement in the Chiefs' passing attack and contributing to their offensive success in the season opener.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
The tight end is listed among players trending in the right direction heading into Week 1, indicating positive momentum and potential opportunity in the Chiefs offense.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Jake Briningstool is unlikely to make the initial 53-man roster despite the Chiefs being high on him; he is likely to pass through waivers and land on the practice squad.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Jake Briningstool is identified as a good long-term developmental play as a pass catcher in the Chiefs' tight end room, positioned behind Travis Kelce in the depth chart.PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Briningstool stands above other competing tight ends and wide receivers for the final roster spots; the source believes he has put up enough good film in preseason that a team would claim him off waivers, making him the most difficult to pass through waivers among the competing group.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Tight end Jake Briningstool has made enough of a statement in training camp and preseason to earn a spot on the 53-man roster; the source notes that with the future of the tight end position in question, the young pass catcher from Clemson could be a bigger part of the offense in future seasons.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Tight end Jake Briningstool caught passes from both Justin Fields (15 yards in second quarter) and Garrett Nussmeier (first-down completion in second quarter).PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
TE led all backup tight ends with three receptions for 29 yards in Week 1 preseason and has impressed in camp with his ability to catch the ball and flow within the offense. Competing against Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, and Tre Watson for the TE2/TE3 role, Briningstool and Wiley appear to be competing for the third tight end spot. The source notes all eyes will likely be on Briningstool this week as he vies for a roster spot.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Second-year tight end led Chiefs receivers with 29 receiving yards over three receptions (9.7 yards per catch); caught a well-executed tight end screen in the second quarter, indicating offensive role and target involvement.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Briningstool looks like he will perform well in the preseason and push the team to make room for him one way or another; his receiving skills will be on display the most. The source initially projected the team to keep just three tight ends but now believes Briningstool will earn a roster spot.PositiveMatchupAug 11, 2026
Briningstool will make his preseason debut on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason opener; he expects a strong performance from the entire tight ends room and is excited to showcase what the group has been working on during a competitive training camp.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
Briningstool expressed readiness to compete and showcase his abilities after missing entire rookie season; emphasized that being healthy and able to put pads on represents a major step forward from last year when injury occurred before pads were even donned. He has had an up-close view of elite tight end practice habits and preparation from Travis Kelce and other veterans, which he is translating into his own development.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Undrafted free agent tight end signed by Kansas City Chiefs immediately after 2025 NFL Draft with $264,000 guaranteed; suffered hamstring injury in rookie camp before pads were put on and missed entire 2025 season on Reserve/Injured list. Now in second training camp and climbing depth chart further than rookie year; has already progressed further in the process and is competing with pads on after missing that opportunity as a rookie.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Tight end Briningstool is competing for depth chart position behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray. Prime opportunities for Briningstool could be interpreted as bad news for Gray's roster security.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Second-year tight end in competition for snaps in tight end rotation; praised Bieniemy's return, noting his voice, coaching points, and energy are infectious; Andy Reid highlighted Briningstool's ability to stay on the field as his key challenge and noted he has been doing that; competing alongside Tre Watson as reserve tight end.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Second-year tight end took the equivalent of a redshirt season in 2025 while battling a hamstring injury. Put two of his best practices together in a row this week, earning some first-string reps with quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday while also impressing Tuesday with a twisting catch over the middle. Reid complimented Briningstool Wednesday for his recent progress. Listed as a training camp riser.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Briningstool, a second-year tight end, is left off the source's 53-man roster prediction; however, the source notes there is an urge to find room for him and that if he has an impressive preseason, he could force the team to make room for his skill set; the source suggests he could be called up midseason if the team suffers an injury; Briningstool racked up 1,380 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in his college career at Clemson.PositiveBreakoutAug 6, 2026
Listed among Kansas City Chiefs players with stock on the rise after first week of training camp practices; indicates positive trajectory and increased attention from coaching staff during early camp evaluation.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Second-year tight end from Clemson has finally been able to showcase his skills to Reid and the coaching staff after missing nearly all of last offseason with a hamstring injury. Reid praised his receiving ability and blocking: 'He's a good receiver, and he's stuck his nose in there, and he's blocking. My hat goes off to him; he just has to keep stacking them right now.'PositiveDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Jake Briningstool is one of several tight ends competing to overtake Noah Gray's backup role behind Travis Kelce. If Briningstool can show solid run blocking with consistency in the passing game, he will likely overtake Gray's position. The entire tight end room behind Kelce has plenty to prove, and Briningstool is positioned as a potential challenger to Gray's roster spot.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Jake Briningstool made a catch on a great throw from backup quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on the run during 7-on-7 drills, with the source expressing excitement to see Nussmeier in the preseason.