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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Patrick Mahomes
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Patrick Mahomes
NegativeProjectionOct 23, 2026
Patrick Mahomes had a bye week and is being compared to Aaron Rodgers in a QB1 finish discussion, with Rodgers preferred.NegativeValueOct 13, 2026
Erickson notes he accidentally left Patrick Mahomes in his starting lineup during a bye week.PositiveValueSep 29, 2026
The source likes Patrick Mahomes at +900 for MVP, noting the Chiefs are likely to win many games and Mahomes is widely considered the best quarterback in football.NegativeProjectionSep 26, 2026
Patrick Mahomes is ranked as a low-end QB1 (QB8-QB10 range) for the rest of the season. While he looked poor in Week 1, the source notes he was 'dialed in' during Week 2, representing the best version of him seen in three seasons.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
The source predicts Patrick Mahomes will throw for 400+ yards against the Dolphins, citing the Chiefs' fabulous offense and the Dolphins' secondary being potentially the worst in the league over the last decade.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
The source praises Patrick Mahomes' performance, noting he looks healthy and is firing on all cylinders, making the Chiefs a strong Super Bowl value at their current odds.PositiveUsageSep 18, 2026
Debro recommends the over on 3.5 rushing attempts for Patrick Mahomes, citing his willingness to run under pressure (seven carries in week one) and the Colts' high pressure rate.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Patrick Mahomes looked encouragingly healthy in Week 1, showing no signs of being hindered by his previous ACL injury. While the passing game still needs development due to the current receiver corps, his rushing touchdown and overall mobility provide a positive outlook for the rest of the season.NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026
Fitz is not optimistic about Patrick Mahomes in Week 1, ranking him QB22 and expecting fewer passing attempts as the team manages his return from injury.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
Patrick Mahomes is expected to start Week 1 despite injury concerns, but fantasy managers should anticipate a 'dink and dunk' approach similar to the last three years; the source suggests betting the under on his rushing props for the early season as he likely won't run much.PositiveValueAug 29, 2026
The source identifies Patrick Mahomes as a massive value in the 11th round (pick 165) of a 16-team draft, emphasizing that waiting on a quarterback is the optimal strategy.PositiveValueAug 29, 2026
Mahomes is selected as a high-value quarterback option, with the analysts agreeing he is the correct pick given his availability and talent level.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Patrick Mahomes is a risky asset for win-now teams due to injury concerns, but he remains a valuable piece in trade negotiations involving future draft capital.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Patrick Mahomes was secured in round 13 of a 16-team Tailgate fantasy draft, demonstrating the value of punting quarterback in deep leagues; acquiring elite QB late allows the rest of the roster to be significantly stronger.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
The source suggests holding Patrick Mahomes in dynasty formats, noting that while he is not a young quarterback, he is still Patrick Mahomes; the recommendation is to wait for him to return to action and improve his stock before considering a trade.PositiveValueJul 24, 2026
The source identifies Patrick Mahomes as a high-upside, stable quarterback option available in double-digit rounds, with the caveat that drafters must be okay with risking injuries. Mahomes is presented as part of a strategy to push quarterback selection back and invest in elite talent at other positions earlier.PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
Patrick Mahomes is available as a late-round quarterback option with top 12 history on his resume.NegativeProjectionJul 15, 2026
Boggs expresses concern about Mahomes' overall situation, citing that the injury is getting older, Travis Kelce is aging, Rasheed Rice is coming off injury, and Ken Walker's status adds uncertainty—'death by a thousand cuts.'NegativeValueJul 15, 2026
In Super Flex leagues, Boggs does not want Mahomes because he is questionable for the beginning of the season, making him a risky investment in that format.NegativeProjectionJul 15, 2026
Before last year, Mahomes had become replacement-level in fantasy football, raising questions about whether he will regress back to that level post-injury.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
At QB 13 and 97 overall, Mahomes represents the biggest discount since his rookie season. A viable strategy is pairing him with another QB like Jared Goff early in the season until Mahomes is back to 100%.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
Quarterbacks do not see a dip in passing production in their first year back from ACL/MCL injury, though they do see reduced rushing attempts and efficiency for the first 12 months until around December.PositiveInjuryJul 15, 2026
Trending towards full 11-on-11 clearance by training camp opens after tearing his ACL and MCL in week 15. Surgery was performed the day after injury, putting him on track for a 9-month return timeline that aligns with week one availability.NegativeRoleJul 9, 2026
The source notes that Patrick Mahomes' late-season injury caused Travis Kelce to fade at the end of last year, but expects Mahomes to be healthy entering 2026. The source emphasizes that Kelce's target volume will remain significant in Kansas City because the offense is not going to turn into a run-heavy system.NegativeBustJul 8, 2026
Jake and Tara are out on drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2026, calling him a bust for the coming year based on current ADP.NegativeProjectionJul 6, 2026
Albert Breer reports that Patrick Mahomes is trending towards being cleared for 11-on-11 work at the start of training camp, signaling recovery progress from his injury. However, FantasyPros debate Week 1 availability. Wolcock buys the report and sees value on Mahomes and the Chiefs from a future betting perspective, citing Mahomes' competitive nature and the team's ability to rest him early given their schedule and backup quarterback support. Welsh and Pisapia are more skeptical, arguing that with an early bye in Week 5, the Chiefs should rest Mahomes through the first four games to ensure full health, especially given the suspect early schedule (Broncos, Colts, Dolphins, Raiders). Welsh projects the Chiefs could go 3-1 or 2-2 without Mahomes and prefers to have him fully healthy for December rather than risk re-injury in September.PositiveInjuryJun 12, 2026
Jake Seeley notes that Patrick Mahomes is being reported as 100% ready for week one, but questions the reliability of such claims given historical examples like Chris Godwin last year.PositiveRoleJun 3, 2026
Having Patrick Mahomes as one of the starting quarterbacks allows for a more flexible drafting strategy in a super flex league.PositiveProjectionNo date
Training camp reports indicate positive outlook for Patrick Mahomes heading into the season, with the source noting positive stuff about his performance in camp.NegativeInjuryNo date
The source expresses concern about Mahomes' recovery from injury, suggesting he may start the season on the PUP list despite team positivity in media. The source views the Chiefs as a retool year rather than a Super Bowl contender, implying Mahomes' health status and the team's offensive rebuild create downside risk for fantasy purposes.NegativeInjuryNo date
Mahomes' injury history is cited as a primary fragility factor for the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl contention; the source identifies his injury susceptibility as a basic line of concern for the team's championship viability.NegativeInjuryNo date
The source expresses skepticism about Mahomes' recovery timeline and believes the Chiefs may start him on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to protect him, viewing 2025 as a retool year for Kansas City rather than a Super Bowl contender year.NegativeInjuryNo date
Mahomes is coming off a torn ACL and is expected to not be his usual self this season; the source projects that the Chiefs will be in a 'retool year' and that Mahomes will not return to form until 2027, noting 'you can expect Mahomes to not be his usual self coming off a torn ACL, and they'll get back to it in 2027.'PositiveProjectionNo date
Patrick Mahomes was cleared for full practice and is expected to average about 37 touchdowns per year with Eric Biennemi back as offensive coordinator, though he currently isn't being drafted much.NegativeProjectionNo date
Patrick Mahomes signed a two-year extension making him $64 million per year, the new high watermark for the league, which the hosts view as bad timing given the Chiefs' cap space concerns.