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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Brashard Smith is positioned as a player prop target with over 12.5 rushing and receiving yards in Week 1. The source notes Smith was a consistent pet project through the 2025 season as a quasi-gadget player out of the Chiefs' backfield capable of turning limited touches into big plays; before Mahomes' injury, Smith had at least three touches in six of seven games. With the Chiefs' offense lacking explosiveness and Smith added late in the 2025 draft, more touches are expected in his second season.
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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Arrowhead Pride
Brashard Smith is positioned for increased offensive role in 2026 after serving as a quasi-gadget player out of the Chiefs' backfield in 2025. Before Mahomes' injury, Smith had at least three touches in six of seven games, demonstrating his capability to turn limited touches into big plays. With the Chiefs' offense lacking explosiveness and Smith added late in the 2025 draft, more touches are expected on his plate in his second season, making him a player prop target over 12.5 rushing and receiving yards.
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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kenneth Walker recommends Brashard Smith over 12.5 rushing and receiving yards (-115, Bet365). Smith was a pet props project last season as a quasi-gadget player capable of turning a few touches into big plays; before Mahomes' injury, he had at least three touches in six of seven games. In his second season, more should be on Smith's plate for an offense that added him late in the 2025 draft because it has lacked explosiveness.
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PositiveSleeperSep 13, 2026Arrowhead Pride
The running back and returner is positioned as a potential value pick and sleeper. The source speculates that the release of Emari Demercado may have been partly because Smith has improved enough to serve as the third-down back. Dave Toub called Smith the most improved player on the team over the past year. The source suggests buying stock in Smith for returns, third downs, screens, and possibly gadget plays, and raises the possibility that he could overtake Nikko Remigio on kick and punt returns.
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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Arrowhead Pride
Brashard Smith, a seventh-round 2025 draft pick, had a productive preseason despite being seemingly behind Emmett Johnson on the depth chart; the source notes Smith played sparingly in 2025 but showed enough flash to make an impact, and this preseason looked more comfortable carrying the ball after being largely a pass catcher during his rookie season, using his speed and quickness to create plays to the sideline and get around would-be tacklers.
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PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026Arrowhead Pride
Second-year RB with collegiate wide receiver background functioning as change-of-pace back with special teams role; Smith's 4.39-second 40-yard dash time demonstrates big-play ability on kick returns compared to Nikko Remigio, and the source notes 'The Chiefs like what Smith brings to the team with the ball in his hands, and could get creative on how to get the most out of his dynamism on both offense and special teams.' Smith has improved during training camp and shares starting kick-return duties, positioning him as a dual-threat option with offensive and special teams fantasy relevance.
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PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Second-year back who transitioned from wide receiver in college has improved during training camp and is positioned as a change-of-pace back. Smith shares starting kick-return duties with wide receiver Nikko Remigio and has expressed enthusiasm for special teams. His 4.39-second 40-yard dash time represents significant big-play ability on kick returns compared to Remigio. The Chiefs are exploring creative ways to deploy Smith's dynamism on both offense and special teams.
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PositiveNewsAug 31, 202632BeatWriters
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Not such big surprises on the Chiefs’ 53, but a few things that caught my attention: 1) Moving on from Emari Demercado speaks to a couple things: the Chiefs see Ken Walker as a three-down back, and they love what Emmett Johnson has showed. Brashard Smith is a wild card Andy Reid can move around on offense, and he’s KR2. Best return in a while for KC on Friday night. 2) Cutting Andrew Armstrong means the Chiefs think he can pass through waivers, which is possible. Remember this is a second-yea...

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PositiveValueAug 31, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Emmett Johnson is the clear RB2 (runner) as previously reported No Emari Demercado for the Chiefs - not surprised given practice reports + how they handled the 1st preseason game which showed how insecure his spot was Brashard Smith may spell on pass downs + special teams value

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride
Running back Brashard Smith made a strong statement in the preseason finale, showcasing dual-threat value. In the return game, he demonstrated a speed advantage over competing wide receiver Nikko Remigio, taking one kickoff 57 yards out of the end zone by winning to the edge. As a runner, Smith posted a team-leading 72 yards over 16 attempts, running downhill with purpose and using quickness to cut back efficiently; his weakness remains short-yardage situations where he was stuffed multiple times.
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PositiveNewsAug 26, 2026Jacob Gibbs
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Preseason avoided tackle rate leaders among RBs drafted 2025-26: 61% - Emmett Johnson 50% - Kaelon Black 41% - Mike Washington Kr. 39% - Brashard Smith 38% - Jarquez Hunter 33% - Ollie Gordon 29% - Jeremiyah Love 25% - Jonah Coleman 19% - Demond Claiborne 17% - Kaytron Allen

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