The Chiefs allowed nine points and forced a turnover in the 35-9 win over the Jets in Week 8.

Analysis: The Chiefs' pass rush continues to be mediocre, as it has picked up just 17 sacks through eight games, but it got the job done against the Jets. The Chiefs kept them out of the end zone and produced a solid fantasy day. They get a favorable matchup Week 9 against the Panthers, who rank 25th with 22.4 points per game, but RB Christian McCaffrey (ankle) is expected to come back this week. That takes a chunk out of floor for Chiefs D/ST. There's still enough upside to justify starting the unit,…read more

The Chiefs allowed 411 total yards, forced four turnovers and scored twice in a 43-16 loss to the Broncos in Week 7.

Analysis: The Chiefs' defense dominated in snowy conditions, running back an interception and a kick return for touchdowns. They've now forced a turnover in every game this season, and they're averaging a respectable 2.3 sacks per game. Those numbers combined with a Week 8 matchup against the Jets are a match made in heaven. Jets QB Sam Darnold has been sacked on a league-high 10.1 percent of his dropbacks, and he has a 3:6 TD:INT ratio this year. The upside's through the roof, and Chiefs D/ST is the…read more

The Chiefs allowed 206 total yards and recorded an interception in a 26-17 win over the Bills.

Analysis: The Chiefs failed to record a sack against an elusive Josh Allen, but they've been solid in pressuring the quarterback otherwise this year, recording 13 sacks through the first five contests. Slippery conditions on Monday night worked to the Chiefs' advantage, and now they've posted a turnover in all six games this season. They get another prime matchup in Week 7 against the Broncos, who have turned the ball over 10 times over five games while scoring more than 21 points just once this year.…read more

The Chiefs allowed 490 total yards and forced a turnover in a 40-32 loss to the Raiders in Week 5.

Analysis: The Chiefs didn't let up more than 20 points in a game prior to facing the Raiders, but QB Derek Carr carved up the Chiefs for 347 yards and three touchdowns while getting sacked just once. The return of CB Bashaud Breeland helped, as he recorded the team's sixth interception of the season, but Carr consistently beat the Chiefs with the deep ball. A matchup against Josh Allen is concerning, as he's tossed 21 passes of 20 or more yards, and he has 8.4 yards per attempt and a 14:3 TD:INT ratio…read more

The Chiefs allowed 357 total yards and forced four turnovers in a 26-10 win over the Patriots in Week 4.

Analysis: The Chiefs drew a favorable matchup with QB Cam Newton (illness) sidelined and Brian Hoyer starting under center. They've been consistent nonetheless, recording a turnover in each game this season and totaling 12 sacks -- tied for fifth in the league. They've struggled against the run, ranking 28th, but that's partly attributed to facing running QBs like Deshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson. QB Derek Carr isn't a runner, but he's rarely sacked and hasn't thrown a pick yet. As a resulst, consider…read more

The Chiefs allowed 228 total yards and forced a turnover against the Ravens in Week 3's 34-20 win.

Analysis: The Chiefs have been quite consistent, letting up exactly 20 points and recording exactly one turnover in each game this year. They've also registered 10 sacks against elusive QBs, so they may be able to handle Patriots QB Cam Newton to some extent in Week 4. Newton has tossed an interception in two straight games and has thrown for more than 170 yards just once this year, so the Chiefs appear equipped to handle his resurgence. This game has shootout potential, though, so consider Chiefs D/ST a…read more

The Chiefs let up 479 total yards and forced a turnover in Week 2's 23-20 overtime win against the Chargers.

Analysis: Perhaps the Chiefs were caught off guard by rookie QB Justin Herbert starting under center, but they did struggle to slow down the Chargers' offense in the first half. They tightened things up after halftime and ended up sacking Herbert twice, too. Still, Week 3 against the Ravens is not a matchup you want to roll the dice with. The Ravens have scored 33 or more points in each of the first two games, and slowing down QB Lamar Jackson is no small task. Steer clear of Chiefs D/ST, and Week 4…read more

The Chiefs let up 360 total yards and forced one turnover in Week 1's 34-20 win over the Texans.

Analysis: The Chiefs allowed a first-quarter TD to the Texans, but they otherwise controlled the game. Their secondary is still vulnerable with QB Deshaun Waton throwing for 253 yards, but they'll get relief when they travel to face the Chargers, who will have Tyrod Taylor under center. Taylor completed just 53.3 percent of his passes for 208 yards and no TDs in Week 1. Although the Chargers have a strong set of pass-catchers, the Chiefs can exploit their offensive line and should notch some sacks.…read more

The Chiefs will face the Texans in the season opener on Thursday Night Football.

Analysis: Kansas City went under the radar defensively in 2019 due to the explosiveness of the offense, finishing seventh in scoring (19.3 PPG), 11th in sacks (45) and 10th in takeaways (23). The offseason departure of DeAndre Hopkins cannot be understated for Houston's offense, but QB Deshaun Watson still has a deep receiving corps with Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks, Randall Cobb and Kenny Stills. Meanwhile, the Chiefs had CB Kendall Fuller leave via free agency and CB Bashaud Breeland is out due to a…read more

The Chiefs ranked seventh in 2019 with 19.3 points allowed per game.

Analysis: The Chiefs' offense is the moneymaker, but their defense was instrumental to their Super Bowl season. They were superb for fantasy purposes, too, ranking 11th with 45 sacks and 10th with 23 turnovers. The team could have some growing pains in the secondary, however, after CB Kendall Fuller signed in Washington and CB Bashaud Breeland was handed a four-game suspension. How well 2019 sixth-round pick CB Rashad Fenton adjusts in his second season will have a big impact on how this unit holds up as…read more

The Chiefs allowed three points and 234 total yards in Week 16's win over the Bears.

Analysis: The Chiefs held a second straight opponent to just three points, and they've held five straight under 20. During their strong defensive stretch, they've forced nine turnovers and sacked the quarterback 14 times. Their defense is finding its mojo at the right time, and there's a high-ceiling matchup on the docket. The Chargers have produced four multi-turnover games over their last six outings, and they surpassed 20 points just twice in that stretch. Feel comfortable streaming Chiefs D/ST in…read more

The Chiefs allowed three points and 251 total yards in Week 15's win over the Broncos.

Analysis: The Chiefs have allowed a combined nine points to the Broncos over two games this year, notching two turnovers in the process. The Bears could provide a tougher test, but it depends which Mitchell Trubisky shows up. If it's the Trubisky who uses his feet to extend plays and gain first downs, the floor is definitely lower. But that's not the one we've seen lately, as Trubisky has surpassed 30 rushing yards just once after doing so six times last year. The Chiefs have been strong in coverage this…read more

The Chiefs allowed 16 points and 278 total yards in Week 14's win over the Broncos.

Analysis: The Chiefs' defense has taken a step forward over the last three weeks, holding the Chargers, Raiders and Patriots to 17 or fewer points and totaling eight turnovers, returning one for a score, and seven sacks during that stretch. They'll now face rookie QB Drew Lock who exploded for 309 yards, three touchdowns and a pick in Week 14 vs. the Texans. Whether that outing was a mirage remains to be seen, but the Chiefs look equipped by holding four of their last five opponents below 215 passing…read more

The Chiefs held the Raiders to nine points and 332 total yards in Week 13's win.

Analysis: They also force three turnovers and returned one for a touchdown, marking the sixth time in 12 games they've posted more than one turnover. The Patriots' offense isn't its normal threatening self, as Tom Brady has posted 6.2 yards per attempt and a 59.9-percent completion rate over the past seven games. Their run game, which has recorded just 3.5 YPC this season, can't pick up that slack. However, the Chiefs are a sieve to the run with 5.1 YPC allowed, ranking 30th in the league. The Chiefs…read more

The Chiefs allowed 17 points and 438 total yards in Week 11's win over the Chargers.

Analysis: The Chiefs lost the yardage battle by 138 yards, but their four forced turnover proved to be the difference-maker in the outing. This was their fifth multi-turnover game of the year, as they rank ninth with 16 total turnovers. The Raiders are coming off an embarrassing three-point offensive effort against the Jets, but they match up well against the Chiefs' defense, which has allowed 5.1 YPC (31st) this year. The Raiders continue to grind Josh Jacobs, who has been extremely productive with over…read more

The Chiefs allowed 35 points and 371 yards to the Titans in Week 10's loss.

Analysis: The Titans targeted the Chiefs' brutal run defense -- they've allowed the second-most YPG (141.1) -- in this game, and it paid off as RB Derrick Henry rumbled for 188 yards on 23 carries. The Chiefs have allowed a whopping 5.1 YPC this year, and the Chargers are capable of exploiting this issue after accruing 305 rushing yards over the last two outings. If Philip Rivers' inaccuracy from Week 10 carries over into this contest, the Chiefs could hit a home run into fantasy viability. The odds…read more