Fantasy Player Profile Leo Chenal
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- LB #54
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LeoChenal
- IRInjured Reserve
- Manager: FA
@LV: #15 vs opposing LB - 20.97 FPA
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Shifts to IR
Chenal (shoulder) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.
Analysis: Chenal sustained a shoulder injury in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers and had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, but following his placement on IR, he'll be forced to miss the remainder of the season. The Wisconsin product appeared in 14 games and recorded 58 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed, with one interception. Cooper McDonald is likely to have a larger role on the Chiefs' defense while Chenal misses the rest of the 2025 season.
Published: Sat, Dec 20 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Chenal (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Analysis: Chenal didn't practice all week after likely sustaining a shoulder injury in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers, so it's no surprise he won't play Sunday. The 25-year-old has appeared in 14 games this season, recording 58 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed, with one interception. While he's sidelined in Week 16, Jack Cochrane could have an expanded role with the Chiefs' first-team defense.
Published: Fri, Dec 19 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with shoulder issue
Chenal (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Despite playing 37 defensive snaps and recording three total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers, Chenal appears to have sustained a shoulder injury. The Wisconsin product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Registers six tackles in Week 12
Chenal (knee) tallied six tackles (three solo) during the Chiefs' 23-20 overtime win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Chenal was active on both defense (27 snaps) and special teams (24 snaps) during Sunday's OT win and finished with the fourth most tackles on the Chiefs. He was limited in Monday's practice due to a knee issue, but he was a full participant in Tuesday's session, which puts him on track to play Thursday against the Cowboys. Through 11 regular-season games, Chenal has tallied 49 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception).
Published: Tue, Nov 25 at 6:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies four tackles Sunday
Chenal logged four tackles (one solo) and a pass defended in Kansas City's loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Analysis: Chenal had a productive outing in the loss despite playing only 48 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 2022 third-round pick has recorded four or more tackles in eight of his 10 appearances this season and is now just 22 tackles shy of his career-high mark of 65 set back in 2023.
Published: Tue, Nov 18 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays in all 17 games again in 2024
Chenal finished the 2024 season with 60 tackles (40 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass breakups and three forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games.
Analysis: Selected in the third round of the 2022 Draft, Chenal has appeared in all 17 games in each of his first three seasons, but his 14 starts in 2024 marked a new career best. He played 41 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps and 68 percent of the downs on special teams. Chenal mainly served as an early-down thumper at linebacker alongside Nick Bolton. Chenal is scheduled to head into the final year of his rookie contract in 2025.
Published: Thu, Feb 13 at 3:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Able to play Week 16
Chenal (illness) is not among Kansas City's inactives for Saturday's tilt against the Texans.
Analysis: A late-week illness resulted in Chenal being given a questionable tag Friday, but the third-year pro will ultimately be able to suit up. Chenal logged a season-low 17 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps against Cleveland last Sunday, though he impressed with four tackles and a forced fumble in that limited amount of action. He's been impactful both on defense and special teams this season, but Chenal hasn't logged more than 45 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps since Week 7 versus San…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable with pop-up illness
Chenal (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Chenal was added to the injury report Friday with a recently occurring illness. The third-year linebacker has yet to miss a game this season, and the final decision on his status could be announced approximately 90 minutes prior to Saturday's kickoff.
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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Logs first sack of 2024
Chenal finished Sunday's 27-20 win over Las Vegas with four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
Analysis: It wasn't until late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game that Chenal logged his first sack of the 2024 regular season. He was credited with the sack after getting to Gardner Minshew while the quarterback was running out of bounds for a minimal loss. Through the first seven games of the regular season, Chenal has tallied 27 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
Published: Tue, Oct 29 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Starts season with seven tackles
Chenal had seven tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, and two passes defensed in Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Chenal posted a well-rounded performance in the regular-season opener. He got attention from trainers after some friendly fire from a teammate on a tackle attempt, but Chenal was able to stay in the game. The linebacker has extra time to recover from any lingering effects before the Chiefs host the Bengals in Week 2.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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Gets another sack Sunday
Chenal recorded seven tackles (four solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Chenal registered in the sack column for the second straight game in Week 9. He's seen more playing time over the last couple weeks with Nick Bolton dealing with a wrist injury, and he's made good on the opportunity up to this point. After a Week 10 bye, Kansas City will host a run-heavy Philadelphia offense.
Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies double-digit tackles
Chenal notched 10 tackles (six solo) and one sack during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Chenal has stepped into an expanded role on defense with Nick Bolton (wrist) expected to miss two months, handling a season-high 44 defensive snaps versus Denver. The second-year pro could be worth fantasy consideration in deeper IDP formats heading into an international Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins.
Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice Monday
Chenal (hip) was a full participant at practice Monday.
Analysis: This means Chenal should be ready to go Thursday versus Detroit. With star defensive tackle Chris Jones still holding out for a contract extension, Kansas City will call on Chenal to try to slow down what figures to be a potent Lions rushing attack.
Published: Mon, Sep 4 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers hip injury
Chenal sustained a hip injury during the Chiefs' preseason game against the Browns on Saturday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: The linebacker got up limping after diving for a fumble but was still able to trot to the end zone to celebrate with teammates. The 2022 third-round pick posted 35 tackles and a sack in 17 games and eight starts last season for the Super Bowl champions. This coming season, Chenal is slated to reprise a key role in Kansas City's LB corps along with Willie Gay and Nick Bolton, among others.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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Solid in first pro campaign
Chenal recorded 35 tackles (19 solo) and a sack over 17 games as a rookie with the Chiefs during the 2022 regular season.
Analysis: Chenal didn't particularly stand out as a rookie, but he did seemingly come into his own late in the season, recording nearly half of his tackles (17) over the final four weeks. He'll aim to build on that output in his sophomore season and seems likely to claim a regular role, though he may have some work to do in the pass rush and coverage departments.
Published: Fri, Mar 10 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @LAC, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | PHI, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @NYG, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | BAL, | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @JAX, | 2 | 0.5 | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | DET, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @BUF, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @DEN, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | IND, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @DAL, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | HOU, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | LAC, | - | 0.5 | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Chiefs sack Josh Allen on consecutive playsSun, Nov 2 at 4:27pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for a 5-yard loss as the defensive unit comes up with sacks on back-to-back plays.
- Can't-Miss Play: Leo Chenal's one-handed catch marks Lamar Jackson's first INT of 2025Sun, Sep 28 at 2:08pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal makes a twisting one-handed interception and becomes the first NFL defender to intercept Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the 2025 NFL season.
- Can't-Miss Play: Leo Chenal blocks Fairbairn's field goal try with 1:46 left in fourth quarterSat, Jan 18 at 4:31pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal blocks Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn's field goal try with 1:46 left in fourth quarter.
- Leo Chenal forces another Browns' turnover vs. ChubbSun, Dec 15 at 12:26pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal forces another Cleveland Browns' turnover vs. Nick Chubb.
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Mia Burleson shares the facts about Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal’s family on “NFL Slimetime".
- Can't-Miss Play: Blocked field goal for the win! Chiefs top Broncos with special teams excellenceSun, Nov 10 at 1:11pm
Can't-Miss Play: Blocked field goal for the win! Kansas City Chiefs top Denver Broncos with special teams excellence.
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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal's powerful TFL vs. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert forces Bolts into third-and-17 play.
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Up Next- Chiefs sack Josh Allen on consecutive playsSun, Nov 2 at 4:27pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for a 5-yard loss as the defensive unit comes up with sacks on back-to-back plays.
- Can't-Miss Play: Leo Chenal's one-handed catch marks Lamar Jackson's first INT of 2025Sun, Sep 28 at 2:08pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal makes a twisting one-handed interception and becomes the first NFL defender to intercept Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the 2025 NFL season.
- Can't-Miss Play: Leo Chenal blocks Fairbairn's field goal try with 1:46 left in fourth quarterSat, Jan 18 at 4:31pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal blocks Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn's field goal try with 1:46 left in fourth quarter.
- Leo Chenal forces another Browns' turnover vs. ChubbSun, Dec 15 at 12:26pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal forces another Cleveland Browns' turnover vs. Nick Chubb.
- Mia B shares the facts about Leo Chenal’s family | ‘NFL Slimetime'Wed, Nov 13 at 5:19pm
Mia Burleson shares the facts about Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal’s family on “NFL Slimetime".
- Can't-Miss Play: Blocked field goal for the win! Chiefs top Broncos with special teams excellenceSun, Nov 10 at 1:11pm
Can't-Miss Play: Blocked field goal for the win! Kansas City Chiefs top Denver Broncos with special teams excellence.
- Leo Chenal's powerful TFL vs. Herbert forces Bolts into third-and-17 playSun, Sep 29 at 2:48pm
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal's powerful TFL vs. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert forces Bolts into third-and-17 play.
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- Beside Mahomes, who deserves recognition for their SB LVIII performance? | 'GMFB'Mon, Feb 12 at 7:23am
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