Tranquill saw an increase in his usage on the defense in Week 3, playing 82 percent of the defensive snaps. The linebacker stepped into a larger role with Nick Bolton (ankle) was unavailable and he could operate in a similar role again in Week 4 versus the Jets if Bolton can't go again.
Top Stories from Heavy on Chiefs
Latest Chiefs alerts
Chiefs regular season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/7 | L 20-21 | 0-1 | |
| 2 | 9/17 | W 17-9 | 1-1 | |
| 3 | 9/24 | W 41-10 | 2-1 |
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10/1 |
8:20 PM
|
NBC |
MetLife Stadium
|
|
| 5 | 10/8 |
4:25 PM
|
CBS |
U.S. Bank Stadium
|
|
| 6 | 10/12 |
8:15 PM
|
Amazon Prime Video |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
|
|
| 7 | 10/22 |
4:25 PM
|
CBS |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
|
|
| 8 | 10/29 |
4:25 PM
|
CBS |
Empower Field at Mile High
|
|
| 9 | 11/5 |
9:30 AM
|
NFL Network |
Deutsche Bank Park
|
|
| 10 | BYE | ||||
| 11 | 11/20 |
8:15 PM
|
ABC/ESPN |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
|
|
| 12 | 11/26 |
4:25 PM
|
CBS |
Allegiant Stadium
|
|
| 13 | 12/3 |
8:20 PM
|
NBC |
Lambeau Field
|
|
| 14 | 12/10 |
4:25 PM
|
CBS |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
|
|
| 15 | 12/18 |
8:15 PM
|
ABC/ESPN |
Gillette Stadium
|
|
| 16 | 12/25 |
1:00 PM
|
CBS |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
|
|
| 17 | 12/31 |
4:25 PM
|
CBS |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
|
|
| 18 | TBD |
TBD
|
TBD |
SoFi Stadium
|
|
More from Heavy on Chiefs
Loading more stories
Tranquill saw an increase in his usage on the defense in Week 3, playing 82 percent of the defensive snaps. The linebacker stepped into a larger role with Nick Bolton (ankle) was unavailable and he could operate in a similar role again in Week 4 versus the Jets if Bolton can't go again.
Danna was once again able to get to the quarterback and he is now up to 2.5 sacks on the season. The defensive end set a career high with 27 tackles and five sacks in 2022 and he's on pace to leave those numbers in the dust this year.
Watson has remained surprisingly involved in the Chiefs' passing attack this season despite all of the options in the wide receiver room, collecting 12 targets through the first three weeks. He's averaged north of 20 yards per completion in his first three contests, finishing with at least 45 receiving yards in each of the first three, but he doesn't produce enough to warrant consideration in the majority of fantasy formats at this point. Given that he's in his seventh year in the league and second with Kansas City, it's unlikely change is on the horizon.
Moore was also targeted a seventh time, though that play was scrapped due to a defensive offside. That said, two of his official six targets came when backup Blaine Gabbert was in after the Chiefs went up 41-0 on the Bears early in the second half, and they accounted for 17 of his 42 receiving yards on the day. Moore did reach pay dirt in Week 3, but he remains an inconsistent producer from a fantasy standpoint. He will likely be a touchdown-dependent option potentially worth rostering in deeper or dynasty fantasy formats.
Valdes-Scantling hasn't compiled more than two catches in a game through the first trio of weeks, drawing no more than three targets in a contest. He's also yet to find pay dirt, and it's seemingly trending toward another season where the Chiefs' wide receiver room won't sport consistent production. However, MVS is already trailing Rashee Rice (14), Skyy Moore (13), Justin Watson and Kadarius Toney (11) in targets, so there's little to suggest he will be a worthwhile fantasy asset in 2023.
Toney -- who missed practice this past Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a limited session Friday -- approached the game listed as questionable. Though the wideout was available versus Chicago, Toney's limited playing time Sunday suggests that he's probably still dealing with the sprained toe that landed him on Kansas City's Week 3 injury report to some degree. With that in mind, it will be worth tracking his practice participation ahead of this coming weekend's contest against the Jets.
Mahomes appeared to injure his right leg near the end of Sunday's blowout victory and was briefly seen limping, but a source confirmed to Pelissero on Monday that the star quarterback is fine. Through three contests this season, Mahomes is averaging 268 passing yards per game with seven passing touchdowns and two interceptions. The reigning NFL MVP appears on track to suit up in Week 4 versus the Jets without limitations.
Butker has yet to miss this season, and with makes from 41 and 38 yards out in Week 3, he is now 5-for-5 on the year on FGAs, while also climbing to 9-for-9 on PATs. Next up for Butker is the Jets in Week 4.