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Kansas City Chiefs defense

Kansas City Chiefs defense fantasy outlook for week 9 vs NYJ. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard8.32.2 to 17.7DEF2
Half PPR8.32.2 to 17.7DEF2
PPR8.32.2 to 17.7DEF2

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4LV———3.0
Week 6LAC———15.0
Week 7SEA———3.0
Week 8DEN———0.0

Season range

42.0 points so far; 107.4 projected for the season (80% range 84.2 to 130.6, half PPR, 10 games left).

Kansas City Chiefs defense 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs DEN12.07.6DEF6
Week 2vs IND1.07.7DEF29
Week 3@ MIA8.08.3DEF9
Week 4@ LV3.07.4DEF25
Week 5Bye———
Week 6vs LAC15.08.1DEF2
Week 7@ SEA3.05.9DEF18
Week 8@ DEN0.06.5DEF27
Week 9vs NYJ—8.3upcoming
Week 10@ ATL—5.8upcoming
Week 11vs ARI—6.2upcoming
Week 12@ BUF—6.2upcoming
Week 13@ LAR—6.2upcoming
Week 14@ CIN—6.2upcoming
Week 15vs NE—5.9upcoming
Week 16vs SF—5.7upcoming
Week 17@ LAC—6.5upcoming
Week 18vs LV—6.2upcoming

Kansas City Chiefs defense 2026 stats and fantasy points

42.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (6.0 a game), DEF16 so far. PPR 42.0, standard 42.0.

StatTotalPer game
Sacks91.3
Interceptions60.9
Fumble recoveries30.4
Points allowed13118.7

Kansas City Chiefs defense rest of season outlook

Margin projects 63.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.3 a game), DEF6 the rest of the way. PPR 63.2, standard 63.2.

His outlook is better than his start (DEF16 to date, DEF6 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit Kansas City Chiefs defense in week 9?

Start. Kansas City Chiefs defense is DEF2 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Kansas City Chiefs defense a 60% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Kansas City Chiefs defense's fantasy projection for week 9?

8.3 half-PPR points (8.3 PPR, 8.3 standard), with an 80% range of 2.2 to 17.7.

Should I start Kansas City Chiefs defense in week 9?

Start. Kansas City Chiefs defense is DEF2 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Kansas City Chiefs defense a 60% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Kansas City Chiefs defense scored in 2026?

42.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (6.0 per game), DEF16 at his position; 42.0 in PPR and 42.0 in standard.

What is Kansas City Chiefs defense's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 63.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.3 a game), DEF6 the rest of the way. PPR 63.2, standard 63.2.

Should I trade for Kansas City Chiefs defense?

His outlook is better than his start (DEF16 to date, DEF6 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Kansas City Chiefs defense injured?

Kansas City Chiefs defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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