DEF · Kansas City Chiefs · week 9, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs defense week 9 fantasy projection
Kansas City Chiefs defense (team defense, Kansas City Chiefs) is projected for 8.3 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs New York Jets, with an 80% range of 2.2 to 17.7. That ranks DEF2 at his position.
- Projection
- 8.3 half PPR
- 80% range
- 2.2–17.7 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF2 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 8.3 | 7.6 | 2.2 to 17.7 |
| Half PPR | 8.3 | 7.6 | 2.2 to 17.7 |
| PPR | 8.3 | 7.6 | 2.2 to 17.7 |
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.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs NYJ
Game: vs New York Jets, 2026-11-08.
Line: KC −10.
NYJ's offense gives up the 12th-most points to defenses (+0.5 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Kansas City Chiefs defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.6 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.2 |
| Points allowed | 18.5 |
Everyone in the game: KC vs NYJ, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | RB | KC | 21.0 | RB3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 20.8 | QB5 |
| Geno Smith | QB | NYJ | 13.3 | QB27 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | KC | 12.7 | WR14 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | NYJ | 12.2 | WR16 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 10.8 | TE5 |
| Braelon Allen | RB | NYJ | 9.2 | RB25 |
| Harrison Butker | K | KC | 8.9 | K9 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 8.8 | WR34 |
| Kansas City Chiefs defense | DEF | KC | 8.3 | DEF2 |
| Breece Hall | RB | NYJ | 7.3 | RB34 |
| Jason Sanders | K | NYJ | 6.6 | K28 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | NYJ | 6.5 | WR45 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | NYJ | 5.3 | TE29 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | NYJ | 5.1 | WR56 |
| Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | 4.1 | RB56 |
| Noah Gray | TE | KC | 3.3 | TE36 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | NYJ | 3.0 | TE38 |
| New York Jets defense | DEF | NYJ | 2.8 | DEF30 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | KC | 1.4 | WR102 |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | NYJ | 1.1 | WR108 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | NYJ | 1.0 | TE63 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | 0.9 | WR113 |
| Jake Briningstool | TE | KC | 0.6 | TE75 |
| Andrew Armstrong | WR | KC | 0.5 | WR125 |
Kansas City Chiefs defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs DEN 12.0 pts
- Week 2 vs IND 1.0 pts
- Week 3 @ MIA 8.0 pts
- Week 4 @ LV 3.0 pts
- Week 6 vs LAC 15.0 pts
- Week 7 @ SEA 3.0 pts
- Week 8 @ DEN 0.0 pts
- Week 9 vs NYJ proj. 8.3
- Week 10 @ ATL proj. 5.8
More from week 9
Questions
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 is Kansas City Chiefs defense projected for in week 9?
8.3 half-PPR, 8.3 PPR and 8.3 standard points vs New York Jets, with an 80% range of 2.2 to 17.7.
Is Kansas City Chiefs defense playing in week 9?
Kansas City Chiefs defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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