Patrick Mahomes
QB · Kansas City Chiefs
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
14.2 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
QB22 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
Patrick Mahomes's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Patrick Mahomes has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Denver Broncos. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 14.2 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 220.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 270.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
DEN
Denver Broncos
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
220.7n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -50 against the preceding three games.
10.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -3.7 against the preceding three games.
11.2n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -11 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 4 / 220.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 270.7 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 4 / 10.0 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 13.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 4 / 11.2 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 22.2 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Humphrey | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Drue Tranquill | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Elbow | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaylon Moore | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Kahlil Benson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| L'Jarius Sneed | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Mansoor Delane | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Nick Bolton | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick Mahomes | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Rashee Rice | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Travis Kelce | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
Read these widgets and their weekly evidence packet · Research API specification
Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
11.2
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
15.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
14.9
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | SEA | 6.0 | 165 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 6 | LAC | 10.5 | 272 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 / 4 | LV | 17.0 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 3 | MIA | 15.9 | 246 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 2 | IND | 29.0 | 382 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 1 | DEN | 21.7 | 184 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 / 15 | LAC | 13.1 | 189 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 14 | HOU | 6.3 | 160 | 59 | -10 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Knee
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
While Patrick Mahomes returned in time for training camp, these major knee injuries can produce varying return timetables.
A win at home against Patrick Mahomes, Walker, and Kansas City would give the Broncos the lead in the AFC West.FanDuel Sportsbook has Denver as the home underdog at +1.5 points, though that’s basically a pick ‘em at this point.
Against the Chiefs, who struggled offensively as they never had before in the Patrick Mahomes era, Emmanwori played 16 snaps at the line, 16 in the box, and 20 in the slot.Wherever he went, and whatever he did, chaos ensued for the Chiefs.
AFC West lead at stake as Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix grind through injury comebacks Oct 29, 5:44 PM ET
Why Micah Parsons' ACL recovery is taking longer than Patrick Mahomes' Oct 29, 6:00 AM ET
Sources: Josh Simmons told to leave Chiefs meeting by Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes Oct 25, 7:19 AM ET
Patrick Mahomes' Week 7 fantasy outlook Oct 21, 9:37 AM ET