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NFL · Week 8 · Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET
Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart 2026
Starters: QB Patrick Mahomes, RB Kenneth Walker III, WR1 Rashee Rice, WR2 Xavier Worthy, WR3 Jalen Royals, TE Travis Kelce.
Next game: at the Denver Broncos, Sunday, November 1, 2026, 4:25 PM ET. The sportsbooks give the Kansas City Chiefs 53% to win (moneyline, margin removed). Chiefs vs Broncos preview
Who is out on the Chiefs depth chart
3 players listed first at a position on the injury report: Ben VanSumeren (fullback, out, coach's decision), Rashee Rice (wide receiver 1, out, hamstring), Jaylon Moore (right tackle, out, concussion (concussion)).
Also on the report: Garrett Nussmeier (out), Jack Pyburn (out), Jadon Canady (out), Brashard Smith (injured reserve), Josh Simmons (injured reserve).
Full list with the injury and the status: Chiefs injury report.
Chiefs depth chart position by position
Chiefs offense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | Patrick Mahomes | Justin Fields | Garrett Nussmeier (out) | - |
| Running Back | Kenneth Walker III | Emmett Johnson | Jaydn Ott | Brashard Smith (injured reserve) |
| Fullback | Ben VanSumeren (out) | - | - | - |
| Wide Receiver 1 | Rashee Rice (out) | Cyrus Allen | Justin Watson | Jimmy Holiday |
| Wide Receiver 2 | Xavier Worthy | Nikko Remigio | Tyquan Thornton | - |
| Wide Receiver 3 | Jalen Royals | Andrew Armstrong | Jeff Caldwell | - |
| Tight End | Travis Kelce | Noah Gray | Jake Briningstool | Jared Wiley |
| Left Tackle | Kahlil Benson | Jaylon Moore (out) | Josh Simmons (injured reserve) | - |
| Left Guard | Kingsley Suamataia | Mike Caliendo | Joshua Ezeudu | - |
| Center | Creed Humphrey | Hunter Nourzad | - | - |
| Right Guard | Trey Smith | Mike Caliendo | Matt Waletzko | - |
| Right Tackle | Jaylon Moore (out) | Joshua Ezeudu | Kahlil Benson | Diego Pounds |
Chiefs defense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Defensive End | George Karlaftis | Ashton Gillotte | Ethan Downs | - |
| Left Defensive Tackle | Chris Jones | Peter Woods | - | - |
| Right Defensive Tackle | Khyiris Tonga | Bryson Eason | Omarr Norman-Lott | - |
| Right Defensive End | Felix Anudike-Uzomah | R Mason Thomas | Jack Pyburn (out) | - |
| Weakside Linebacker | Drue Tranquill | - | - | - |
| Middle Linebacker | Nick Bolton | Jack Cochrane | - | - |
| Strongside Linebacker | Jeffrey Bassa | Cooper McDonald | - | - |
| Left Cornerback | Nohl Williams | Chris Roland-Wallace | - | - |
| Right Cornerback | Mansoor Delane | Kristian Fulton | - | - |
| Nickel Back | L'Jarius Sneed | Jadon Canady (out) | - | - |
| Strong Safety | Chamarri Conner | Jaden Hicks | - | - |
| Free Safety | Alohi Gilman | Xavier Nwankpa | - | - |
Chiefs special teams depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Kicker | Harrison Butker | - | - | - |
| Punter | Matt Araiza | - | - | - |
| Holder | Matt Araiza | - | - | - |
| Long Snapper | James Winchester | - | - | - |
| Kick Returner | Nikko Remigio | Brashard Smith (injured reserve) | Emmett Johnson | - |
| Punt Returner | Nikko Remigio | Brashard Smith (injured reserve) | Tyquan Thornton | - |
Order as listed on the team's public depth chart; an injured player keeps his spot until the team moves him. Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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FAQ
Who is the Chiefs starting quarterback?
Patrick Mahomes is listed first at quarterback on the Kansas City Chiefs depth chart.
Which Chiefs starters are hurt?
Ben VanSumeren (fullback, out, coach's decision), Rashee Rice (wide receiver 1, out, hamstring), Jaylon Moore (right tackle, out, concussion (concussion)).
How often is the depth chart updated?
Every day, from the team's public depth chart and the official injury report (last update Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET).
Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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