NFL · Week 1 · 2026 Fantasy Preview

DEN at KC — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

DEN
DEN · Away
@
KC
KC · Home
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8:15 PM EDT

Fantasy Targets by Team

DEN Targets
Bo Nix QB · DEN
Opp allows 15.6 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
19
avg pts (34g)
Courtland Sutton WR · DEN
Opp allows 8.4 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
13.9
avg pts (33g)
J.K. Dobbins RB · DEN
Opp allows 8.1 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)
13.4
avg pts (23g)
RJ Harvey RB · DEN
Opp allows 8.1 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)
12.2
avg pts (17g)
Jaylen Waddle WR · DEN
Opp allows 8.4 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
11.8
avg pts (29g)
KC Targets
Patrick Mahomes QB · KC
Opp allows 15.1 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
19.7
avg pts (30g)
Rashee Rice WR · KC
Opp allows 9.2 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
18
avg pts (12g)
Justin Fields QB · KC
Opp allows 15.1 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
15.4
avg pts (17g)
Kenneth Walker RB · KC
Opp allows 8.6 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)
13.3
avg pts (28g)
Kenneth Walker RB · KC
Opp allows 8.6 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)
13.3
avg pts (28g)

Defense vs Position Matchup

DEN defense — pts allowed
QB 15.1 avg pts
RB 8.6 avg pts
WR 9.2 avg pts
TE 6.5 avg pts
KC defense — pts allowed
QB 15.6 avg pts
RB 8.1 avg pts
WR 8.4 avg pts
TE 6.5 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the DEN vs KC game?
Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes. See the full target list and injury updates above.
Is this a good DFS game for Week 1?
Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.
What is the fantasy matchup outlook for DEN players this week?
KC defense allows 8.1 pts/game to RBs and 8.4 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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