NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Kansas City Chiefs Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Chiefs allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

8.1
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
75
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Chiefs

Players who have historically scored most against the Kansas City Chiefs defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Justice Hill
BAL
20.1
avg pts vs Chiefs (2 games)
#2 Target
James Cook
BUF
16.6
avg pts vs Chiefs (2 games)
#3 Target
RJ Harvey
DEN
13.3
avg pts vs Chiefs (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Kansas City Chiefs (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Zamir White
UNK
2
S2025 Wk18 Ashton Jeanty
LV
12.4
S2025 Wk17 RJ Harvey
DEN
18.6
S2025 Wk17 Jaleel McLaughlin
DEN
4
S2025 Wk16 Michael Carter
TEN
6.5
S2025 Wk16 Tony Pollard
TEN
10.2
S2025 Wk16 Michael Carter
TEN
6.5
S2025 Wk16 Tyjae Spears
TEN
21.5
S2025 Wk15 Omarion Hampton
LAC
7.5
S2025 Wk15 Kimani Vidal
LAC
5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kansas City Chiefs defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Kansas City Chiefs allow an average of 8.1 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (75 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Kansas City Chiefs?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Kansas City Chiefs: Justice Hill (20.1 avg pts in 2 games), James Cook (16.6 avg pts in 2 games), RJ Harvey (13.3 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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