AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

89
Great
OFF
86
DEF
87

#4 in the NFL

4-0 · Contender

Who is the starting QB for the Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes is the projected starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs as of October 15, 2026. Justin Fields is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
15
Patrick MahomesStarter
2
6
Justin Fields
3
14
Garrett Nussmeier
RB
89
Kenneth Walker IIIStarter
2
10
Emmett Johnson
3
47
Brashard Smith
FB
47
Ben VanSumerenStarter
WR1
4
Rashee RiceStarterQuestionable
2
13
Cyrus Allen
3
8
Jeff CaldwellInjured Reserve
WR2
1
Xavier WorthyStarter
2
81
Nikko Remigio
3
82
Jimmy HolidayInjured Reserve
WR3
11
Jalen RoyalsStarter
2
2
Tyquan ThorntonInjured Reserve
TE
87
Travis KelceStarter
2
83
Noah Gray
3
88
Jake Briningstool
4
12
Jared Wiley
5
84
John Michael GyllenborgInjured Reserve
LT
71
Josh SimmonsStarterQuestionable
2
70
Kahlil Benson
3
77
Jaylon Moore
LG
76
Kingsley SuamataiaStarter
2
66
Mike Caliendo
3
73
Joshua Ezeudu
C
52
Creed HumphreyStarter
2
64
Hunter Nourzad
RG
65
Trey SmithStarter
2
66
Mike Caliendo
3
73
Matt WaletzkoInjured Reserve
RT
70
Kahlil BensonStarter
2
77
Jaylon Moore
3
61
Diego Pounds

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Week 6

vs Los Angeles Chargers

Sun, Oct 18 · 04:25 PM ET

Team Stats

4 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
29.5
Yards/G
421.5
Pass Yds/G
259.3
Rush Yds/G
162.3
TO Margin
5
3rd Down %
44.00%
Total TD
14
Sacks
4
TFL
21
INT
4
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Kansas City Chiefs Starting Quarterback

Kansas City Chiefs starting lineup

Patrick Mahomes is the projected starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs as of October 15, 2026. Justin Fields is listed second.

Also projected for the Chiefs: Kenneth Walker III at running back, Rashee Rice at wide receiver and Travis Kelce at tight end.

The full Kansas City Chiefs two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes · QBKenneth Walker III · RBRashee Rice · WRTravis Kelce · TE

Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report

11 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Chiefs' starting quarterback?
Patrick Mahomes is the projected starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs as of October 15, 2026. Justin Fields is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Chiefs?
Kenneth Walker III is the projected starter at running back for the Chiefs, with Emmett Johnson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Chiefs?
Rashee Rice is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Chiefs, with Cyrus Allen listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Chiefs?
Travis Kelce is the projected starter at tight end for the Chiefs, with Noah Gray listed second.
When does Kansas City Chiefs play next?
Next: vs Los Angeles Chargers, Sun, Oct 18, 04:25 PM ET.
When was the Kansas City Chiefs depth chart last updated?
The Kansas City Chiefs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Chiefs Roster

Every player on the Kansas City Chiefs depth chart, by position.

Offense

Wide Receiver: Rashee Rice, Cyrus Allen, Jeff Caldwell

Wide Receiver: Xavier Worthy, Nikko Remigio, Jimmy Holiday

Wide Receiver: Jalen Royals, Tyquan Thornton

Left Tackle: Josh Simmons, Kahlil Benson, Jaylon Moore

Left Guard: Kingsley Suamataia, Mike Caliendo, Joshua Ezeudu

Center: Creed Humphrey, Hunter Nourzad

Right Guard: Trey Smith, Mike Caliendo, Matt Waletzko

Right Tackle: Kahlil Benson, Jaylon Moore, Diego Pounds

Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes, Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier

Tight End: Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jake Briningstool, Jared Wiley, John Michael Gyllenborg

Running Back: Kenneth Walker III, Emmett Johnson, Brashard Smith

Fullback: Ben VanSumeren

Defense

Left Defensive End: George Karlaftis, Ashton Gillotte, Jack Pyburn, 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, Cooper McDonald

Weakside Linebacker: Drue Tranquill, Cam Jones

Middle Linebacker: Nick Bolton, Jack Cochrane

Strongside Linebacker: Jeffrey Bassa

Left Cornerback: Nohl Williams, Chris Roland-Wallace

Strong Safety: Chamarri Conner, Jaden Hicks

Free Safety: Alohi Gilman, Xavier Nwankpa

Right Cornerback: Mansoor Delane, Kristian Fulton

Nickel Back: L'Jarius Sneed, Jadon Canady

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Harrison Butker

Punter: Matt Araiza

Holder: Matt Araiza

Punt Returner: Nikko Remigio, Brashard Smith, Tyquan Thornton

Kick Returner: Nikko Remigio, Brashard Smith, Xavier Worthy, Emmett Johnson

Long Snapper: James Winchester