Patrick Mahomes ranks as eighth-best fantasy QB ahead of Week 6
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is ranked as the eighth-best fantasy football player for Week 6 by ESPN. Mahomes dropped five spots in the rankings but has the potential to rise again with a strong performance against the Los Angeles Chargers. His supporting cast will be affected as wide receiver Rashee Rice is out due to injury. Another key receiver, Tyquan Thornton, is also sidelined, leading Mahomes to rely on tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Fantasy projections estimate Mahomes will throw for 200 yards and two touchdowns this week.
- •Mahomes is ranked eighth for fantasy QBs in Week 6.
- •Rashee Rice will miss Sunday’s game due to injury.
- •Mahomes needs strong performances from Kelce and Worthy.
- •Predicted stats: 200 passing yards, 2 TDs against the Chargers.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Week 6 fantasy rankings: Xavier Worthy ranked as 28th-best WR
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Week 6 fantasy rankings: Patrick Mahomes ranked as eighth-best QB
"According to the experts at ESPN, Kansas City Chiefs speedster Xavier Worthy ranks as the 28th-best wide receiver for fantasy football in Week 6.
"According to the experts at ESPN, Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes ranks as the eighth-best quarterback for fantasy football in Week 6.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 11:30 AMWeek 6 fantasy rankings: Xavier Worthy ranked as 28th-best WR
According to the experts at ESPN, Kansas City Chiefs speedster Xavier Worthy ranks as the 28th-best wide receiver for fantasy football in Week 6.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:31 AMWeek 6 fantasy rankings: Patrick Mahomes ranked as eighth-best QB
According to the experts at ESPN, Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes ranks as the eighth-best quarterback for fantasy football in Week 6.
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