Overall
#12
AFC West · 2026 Preview
Kansas City Chiefs
AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs
2025 rankings
2025 rankings
#20
Offense rank
#6
Defense rank
2026 PFM Power Rankings
Based on the previous three seasons and 2026 schedule strength. Offseason personnel changes are not modeled.
Offense
#21
Defense
#2
2026 Unit Breakdown
Player archetypes and unit indicators currently available for this team.
Offense
Quarterback
Primary Archetype
Dual ThreatSecondary Archetypes
ImproviserVertical Thrower
QB Archetype Score
0.892Confidence
HighPatrick Mahomes ranks in the top 3 among quarterbacks for explosive rush rate.
Running Back
Primary Archetype
Explosive RunnerSecondary Archetypes
Receiving BackVolume Back
RB Archetype Score
0.941Confidence
HighKenneth Walker III ranks in the top 3 among running backs for 10-plus-yard run rate.
WR/TE Receiving Corps
Receiving Profile
Contribution Score
66.8Stability
Lower StabilityThe Contribution Score summarizes 2025 production and efficiency for the team's WRs and TEs on a 0–100 scale, with more weight on players who received more targets. Stability shows how often small input changes altered how the unit compared with nearby teams; higher means fewer changes.
2026 Strength of Schedule
Based on opponents' 2025 record
#5
SOS rank (1 = toughest)
53.6%
Opponents' avg win%
#5 of 32
Kansas City Chiefs face the No. 5 toughest schedule in the league by this measure. Their 2026 opponents posted a combined 53.6% win rate in 2025.
Rest of the AFC West
| Team | 2025 Off Rank | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | #14 | Above avg |
| Las Vegas Raiders | #32 | Weak |
| Los Angeles Chargers | #16 | Above avg |