Chiefs D/ST fantasy outlook — Week 1
Chiefs D/ST (DST, KC) is our DST11 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 5.9 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 5.9 pts
- DST rank
- #11
- Rostered
- 36%
- Started
- 27%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Chiefs D/ST (KC DST), our DST11 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.9 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. He grades 9% below the average weekly DST number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 36% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Spicy on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Chiefs D/ST (KC DST), our DST11 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.9 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. He grades 9% below the average weekly DST number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 36% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Spicy on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.