Player Outlook
Keep an eye on Darwin Thompson in training camp because the rookie from Utah State could be a sleeper in all leagues this year. Kansas City selected Thompson in the sixth round of the NFL Draft from Utah State, and he could end up with a prominent role for the Chiefs this season. Damien Williams and Carlos Hyde will open as the top two running backs on the depth chart, but neither is a lock to keep the job for 16 games. If the Chiefs can trust Thompson then he could be someone Fantasy players should covet given coach Andy Reid's track record with running backs. We recommend drafting Thompson with a late-round pick in all formats now, but his outlook could improve with a strong training camp. And in rookie-only drafts, plan on taking Thompson with a pick in Round 3.
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The Chiefs selected Thompson in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 214th overall. Thompson (5-foot-8, 198 pounds) is a bit undersized but runs with a standout motor and offers a three-down skill set otherwise. As much as his pro day numbers were problematic (4.55-second 40, 11.23 agility score), Thompson looks quick and explosive on tape, and he salvaged his pro day somewhat by posting strong numbers in the vertical (39 inches) and broad jump (126 inches). Thompson played just one season at Utah State as a junior college transfer, but he torched the Mountain West to the tune of 1,044 yards (6.8 YPC) and 14 touchdowns while adding 23 receptions for 351 yards and two touchdowns on just 30 targets. Carlos Hyde is the established backup to Damien Williams at the moment, but there's a non-zero chance that Thompson closes that gap if he can make the team. Thompson is clearly a better pass catcher than Hyde.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD | RECPT | REYD | RETD | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECTION | 27 | 119 | 1 | 4 | 45 | - | 21 | |
| * indicates player did not play that week | ||||||||
Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09/08 | @Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 15.13 |
| 2 | 09/15 | @Oakland Raiders | 25 | 20.25 |
| 3 | 09/22 | Baltimore Ravens | 2 | 12.35 |
| 4 | 09/29 | @Detroit Lions | 11 | 17.00 |
| 5 | 10/07 | Indianapolis Colts | 13 | 17.11 |
| 6 | 10/13 | Houston Texans | 6 | 14.82 |
| 7 | 10/18 | @Denver Broncos | 21 | 19.13 |
| 8 | 10/28 | Green Bay Packers | 19 | 18.13 |
| 9 | 11/03 | Minnesota Vikings | 16 | 17.50 |
| 10 | 11/10 | @Tennessee Titans | 4 | 13.50 |
| 11 | 11/19 | @Los Angeles Chargers | 24 | 20.00 |
| 12 | BYE | - | - | - |
| 13 | 12/01 | Oakland Raiders | 25 | 20.25 |
| 14 | 12/08 | @New England Patriots | 8 | 16.00 |
| 15 | 12/15 | Denver Broncos | 21 | 19.13 |
| 16 | 12/23 | @Chicago Bears | 1 | 11.35 |
| 17 | 12/29 | Los Angeles Chargers | 24 | 20.00 |