Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Goes quiet in Super Bowl
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Valdes-Scantling didn't reel in his only target during the Super Bowl versus the Eagles.
After a breakout effort during the AFC Championship win over the Bengals, where he recorded six catches for 116 yards and a touchdown, the deep threat was held in check against the Eagles. He closed out the playoffs with seven catches for 122 yards and a pair of scores after compiling 42 grabs for 687 yards and a pair of touchdowns during the regular season. MVS' deal with the Chiefs extends through the 2024 campaign, so he will likely retain a similar role in 2023.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Delivers best game of season
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Valdes-Scantling brought in six of eight targets for 116 yards and a touchdown during the Chiefs' 23-20 win over the Bengals in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
The talented speedster put together his best yardage total yet as a Chief and produced his second touchdown in as many weeks via a 19-yard scoring grab with 4:15 remaining in the third quarter. His yardage tally also was a team-high figure, and thanks in part to in-game injuries to JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and Kadarius Toney (ankle), Valdes-Scantling's target mark also tied Travis Kelce's for tops on Kansas City. Valdes-Scantling could be headed for another busy day in Super Bowl LVII versus the Eagles in two weeks' time, not only because of his field-stretching capability, but due to the potential absence or limitations of some of his fellow wideouts as well.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Light tally to close regular season
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Valdes-Scantling gathered in three of targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 31-13 victory over the Raiders.
Valdes-Scantling compiled three or fewer catches for the fifth straight game, didn't top 28 receiving yards in any of the final five weeks and had just one touchdown to his name all season. The deep threat didn't really live up to what Kansas City was aiming for when they signed him to a three-year contract before the season, though he did compile a career-high 42 catches and fell just three yards short of his career high in receiving yards with 687. MVS also drew 13 targets combined between the final two regular-season contests, so there is a chance he could make an impact in the postseason if he and Patrick Mahomes can connect on a deep shot.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Inefficient with target volume
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Valdes-Scantling caught two of seven targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 27-24 win versus the Broncos.
There were numerous occasions where Valdes-Scantling had a chance to make a big play but was ultimately unable to connect with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. It's at least an encouraging sign to see the deep threat drawing his most targets since Week 7, but it didn't turn into much tangible fantasy production. Valdes-Scantling could be an interesting deep fantasy option in some postseason leagues, but he doesn't possess much fantasy value in regular redrafts at this point.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Held catchless in win
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Valdes-Scantling failed to catch either of his two targets in Saturday's 24-10 win over the Seahawks.
Valdes-Scantling was a complete non-factor in the contest, and he played fewer offensive snaps than fellow wideouts JuJu Smith-Schuster (44) and Justin Watson (39). In fact, the veteran's 23-snap total was his lowest of the campaign. Valdes-Scantling has been up-and-down so far this season, as Patrick Mahomes is known to spread the ball around to several pass catchers. With that said, being a part of Kansas City's aerial attack certainly allows for great potential on any given week. In Week 17, the Chiefs host the Broncos, who allowed Valdes-Scantling to catch just one pass for 20 yards in the teams' first meeting. The 28-year-old speedster will be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Finds end zone in OT win
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Valdes-Scantling secured three of five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 30-24 overtime win over the Texans on Sunday.
The speedy wideout recorded a touchdown for the first time since Week 10 and only his second time all season on an impressive sliding four-yard grab in the right side of the end zone with 14 seconds remaining in the first half. Otherwise, MVS once again had a modest role on a prolific day for the Chiefs' air attack, posting his fourth sub-30-yard receiving day in the last seven games. Valdes-Scantling will next take aim at an inconsistent Seahawks secondary in a Week 16 home matchup Saturday afternoon.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Small impact in Week 14
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Valdes-Scantling caught one of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 34-28 victory against the Broncos.
Valdes-Scantling has played around half the offensive snaps in each of the last three games, a far cry from the 70-plus percent he played in nearly every game through Week 11. MVS still drew 11 targets over the two previous games but received just three Sunday. He has gone over 100 receiving yards just once all season and has just one receiving touchdown to his name, so Valdes-Scantling can be left on the waiver wire in most formats.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Leading receiver in Sunday's loss
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Valdes-Scantling caught two of six targets for 71 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Bengals.
He could have had a much bigger day, as drops were an issue for Valdes-Scantling once again, but his 71 yards still led Kansas City. It's his best performance since he erupted for 111 yards back in Week 7, but the former Packer could have trouble repeating it in Week 14 against a stingy Broncos secondary.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Four catches in Sunday's win
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Valdes-Scantling caught four of five targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Rams.
Travis Kelce bested him by one yard for the team lead as Valdes-Scantling saw his highest target volume since Week 5. The former Packer remains a secondary part of the high-powered Kansas City passing game, making him a volatile fantasy option heading into a Week 13 clash with the Bengals.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Struggles with four targets
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Valdes-Scantling (illness) recorded one reception on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Chargers.
Valdes-Scantling was battling an illness during practice this week, but he was ultimately cleared from the injury report prior to Sunday night's tilt. The veteran wideout wasn't able to step up with several key Kansas City receivers missing from action, instead posting one of his poorer stat lines of the year. JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Kadarius Toney (hamstring) are currently questionable for next Sunday's tilt against the Rams, so MVS may have an opportunity to redeem himself after disappointing in this fill-in start.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Cleared to play Sunday
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Valdes-Scantling (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday night's game against the Chargers after practicing fully Friday.
With JuJu Smith-Schuster ruled out with a concussion and Mecole Hardman (abdomen/illness) having been placed on IR, Valdes-Scantling is in line to handle plenty of snaps Sunday, while Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore also are candidates to see added opportunities Week 11. Through nine games, Valdes-Scantling has caught 26 of his 43 targets for 441 yards and a TD, and with both Smith-Schuster and Hardman sidelined this weekend, the 6-foot-4, 206-pounder should see enough volume in Kansas City's passing game to merit fantasy consideration.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Back to limited practice
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Valdes-Scantling (illness) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
Valdes-Scantling missed Wednesday's practice, so his return to the field Friday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday night against the Chargers. If he upgrades to full participation Friday, Valdes-Scantling could approach the contest minus an injury designation, and if so he'd be in line for a key role for Week 11, with JuJu Smith-Schuster iffy due to a concussion and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) having been placed on IR on Thursday.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: On track to practice Thursday
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Valdes-Scantling (illness) is in line to practice Thursday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Valdes-Scantling sat out Wednesday's session, but his looming return to practice has the wideout trending in the right direction as Sunday night's game against the Chargers approaches. Meanwhile, JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) are slated to miss practice again Thursday, and if either one or both is unable to play this weekend, Valdes-Scantling could be busy Week 11, with Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore also candidates to factor in versus Los Angeles.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Set to miss practice
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Valdes-Scantling won't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
In addition to Valdes-Scantling, the Chiefs will also be without JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) for their first Week 11 practice. For now, Kansas City's top available wideouts are Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore as Sunday's game against the Chargers approaches.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Week 11 Waiver Priority List
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Valdes-Scantling is worth adding where available in case JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) are out in Week 11 at the Chargers. If both are out we could see an uptick in targets for Valdes-Scantling, who only had four in Week 10 against Jacksonville but finished with three catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Valdes-Scantling has now scored at least 14 PPR points in three of his past five games. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Little involvement versus Titans
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Valdes-Scantling caught his only target for 12 yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime victory against Tennessee.
While the Chiefs gave Valdes-Scantling a healthy contract prior to the 2022 campaign, it hasn't proved fruitful for either the team or MVS. The deep threat has finished with 90-plus yards on a pair of occasions but has yet to reach pay dirt and saw a season-low one target Sunday night. New acquisition Kadarius Toney is also viewed as a deep threat. He could get more involved in the coming weeks, which could impact Valdes-Scantling's snap totals in the future, especially with Mecole Hardman (6/79/1 Sunday) outproducing him of late.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Records season-high 111 yards
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Valdes-Scantling hauled in three of four passes for 111 yards and no touchdowns during Sunday's 44-23 win at San Francisco.
Valdes-Scantling had his best outing as a Chief in terms of receiving yards, which was powered by two of the three longest plays of the game for the team, a 40-yard grab in the second quarter and a 57-yarder in the final period. The receptions marked his first of the campaign of 40-plus yards, but he also played a season-low 55 percent of the offensive snaps Sunday. He remains hit-or-miss on a weekly basis, but working with quarterback Patrick Mahomes means Valdes-Scantling can hit for big plays at a moment's notice.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Held catchless in loss
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Valdes-Scantling failed to reel in any of his three targets in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Bills.
Valdes-Scantling played 82 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps, but the wideout was a complete non-factor in the passing attack. His lackluster performance comes just a week removed from his best game with the Chiefs, in which he paced the team with 90 yards. Valdes-Scantling has been inconsistent in his production and has not been the playmaker many thought he could be in an offense led by Patrick Mahomes. There are likely brighter days ahead for the 28-year-old, but he is becoming increasingly difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. Valdes-Scantling will look to get back on track when the Chiefs visit the 49ers in Week 7.
Valdes-Scantling is coming off his best game of the season (15 PPR points) and is looking for his first touchdown of the season. He has the third-most targets of any wideout without a touchdown this season (Smith-Schuster is second). In a game with a 53.5-point over/under, it's good to have players who could score, but it's even better to have those who scheme up well against the competition. I'd start him over Allen Lazard, Adam Thielen, Terry McLaurin and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Leads way with 90 yards
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Valdes-Scantling recorded six receptions on eight targets for 90 yards in Monday's 30-29 win over the Raiders.
While overshadowed by Travis Kelce's four-touchdown performance, Valdes-Scantling delivered his best game as a Chief. His performance was highlighted by three catches of more than 15 yards, and he delivered a pair of key receptions on third down to keep drives alive. Valdes-Scantling has often served as a deep threat throughout his career, but he's shown the ability to produce on volume early in his tenure in Kansas City and now has at least seven targets in three of his last four games.
