Patrick Mahomes
QB · Kansas City Chiefs
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
18.8 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
QB7 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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Patrick Mahomes's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Patrick Mahomes had a scheduled Week 6 matchup at home against Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 18.8 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 284.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
Scheduled home matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
284.3n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
6.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
20.6n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 4, 3, 2 / 284.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 184.0 (1 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 4, 3, 2 / 6.0 (3 recorded) | 1 / 23.0 (1 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 4, 3, 2 / 20.6 (3 recorded) | 1 / 21.7 (1 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Patrick Mahomes · QB
18.8
Patrick Mahomes · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
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Garrett Nussmeier · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben VanSumeren | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
| Chamarri Conner | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Josh Simmons | Out | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| L'Jarius Sneed | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick Mahomes | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Peter Woods | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Rashee Rice | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-05 06:02:21 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | Offense | QB:9 | 1 | 2026-10-05 06:02:21 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
20.6
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
19.3
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
18.7
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 4 | LV | 17.0 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 3 | MIA | 15.9 | 246 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 2 | IND | 29.0 | 382 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 1 | DEN | 21.7 | 184 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 / 15 | LAC | 13.1 | 189 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 14 | HOU | 6.3 | 160 | 59 | -10 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2025 / 13 | DAL | 29.4 | 261 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 / 12 | IND | 17.1 | 352 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Knee
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
27 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.03× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
Despite injuries at wide receiver, Kansas City can continue leaning on Kenneth Walker III to keep the offense moving and create opportunities for Patrick Mahomes through play-action.
If that occurs, QB Patrick Mahomes will be relying on two young players at the position: rookie Cyrus Allen and second-year player Jalen Royals.
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