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News: 4 days agoFields completed nine of 12 passes for 64 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed once for 15 yards in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday. He also committed a fumble recovered by Kansas City.

Spin: Fields drew the start due to Patrick Mahomes being inactive and got his night off to a sluggish start, moving the Chiefs just 30 yards on 12 plays over the first three drives. However, the veteran signal-caller found his rhythm in the second quarter, when he led Kansas City to a field goal via an 11-play, 43-yard march on what turned out to be his final possession. Fields is set to operate as the No. 2 quarterback come the regular season, serving as a highly mobile and experienced emergency option should injury befall Mahomes again.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: After failing to lock down a starting gig with the Bears, Steelers and Jets, Fields was traded to the Chiefs and will move forward as Patrick Mahomes' backup. That's obviously unlikely to lead to much playing time, but with Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL, there's a small chance Fields could get some early-season run in 2026. Should Fields start, he'll find his way into the QB1 discussion because of his elite rushing ability (45.1 rush rushing yards per game last season and four-plus rushing TDs in four straight seasons). In seven full games last season, Fields averaged 19.2 fantasy points, including 25 points in three of those games. He averaged 18.9 points with Pittsburgh in 2024 and 19.3 during his final two seasons in Chicago. Roster Fields in only deep superflex leagues.