Patrick Mahomes

Week 16 at Chicago Bears

After a stretch of bad games, Patrick Mahomes looked more like his 2018 self last week, finishing with 340 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. It was just his second game with multiple passing touchdowns since Week 6. His numbers could drop a bit this week as he gets a tough matchup against the Bears who have allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points to QBs. But Mahomes is too talented to even consider sitting him unless you have another elite option. Mahomes should be viewed as a must-start QB1 in Week 16.

Week 14 at New England Patriots

For the second time in his career (not including the game he left early due to injury), Patrick Mahomes was held below 200 passing yards and oddly enough both games have been over the past two weeks. He also only threw one touchdown in each game, although he did run in a score last week to help boost his numbers. During the worst stretch of his career, Mahomes now faces the best defense in football -- New England. There might be a small part of you wondering if you should bench Mahomes this week, but unless you have another strong option, we'd advise against it. The Patriots have been tough, but we've seen Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson have success against them. Mahomes should still be viewed as a QB1 this week.

Week 11 at Los Angeles Chargers

It's safe to say Patrick Mahomes is fine after missing two games with injury. In his first return to action, the Chiefs quarterback threw for 446 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers. He does get a tough matchup this week against the Chargers who are allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks. But Mahomes should be viewed as matchup-proof, because he is. Start him as your QB1 with confidence.