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Jets at Chiefs: 5 best fantasy options

By Brad Weiss

Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs for a touchdown as Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) pursues during the second half at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs for a touchdown as Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) pursues during the second half at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Jets will travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Here are five fantasy options for Sunday’s game.

It is never too early to start thinking about playoffs in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets have to be thinking about it in the back of their minds. The chances are that they will both be fighting for a Wildcard spot at the end of the year, and winning this game could go a long way in seeing who makes it in. The Jets have had ten days to prepare for the Chiefs, but the game is at Arrowhead Stadium, which is arguably the toughest place to play on the road.

The game has the makings of a close one, and there should be plenty of fantasy football points to go around. While there are a bunch of players we could have chosen from, here are the top five fantasy options for the Chiefs vs Jets game on Sunday.

Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) catches a pass during the AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) catches a pass during the AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

5. WR Jeremy Maclin

Jeremy Maclin has not been the playmaker he usually is through the first two games of the season, but he has the potential to go off on Sunday. Maclin is likely to be covered by star cornerback Darrelle Revis this week, but he has shown he can be burned this season. The Jets secondary struggles to help over the top and Maclin could go for a few big gainers.

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The Chiefs were able to move the ball well in Week 1 against the San Diego Chargers but fell short against the Houston Texans this past week. However, they are playing in the friendly confines of Arrowhead Stadium, and Maclin loves playing up to the crowd. Quarterback Alex Smith is going to try to get him involved early and often, and he should have a big game on Sunday.

Last week, despite the offense struggling, Maclin was targeted 15 times. Smith knows that Maclin is his first option when he drops back, and he should definitely get double-digit targets again this Sunday. Maclin caught six of Smith’s 20 completions against the Texans, and could possibly double that production against the Jets.

Running back Jamaal Charles is likely out once again, which means Maclin having a big game is going to be crucial to the team’s success. Aside from Travis Kelce, Maclin is really the only option in the passing game, so if you own him in fantasy football, plug him in your lineup right now. Kansas City should win this game, and Maclin will be a big reason why.

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