Patrick Mahomes II Fantasy Week 7: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Chargers

In Week 7 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Los Angeles Chargers, who have the 32nd-ranked passing defense in the NFL (289 yards allowed per game).

With Mahomes' next game versus the Chargers, should you consider him for your DFS lineup? See below for more stats and information.

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Mahomes vs. Chargers Game Info

• Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
• Game Day: October 22, 2023
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 21.21
• Projected Passing Yards: 282.68
• Projected Passing TDs: 2.09
• Projected Rushing Yards: 19.99
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.19

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Mahomes Fantasy Performance

• At the QB position, Mahomes has been one of the best players in fantasy, as he ranks fourth in the NFL with 19.4 fantasy points per game (116.1 total points). Overall, he is seventh in fantasy points.
• During his last three games, Mahomes has compiled 790 passing yards (79-of-111) for four passing TDs with three picks, leading to 49.7 fantasy points (16.6 per game) during that period. On the ground, he's contributed 82 yards rushing on 13 carries.
• Mahomes has compiled 1,367 passing yards (132-of-185) with nine TDs and four picks in his last five games, leading to 96.6 fantasy points (19.3 per game) during that stretch. On the ground, he's contributed 140 yards rushing on 23 carries.
• The peak of Mahomes' fantasy campaign was a Week 3 performance versus the Chicago Bears, a game when he came through with 28 rushing yards on three carries (for 25.7 total fantasy points).
• From a fantasy perspective, Patrick Mahomes II disappointed his fantasy managers against the New York Jets in Week 4, when he managed only 13.2 fantasy points -- 18-of-30 (60%), 203 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; 7 carries, 51 yards. It was his worst fantasy effort of the year.

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Chargers Defensive Performance

• Two players have recorded more than 300 yards passing in a game against Los Angeles this year.
• A total of Four players have thrown for at least one TD against the Chargers this season.
• A total of two players have thrown for at least two TDs versus Los Angeles this season.
• Two players have passed for at least three touchdowns in a game versus the Chargers this season.
• A total of three players have racked up more than 100 yards receiving in a game versus Los Angeles this year.
• The Chargers have allowed a touchdown reception by seven players this year.
• Los Angeles has allowed at least two receiving TDs to one player this year.
• The Chargers' defense has not allowed a player to rack up more than 100 yards rushing in a game this year.
• Los Angeles has given up at least one rushing touchdown to six players this year.
• The Chargers have not given up more than one rushing TD to an opposing player this year.

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