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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Ben VanSumeren
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Ben VanSumeren
PositiveSleeperNov 6, 2026
Given the Chiefs' short-yardage struggles, Ken Walker suggests it's time to get behind fullback Ben VanSumeren as a potential solution.NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026
Fullback Ben VanSumeren will not dress for Sunday's game against Seattle and is inactive.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
Fullback Ben VanSumeren (thumb) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, indicating his thumb injury is not limiting his availability for Week 6.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
Fullback Ben VanSumeren was a full participant in practice despite dealing with a thumb injury.PositiveRoleSep 19, 2026
VanSumeren was a late addition to the Chiefs roster and became an instant contributor on special teams in Week 1, seeing three offensive snaps. The team quickly signed him to a contract to keep him on the 53-man roster, signaling confidence in his role in the new-look Chiefs offense.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
VanSumeren was a late addition to the Chiefs roster and became an instant contributor on special teams in Week 1, seeing three offensive snaps before the team signed him to a contract to keep him on the 53-man roster. Given the new-look Chiefs offense's success running the ball behind both fullbacks, he should remain in creative roles.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
In Week 1 practice-squad elevation, VanSumeren played 79% of the Chiefs' special teams snaps and saw the field on offense for three plays. The source notes he was 'used like this at times during preseason in 2025,' suggesting a multi-phase role. Toub indicated VanSumeren will be a 'four-phase guy' going forward, with his presence on field alongside Patrick Mahomes representing the team's 'turn to physicality this season.'PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub elevated fullback Ben VanSumeren to the active roster after linebacker Cooper McDonald was placed on injured reserve. Toub praised VanSumeren as a 'linebacker in a fullback body' with 4.4-second 40-yard dash speed, describing him as a 'four-phase guy' who will contribute on offense and special teams. Toub noted that head coach Andy Reid is 'excited about having a fullback again,' signaling offensive role expansion beyond special teams duty.NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026
VanSumeren, a former Eagles fullback, joined Kansas City's practice squad after final cuts and was elevated to play against the Broncos; in his Red and Gold debut, he was in on 79% of the Chiefs' special teams snaps while taking the field for three offensive plays.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Fullback Ben VanSumeren was elevated from the practice squad to play against the Broncos and signed to an active roster contract Wednesday. In his Red and Gold debut, VanSumeren was on the field for 79% of the Chiefs' special teams snaps while taking three offensive plays, positioning him as the primary fullback moving forward.