In our brief Friday media look, I didn’t see RT Jaylon Moore (concussion), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) or RB Brashard Smith (hamstring). Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks around 1 to close the week. [Retweeted](

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NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Third-string running back Brashard Smith has no role on either offense or special teams. The source suggests he could be replaced with veteran Kareem Hunt, who was unstoppable on short conversions in 2025, though using a roster spot on a running back for only short-yardage situations remains difficult.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 21, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Third-string running back Brashard Smith appears to have no role on either offense or special teams, making him a potential roster replacement candidate. The source has seen discussions about replacing him with veteran Kareem Hunt, who was unstoppable on short conversions in 2025, though using a roster spot on a running back for only one specific situation remains difficult.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brashard Smith ruled out for Week 7 with a hamstring injury, removing the Kansas City Chiefs' running back from fantasy consideration.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Brashard Smith ruled out with hamstring injury, removing the Chiefs running back from Week 7 availability.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Kansas City Chiefs running back is out for Week 7 with a hamstring injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith is out for Week 7 with a hamstring injury.

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NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Assigned an F grade for Week 6 performance outlook against LAC.

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NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Smith is the third-string running back who hasn't moved the needle much on either offense or special teams. However, with Thornton out and Hill probably a month away from contributing if he returns, Smith is the only real option on the Chiefs' roster to add speed on offense.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Second-year running back Smith saw minimal offensive snaps in Week 4, playing only two snaps on offense in Las Vegas and just six snaps total on offense this season, as rookie Emmett Johnson has taken over the pass-down role.

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NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Second-year running back Brashard Smith is part of the Chiefs backfield depth chart and is receiving direct coaching from former All-Pro running back DeMarco Murray, who is teaching Walker, Johnson, and Smith as part of the new offensive coaching staff.

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PositiveRoleSep 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Second-year running back Brashard Smith is part of the upgraded Chiefs backfield talent and is receiving direct coaching from former All-Pro running back DeMarco Murray as part of the offensive coaching staff refresh.

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NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026Footballguys

Brashard Smith logged 1 target for 4 yards in Week 3, capturing only 4% of opportunity share and 8% snap share in the Kansas City backfield.

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NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Assigned an F grade for Week 3 (KC vs. MIA), indicating poor fantasy performance expectation; avoid starting.

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NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026Arrowhead Pride

The Chiefs are attempting to establish running back Brashard Smith as the primary kick returner; the source notes both Smith and rookie Emmett Johnson appear to have more explosiveness than incumbent Remigio, though cautions against using both backup running backs together due to injury risk with Kenneth Walker.

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NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Chiefs seem to be trying to make running back Brashard Smith the focused returner; the source notes both Smith and rookie Emmett Johnson appear to have more juice than Remigio, but cautions against using both backup running backs as the return tandem because of the risk of having both options behind Kenneth Walker injured at the same time.

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NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Assigned an F grade for Week 2 start/sit advice, indicating poor projected performance or unfavorable matchup.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Smith didn't get a chance to contribute on offense in Week 1 given the success of both running backs ahead of him and received only three special teams snaps. The source notes he'll keep waiting for his opportunity as a playmaker, but it may not come this week.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Smith didn't get a chance to contribute on offense given the success of both running backs ahead of him and got only three special teams snaps in Week 1. The source notes he'll keep waiting for his opportunity as a playmaker, but it may not come this week.

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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brashard Smith is positioned as a player prop target with over 12.5 rushing and receiving yards in Week 1. The source notes Smith was a consistent pet project through the 2025 season as a quasi-gadget player out of the Chiefs' backfield capable of turning limited touches into big plays; before Mahomes' injury, Smith had at least three touches in six of seven games. With the Chiefs' offense lacking explosiveness and Smith added late in the 2025 draft, more touches are expected in his second season.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Brashard Smith is positioned for increased offensive role in 2026 after serving as a quasi-gadget player out of the Chiefs' backfield in 2025. Before Mahomes' injury, Smith had at least three touches in six of seven games, demonstrating his capability to turn limited touches into big plays. With the Chiefs' offense lacking explosiveness and Smith added late in the 2025 draft, more touches are expected on his plate in his second season, making him a player prop target over 12.5 rushing and receiving yards.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kenneth Walker recommends Brashard Smith over 12.5 rushing and receiving yards (-115, Bet365). Smith was a pet props project last season as a quasi-gadget player capable of turning a few touches into big plays; before Mahomes' injury, he had at least three touches in six of seven games. In his second season, more should be on Smith's plate for an offense that added him late in the 2025 draft because it has lacked explosiveness.

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PositiveSleeperSep 13, 2026Arrowhead Pride

The running back and returner is positioned as a potential value pick and sleeper. The source speculates that the release of Emari Demercado may have been partly because Smith has improved enough to serve as the third-down back. Dave Toub called Smith the most improved player on the team over the past year. The source suggests buying stock in Smith for returns, third downs, screens, and possibly gadget plays, and raises the possibility that he could overtake Nikko Remigio on kick and punt returns.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Arrowhead Pride

In Madden NFL 27 simulation, Brashard Smith picked up 21 yards on a second-down run in the second quarter, putting the Chiefs inside Broncos territory for the first time of the game at the Broncos' 38-yard line.

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026NFL Fantasy Football Podcast

Brashard Smith is noted as a playmaker for the Chiefs who will contribute to a game plan focused on yards after catch to help the offense.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Patrick Mahomes included Brashard Smith in the Chiefs' running back room alongside Kenneth Walker and Emmett Johnson, indicating Smith will be part of the offensive rotation but with less specific praise or emphasis than Walker.

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PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026Arrowhead Pride

The source projects Brashard Smith will contribute to the Chiefs' running back room with 200 rushing yards, 250 receiving yards, and multiple all-purpose plays throughout the season.

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PositiveUsageSep 9, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Although Brashard Smith is the low man in the Chiefs running back room, the source projects he will likely still find ways to help the team via special teams and other 'gadget' looks due to his quickness and ability to run in the open field.

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