Patrick Mahomes

Bench Patrick Mahomes this week — with Rashee Rice suspended and other receivers hurt or out, his passing options are thin and he faces a very tough Philadelphia defense. Only start him if your league lets you start two quarterbacks or you have no better option, and consider trading him if someone offers good value.

Start Patrick Mahomes this week — he should still throw a lot and is the safest pick even with Rashee Rice out. The Chargers can make scoring tougher and he's been up-and-down, so only trade him for a big offer and don't make him your expensive centerpiece in one-day contests.

Draft Patrick Mahomes in the middle rounds. He should do well with better health and more help around him, but he runs less, could score fewer touchdowns, and a new receiver adds some uncertainty.

So, about Mahomes – he's a good quarterback, no doubt, but drafting him might be a bit tricky this year. Most people are saying to wait pretty late to pick him, maybe even after most of the other main players are gone. His rushing might not be as strong this season, but he should still be a decent starting quarterback if you can get him for a bargain late in the draft.