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vs. LAC: #17 vs opposing LB - 20.88 FPA
Bye Week12Rank54% Owned-% Change-WK 16 Pts4.50WK 17 Pts7.50
2019 Fantasy Stats
   ScoreFantasy
WkOppResultsDef 2pt RetPts
1@JAX
Win, 40-26
-6.00
2@OAK
Win, 28-10
-4.50
3BAL
Win, 33-28
-7.00
4@DET
Win, 34-30
-5.50
5IND
Loss, 13-19
-1.00
6HOU
Loss, 24-31
-0.00
7@DEN
Win, 30-6
-11.50
8GB
Loss, 24-31
-4.00
9MIN
Win, 26-23
-4.50
10@TEN
Loss, 32-35
-5.50
11@LAC
Win, 24-17
-6.00
12Bye  -0.00
13OAK
Win, 40-9
-4.00
14@NE
Win, 23-16
-3.00
15DEN
Win, 23-3
-2.00
16@CHI
Win, 26-3
-4.50
17LAC
Win, 31-21
-7.50
2019 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@JAX,
W 40-26
5----6.00
2@OAK,
W 28-10
4----4.50
3BAL,
W 33-28
6----7.00
4@DET,
W 34-30
3----5.50
5IND,
L 13-19
1----1.00
6HOU,
L 24-31
-----0.00
7@DEN,
W 30-6
52-1-11.50
8GB,
L 24-31
2----4.00
9MIN,
W 26-23
3----4.50
10@TEN,
L 32-35
5----5.50
11@LAC,
W 24-17
2----6.00
12Bye-----0.00
13OAK,
W 40-9
3----4.00
14@NE,
W 23-16
3----3.00
15DEN,
W 23-3
1----2.00
16@CHI,
W 26-3
3----4.50
17LAC,
W 31-21
5----7.50
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News

  • Tackle total dips in 2019

    Hitchens finished 2019 with 88 tackles (51 solo), two sacks and a forced fumble during the 2019 season.

    Analysis: The Chiefs' coaching staff made a successful attempt to limit Hitchens' defensive snaps to keep him healthy, sitting him for 239 more snaps than he rested during 2018. Hitchens did miss one game in the middle of the season due to a groin issue, but the seventh-year linebacker was able to stay on the field for most of 2019. Unfortunately, the reduced snap count also detracted from his fantasy value as an IDP linebacker. It seems unlikely that the staff would opt to increase his volume again next…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts season-high tackle total

    Hitchens racked up a team-best and season-high 10 tackles (two solo) Monday against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Hitchens has seen a major drop in his fantasy value with the move from middle linebacker to outside linebacker during the offseason. Averaging just 6.1 tackles per contest and having not recorded an interception this season, Hitchens likely remains off the fantasy radar in most formats until he can prove Monday's effort wasn't a one-time display.

    Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Marks return with two sacks

    Hitchens had six tackles (five solo), two sacks and a forced fumble in Thursday's 30-6 win over the Broncos.

    Analysis: Hitchens missed last week's loss to the Texans but returned in resounding fashion Thursday to record his first sacks since 2016. The 27-year-old has 33 tackles (24 solo) in six games.

    Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Primed to return Week 7

    Hitchens (groin) was a full practice participant Tuesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens was inactive Sunday and began the week as a limited participant due to the groin issue, but should be good to go for Thursday's game at Denver. The 27-year-old has 27 tackles (19 solo) through five games.

    Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Marked as limited participant

    Hitchens (groin) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: Hitchens was limited for every practice last week but ended up watching from the sidelines during this past Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Texans. He'll need get on the field in some capacity if/when the Chiefs host actual practices Tuesday and Wednesday in order to have a chance at playing Thursday against the Broncos.

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not available Sunday

    Hitchens (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens was limited in practice all week due to a groin issue, and he's not yet ready to retake the field. Darron Lee stands to see increased opportunities at weakside linebacker as long as Hitchens can't go.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable against Texans

    Hitchens (groin) is officially questionable for Sunday's matchup with Houston.

    Analysis: Hitchens has been able to put in a trio of limited practices this week after picking up the groin injury in last week's loss to the Colts.

    Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still battling groin issue

    Hitchens (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Hitchens suffered this groin injury during this past Sunday's game versus the Colts, and he's still dealing with the effects. It's a positive sign that he's still able to practice in some capacity. The Chiefs hope he can elevate to a full participant by Friday, or else he'll likely carry a questionable tag into Sunday's game versus the Texans.

    Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for rest of Sunday's game

    Hitchens (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: Hitchens' next chance to get back in there will be against the Texans in Week 6.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures groin against Colts

    Hitchens is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to a groin injury.

    Analysis: Hitchens' tackling ability will be missed by a defense that's had trouble stopping the run and is contending with a run-heavy Indianapolis offense.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snaps limited again in Week 3

    Hitchens played just 68 snaps (82 percent) in Sunday's game against the Lions, recording eight tackles (six solo).

    Analysis: The coaching staff is reportedly limiting Hitchens' snaps this season to keep him healthy for all of 2019. That didn't stop him from racking up eight tackles in Week 3, but he has yet to reach double digits after doing so four times in the first six games last year. The tackle totals may not pile up as much as last year, but he still produces enough to warrant fantasy ownership in some leagues.

    Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 11:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for snap count?

    The Chiefs intend to manage Hitchens' weekly snaps in order to keep him healthy for the entire season, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens played 50 snaps (77 percent) on defense Week 2 after playing every defensive snap Week 1, and it's possible that he could see a lessened workload going forward. The 27-year-old played a career-high 945 regular-season snaps during the 2018 season, so it makes sense that the Chiefs are attempting to keep him fresh and avoid injuries. Hitchens stands to remain a valuable IDP option even if his usage declines, though his chances of finishing in the top five in tackles, which he did last…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts career-high tackle total

    Hitchens completed 2018 with 135 tackles (81 solo) over 15 games during 2018.

    Analysis: Although Hitchens didn't do much else of note for fantasy purposes, he finished fifth in the NFL in tackles thanks to a move from Dallas to Kansas City last offseason, boosting him onto the fantasy radar. Set for the second year of a five-year deal with the Chiefs in 2019, Hitchens should sit near the top of IDP options again next season and could top his output from 2018 if he can stay on the field for all 16 games.

    Published: Mon, Jan 21 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Strong showing in loss

    Hitchens racked up 12 tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Hitchens logged his second straight game with double-digit tackles, and he performed admirably against Seattle's run-heavy offense. The 26-year-old has been a valuable IDP asset this season, with 126 tackles through 14 games.

    Published: Mon, Dec 24 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches double-digit tackles

    Hitchens had 11 tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 29-28 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Hitchens has produced well throughout the season, yet Thursday was the first time he reached double-digit tackles since Week 6 at New England. The 26-year-old has 114 total tackles and a forced fumble through 13 games and has a matchup against the run-heavy Seahawks on tap in Week 16.

    Published: Fri, Dec 14 at 7:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles in Week 13

    Hitchens notched 10 tackles (five solo) during a Week 13 matchup with the Raiders.

    Analysis: Hitchens exited the game for a bit with a quad injury, but that didn't prevent from reaching double digits in tackles for the fifth time this season. Barring an injury, the fifth-year linebacker is a lock to reach triple-digit tackles for the first time in his career, making him a valuable IDP option in many formats. He needs just four Sunday against the Ravens to reach triple digits, a total he has surpassed in all but two of the games he's played in this season.

    Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 11:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns Sunday

    Hitchens (quad) was able to return to the field for the Chiefs on Sunday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens was questionable to return after suffering a quad injury in the first half of Sunday's game. Now that he's back, expect Hitchens to assume his normal role as one of the starting linebackers for Kansas City.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers quad injury

    Hitchens (quad) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Analysis: Hitchens suffered the quad injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game, and his status is currently up in the air. As long as Hitchens is sidelined, Dorian O'Daniel could see increased snaps in his stead.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full

    Hitchens (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Hitchens sat out a Week 10 win over the Cardinals due to a ribs injury, but he appears to have fully recovered. Barring any setbacks, expect Hitchens to return to his usual starting role during Monday's game against the Rams.

    Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined despite active status

    Hitchens was active but didn't play in Sunday's game against Arizona, Brooke Pryor of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that Hitchens was only active so that he could play in an emergency situation. Hitchens had been questionable with a rib injury entering Sunday's game, and it seems he's not back to 100 percent quite yet. For the time being he's expected to play against the Rams in Week 11, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. Look for Dorian O'Daniel or Ben Niemann to see some extra snaps if Hitchens is limited next week.

    Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shakes off injury

    Hitchens (ribs) is active for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens has posted eight or more tackles in four of the last five games. The fifth-year pro already has 80 stops through nine games, and needs just five more to notch a new career high in the category.

    Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Hitchens (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens managed to log limited participation in Friday's practice after having been sidelined to begin the week. The starting linebacker suffered a rib injury during a Week 9 win over the Browns, and he appears truly questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Cardinals. If Hitchens is unable to suit up, expect Dorian O'Daniel to slot into the starting lineup.

    Published: Fri, Nov 9 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Hitchens (ribs) did not practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Hitchens was able to retake the field after suffering a rib injury during Kansas City's win over the Browns in Week 9 but still appears to hindered by the injury. The starting linebacker should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but, given that Hitchens has played through this issue before, it appears that he has a solid chance of suiting up.

    Published: Wed, Nov 7 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up eight tackles

    Hitchens finished Sunday's game against the Browns with eight tackles (all solo).

    Analysis: Hitchens briefly exited Sunday's contest, but it didn't prevent him from returning and playing 69 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The veteran linebacker owns 79 tackles (50 solo) through nine contests this season and should remain one of the better IDP options on the Chiefs' defense.

    Published: Tue, Nov 6 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to game

    Hitchens (ribs) returned to Sunday's contest following a brief absence, Brooke Pryor of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens' injury only kept him out for a few minutes before he was able to make a return. Given the quick return, it's likely the injury is not something that will linger too much or affect Hitchens' availability down the line.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves Sunday's game with rib injury

    Hitchens left Sunday's game against Cleveland with an apparent rib injury.

    Analysis: It's unclear how severe Hitchens' rib issue is right now. He'll likely go through a series of evaluations with the medical staff before any decision regarding a potential return is reached. Dorian O'Daniel is the likely replacement during Hitchens' absence.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Hitchens (ribs) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns, BJ Kissel of Chiefs.com reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens was able to practice in a limited fashion late in the week after suffering an injury to his ribs during the Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Broncos, setting him up to play Sunday barring any pregame setbacks.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives questionable tag

    Hitchens (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

    Analysis: Hitchens sustained the rib injury in last Sunday's win over the Broncos and was given a week-to-week recovery time frame. The 26-year-old was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, and he at least appears to be trending in the proper direction.

    Published: Fri, Nov 2 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in Thursday's practice

    Hitchens (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hitchens was unable to practice to begin the week after suffering bruised ribs during a Week 8 win over the Broncos, so his limited participation is encouraging. It wouldn't be surprising for the Chiefs to take a cautious approach to Hitchens' health if he's unable to fully recover prior to Sunday's game against the Browns. If Hitchens misses any time, expect Dorian O'Daniel to enter the starting lineup.

    Published: Thu, Nov 1 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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