Chiefs open in Sao Paulo with a retooled left side, Simmons at left tackle and Kingsley Suamataia at left guard, flanked by Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith and Jawaan Taylor. Last season KC surrendered 36 sacks, a career worst, so the new trio aims to stabilize Patrick Mahomes against Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu in a season-opening test vs the Chargers. If the line holds, Mahomes should see cleaner pockets and a return to elite fantasy output.

Preseason chatter around Simmons’ readiness and Suamataia’s knee rehab backs Kansas City’s faith up front. Reid called Simmons franchise-level potential, while Mahomes and GM Brett Veach stress development and cohesion. A solved blind side could boost targets for KC’s weapons, making Mahomes, Kelce and the backfield even more appealing in fantasy this season.