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Marquez Valdes-Scantling

WR KC

College: South Florida | 6 years
Height: 6'4" | Weight: 206 lbs
Birth Date: 1994-10-10
2024 Bye Week: 10

Total Pts: 39.5
Avg Pts: 2.32
Rank: 106 WR

Free Agent

2024 RTSports Outlook

Valdes-Scantling had a decent first season with the Chiefs, finishing with 42 receptions for 687 yards and two touchdowns. He played ever game, including getting 11 starts. He had one 100-yard game on the season and topped four games with double-digit fantasy points. He had two games without a catch, though. He was up and down in an offense that had a lot of options in the passing game. It is likely more of the same for Valdes-Scantling this year. Valdes-Scantling has never topped 700-receiving yards in a season but averages an impressive 17.2 yards per reception for his career. Valdes-Scantling has great size for the position and uses it well to make big plays down the field. He can get pushed around some and can struggle against press coverage. He has top speed, though, and can get by defenders in a hurry.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Valdes-Scantling has some potential, especially in this offense. We still think he will be hit or miss on a weekly basis, making him a tough weekly fantasy play. He could get around 50 receptions for 700 yards and a few scores.

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Fantasy WeekPts
Scoring
Week 14.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 48 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 48 receiving yds (2.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 22.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 13 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 32.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 37 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 37 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 41.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 6 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 51.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 12 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 60.00
Week 712.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Marquez Valdes-Scantling 46 yd TD pass from Patrick Mahomes
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 84 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 84 receiving yds (4.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 3 receptions (1.50 pts)
Week 83.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 27 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 27 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 93.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 22 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 22 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 10
Week 110.00
Week 120.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 133.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 25 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 25 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 143.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 22 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 22 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 11.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 17 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Playoff Week 20.00
Playoff Week 31.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 3 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Playoff Week 40.00
Playoff Week 51.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 8 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Playoff Week 65.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 62 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 62 receiving yds (3.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 73.00Marquez Valdes-Scantling 38 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 38 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 89.50Marquez Valdes-Scantling 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Marquez Valdes-Scantling 16 yd TD pass from Patrick Mahomes
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 20 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 20 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling 3 receptions (1.50 pts)
Player Notes
Feb 28 10:50am ET

The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling ahead of free agency in a cap-saving move. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the team saves $12 million on the cap. The veteran speedster spent two seasons with the Chiefs, totaling 63 receptions for 1,002 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 33 games. He wasn't overly productive, but he did catch two touchdowns in the 2022 playoffs and caught a touchdown in the victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Valdes-Scantling is unlikely to sign a big-money deal this offseason, but his field-stretching skill set will be attractive to a few teams.

From RotoBaller

Feb 28 10:43am ET

Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling was released Wednesday, Feb. 28. The move saves the team $12 million on the salary cap.

Fantasy Spin: There could be a scenario he returns to KC, but a couple of awesome catches in the playoffs should land him another prime opportunity somewhere. Keep an eye on him as a WR4 in fantasy.

From TheHuddle

Feb 24 2:00pm ET

The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is the team's most logical cut candidate this offseason despite being the team's most experienced player at a position the Chiefs need to revamp. Releasing him would create $12 million in salary cap space, with just $2 million in dead money, according to Over The Cap. There's a slim chance both sides agree to a one-year contract extension since Valdes-Scantling was at his best in the postseason, but if the Chiefs think they can make a significant upgrade in free agency, the decision to move on from Valdes-Scantling would be understandable. The 29-year-old caught just 21 passes for 315 yards and one touchdown in 16 games during the 2023 regular season and will turn 30 in October.

From RotoBaller

Feb 11 11:23pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught three passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in a 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

From TheHuddle

Feb 9 11:40pm ET

After going 10 consecutive games without reaching the 30-yard barrier, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has made some clutch plays during the playoffs. Valdes Scantling came down with two 30-yard passes in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, and he sealed the deal during the AFC Championship victory over the Baltimore Ravens with a 32-yard reception in the game's waning moments. The 29-year-old perimeter wideout shares duties as K.C.'s vertical threat alongside Justin Watson, which makes him only a volatile DFS option on Super Bowl Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. While MVS is not a bad choice among Sunday's salary-relief options, he's in line to square off most frequently on the outside with top Niners cornerback Charvarius Ward, who led all corners with 13 pass break-ups during the regular season entering this matchup against the team he won Super Bowl LIV with.

From RotoBaller

Feb 2 5:53pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Feb. 2, and has been ruled out on the initial injury report for Super Bowl LVIII. OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) did not practice and is considered questionable. WR Skyy Moore (knee) and OT Prince Tega Wanogho (quadriceps) were limited during practice and are considered questionable. DT Chris Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice but is not on the initial injury report. LB Willie Gay (neck), CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf), QB Blaine Gabbert (oblique), WR Richie James (foot), LB Drue Tranquill (knee) and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) fully participated in practice and are not on the initial injury report.

From TheHuddle

Feb 1 4:43pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu (knee) and OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) did not participate in practice Thursday, Feb. 1. DT Chris Jones (quadriceps) and WR Skyy Moore (knee) were limited during practice. LB Willie Gay (neck), CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf), OT Prince Tega Wanogho (quadriceps), QB Blaine Gabbert (oblique), WR Richie James (foot), LB Drue Tranquill (knee) and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Jan 31 5:13pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones (quadriceps), DE Charles Omenihu (knee) and OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 31. WR Skyy Moore (knee), LB Willie Gay (neck) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) were limited during practice. OT Prince Tega Wanogho (quadriceps), QB Blaine Gabbert (oblique), WR Richie James (foot), LB Drue Tranquill (knee), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) and WR Kadarius Toney (non-injury) fully participated in practice. The Chiefs did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.

From TheHuddle

Jan 29 12:00am ET

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling made perhaps the biggest play of Sunday's 17-10 AFC Championship triumph over the Baltimore Ravens, coming down with a game-clinching 32-yard reception right before the fourth quarter's two-minute warning to get his team into victory formation. Showing a pulse with two 30-yard gains in the Divisional Round victory over the Buffalo Bills following a dismal regular season, Valdes-Scantling struck again when it mattered most and closed with 38 yards on two catches in total to help K.C. reach their fourth Super Bowl since the 2019 season. The Chiefs may be wondering where this Valdes-Scantling has been all year long, but the ill-fated 29-year-old deep threat is certainly peaking at the right time. MVS hopes to make another big play when his team clashes with the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 after going catchless in last year's big game.

From RotoBaller

Jan 28 7:03pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling finished with two receptions for 38 yards on two targets in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens.

From TheHuddle

Jan 27 12:10am ET

Showing signs of life in last Sunday's Divisional Round victory over the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling's 62 yards marked the second-highest total of his star-crossed second season with the Chiefs. Valdes Scantling's 17.7 average yards of target distance, which ranked second among wideouts in the regular season, keep him in play as a dart-throw fantasy option in Sunday's AFC title game against the Baltimore Ravens. With that said, the 29-year-old deep threat has transcended the 40-yard plateau just twice during 18 games to date in 2023. Even with Skyy Moore (knee) ruled out and Kadarius Toney (hip) questionable, MVS is still not a recommended choice outside of single-game DFS showdowns. Shutdown Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) practiced in full on Friday, boding poorly for MVS's expectations after Humphrey ranked first in catch rate allowed (43.6%) among corners this season.

From RotoBaller

Jan 26 3:53pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi (tricep), WR Skyy Moore (knee) and OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens. OT Prince Tega Wanogho (quad) practiced in full all week but has also been ruled out. LB Willie Gay (neck) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 26, but is listed as questionable. RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) were limited in practice on Friday and are listed as questionable. S Mike Edwards (concussion) was upgraded to full practice on Friday but is also listed as questionable. CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from the injury report. OG Trey Smith (illness), QB Blaine Gabbert (oblique), CB Trent McDuffie (ankle), OT Wanya Morris (concussion), DE Charles Omenihu (wrist), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) and CB Joshua Williams (knee) practiced in full on Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.

From TheHuddle

Jan 25 5:03pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi (triceps), WR Skyy Moore (knee) and OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 25. S Mike Edwards (concussion), LB Willie Gay (neck), CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) were limited during practice. OG Trey Smith (illness), QB Blaine Gabbert (oblique), OT Prince Tega Wanogho (quadriceps), CB Trent McDuffie (ankle), OT Wanya Morris (concussion), DE Charles Omenihu (wrist), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) and CB Joshua X. Williams (knee) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Jan 24 4:53pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi (triceps), WR Skyy Moore (knee), OG Trey Smith (illness), S Mike Edwards (concussion) and OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 24. LB Willie Gay (neck), QB Blaine Gabbert (oblique) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) were limited during practice. OT Prince Tega Wanogho (quadriceps), CB Trent McDuffie (ankle), OT Wanya Morris (concussion), DE Charles Omenihu (wrist), WR Kadarius Toney (hip), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) and CB Joshua X. Williams (knee) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Jan 21 10:53pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught two passes for 62 yards in a 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills in their AFC Divisional Round playoff game.

From TheHuddle

Jan 19 3:33pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi (triceps), OT Wanya Morris (concussion) and WR Skyy Moore (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 19, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. WR Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) and WR Justyn Ross (hamstring) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) and LB Willie Gay (neck) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. LB Nick Bolton (wrist), S Deon Bush (elbow), TE Noah Gray (rib), DE Charles Omenihu (hamstring), OT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

From TheHuddle

Jan 18 5:33pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi (triceps) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 18. WR Skyy Moore (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip), WR Justyn Ross (hamstring) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) were limited during practice. LB Nick Bolton (wrist), S Deon Bush (elbow), TE Noah Gray (rib), OT Wanya Morris (concussion), DE Charles Omenihu (hamstring), OT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Jan 17 5:33pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi (triceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 17. WR Skyy Moore (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip), WR Justyn Ross (hamstring) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) were limited during practice. LB Nick Bolton (wrist), S Deon Bush (elbow), TE Noah Gray (rib), OT Wanya Morris (concussion), DE Charles Omenihu (hamstring), OT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Jan 11 3:33pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs OT Wanya Morris (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 11, and has been ruled out for the Wild Card playoff game. WR Justyn Ross (hamstring) and WR Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. OT Donovan Smith (neck), CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf), LB Nick Bolton (wrist), S Deon Bush (elbow), CB Chamarri Conner (shoulder), TE Noah Gray (elbow), OT Jawaan Taylor (knee), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) and CB Jaylen Watson (calf) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

From TheHuddle

Jan 10 4:43pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs OT Wanya Morris (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 10. WR Justyn Ross (hamstring), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) and OT Donovan Smith (neck) were limited during practice. CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf), LB Nick Bolton (wrist), S Deon Bush (elbow), CB Chamarri Conner (shoulder), TE Noah Gray (elbow), OT Jawaan Taylor (knee), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) and CB Jaylen Watson (calf) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Player Transactions
  • 28-Feb-2024: Marquez Valdes-Scantling - REL - The Kansas City Chiefs released WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
  • 24-Mar-2022: KC Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Signed, Unrestricted FA - Three-year contract (through 2024)
  • 16-Mar-2022: GB Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Declared Free Agent
  • 30-Dec-2021: GB Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Reinstated
  • 29-Dec-2021: GB Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Reinstated
  • 29-Dec-2021: GB Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Commissioners Exempt List - COVID-19
  • 21-Dec-2021: GB Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 02-Oct-2021: GB Marquez Valdes-Scantling - On IR - hamstring
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