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Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats - News: Oct 17, 2026

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Luis Rodriguez - Carries the load for Kansas State Rodriguez converted 4 of 4 field goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 35-24 victory against Kansas.
Impact Rodriguez was a major factor in the win while accounting for 15 points on his own. His biggest kick was the 51-yarder in the second quarter, which highlighted both his range and reliability in a game where every point mattered. For fantasy managers, Rodriguez's performance shows that this offense can create plenty of field-goal opportunities.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jaron Tibbs - Continues as team's top receiver Tibbs accrued five receptions (on eight targets) for 67 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-24 win over Kansas.
Impact Tibbs came through with the biggest catch of the game for Kansas State, hauling in a nine-yard touchdown from Avery Johnson in the fourth quarter to help the Wildcats pull away from Kansas. The score was Tibbs' second in as many games and further solidified his role as the Wildcats' leading receiver. With touchdowns in back-to-back contests and a clear lead role in the receiving corps, Tibbs is establishing himself as the most dependable pass-catching option in the Wildcats' offense moving forward.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Rodney Fields Jr. - Productive despite reduced volume Fields recorded eight rushes for 66 yards and one touchdown and hauled in his only target for 15 yards during Saturday's 35-24 win versus Kansas.
Impact Fields may have taken a backseat to Joe Jackson in terms of workload, but he still turned in an effective performance against the Jayhawks. Fields opened the scoring for Kansas State and remained involved throughout the game, even as the Wildcats increasingly rode Jackson's hot hand. The emergence of Jackson as the primary ball carrier is something fantasy managers will need to monitor closely as Kansas State head deeper into conference play.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Joe Jackson - Emerges as the featured back Jackson accrued 27 rushes for 159 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 35-24 win against Kansas.
Impact Jackson operated as the clear workhorse, and it was easily his best performance of the season. He consistently moved the chains and helped Kansas State control the second half, showing the type of volume-driven upside fantasy managers have been waiting to see. If the Wildcats continue to lean on him this heavily, he'll become one of the more dependable running back options in the Big 12.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Avery Johnson - Delivered cleanest statement yet Johnson completed 14 of 24 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-24 victory versus Kansas. He also had 12 rushes for 132 yards.
Impact Johnson came through with one of his most complete performances of the season in a rivalry game that Kansas State desperately needed. It marked his second 100-yard rushing game of the year. Just as important as the production was what didn't happen. After some uneven moments earlier in the season, Johnson played turnover-free football and consistently delivered in key situations, including a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Jaron Tibbs and a crucial 39-yard run that helped seal the victory. When he's protecting the football and utilizing his legs this effectively, he possesses one of the highest ceilings among Big 12 quarterbacks.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Bryson Hayes - Provides instant spark Hayes returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown early during Saturday's 35-24 loss to Kansas State.
Impact Hayes' return immediately answered a Wildcats touchdown and helped fuel the Jayhawks' fast start in a rivalry game that saw them jump out to a 17-7 first quarter lead. While Hayes' fantasy value remains primarily tied to return opportunities, the explosive score served as a reminder of the playmaking ability he brings whenever he gets the ball in his hands.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE