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Won't play versus Chiefs
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 8:31 PM
Simmons (back) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Miami, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Simmons didn't practice during the week, so he won't make his season debut in Week 3 versus Miami. Kahlil Benson remains in line for another start without Simmons in the mix. |
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Not likely to suit up Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 6:15 PM
Conner (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Connor did not miss a single practice in Week 3, logging limited participation in all three practice sessions. Despite this string of attendance, it appears the Chiefs do not think the strong safety is quite ready to return to the field after suffering a knee injury during the preseason. If Conner is ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest, Jaden Hicks will likely start at strong safety in his stead. |
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Ready for Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 6:09 PM
Sneed (knee) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Sneed logged limited practices throughout Week 3. Despite not upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session, the cornerback has avoided any injury designation for Sunday's contest. Sneed is all set to suit up as the starting slot cornerback for the Chiefs' defense in Sunday's game. |
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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals Scores touchdown in OT win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 11:26 PM
Royals caught both of his targets for six yards and a touchdown while logging two tackles on kick coverage in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.
Analysis: Royals made an impact on his 12 offensive snaps and seven special-teams snaps. The wide receiver scored the Chiefs' last touchdown of the game midway through the third quarter on a 1-yard pass. The fourth-round rookie may see an uptick in usage if coach Andy Reid finds new ways to use the speedy young player as the season develops. |
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Career-high 10 tackles in Week 2 win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:20 PM
Hicks logged 10 tackles (five solo) during the Chiefs' 33-30 overtime win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Hicks drew the start at safety alongside Alohi Gilman for a second consecutive week due to the absence of Chamarri Conner (knee). Hicks played every single defensive snap while logging a career-high 10 tackles, with his prior career best being five stops. Hicks will continue to operate in an elevated role in the Chiefs' secondary for as long as Conner is sidelined. |
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Team-high 13 stops in Week 2 win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:12 PM
Bolton registered 13 tackles (six solo) during the Chiefs' 33-30 overtime win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Bolton was one of four Chiefs players to play all 65 defensive snaps during Sunday's OT win, with the sixth-year pro also playing seven snaps on special teams. It was the 24th time in Bolton's NFL career that he recorded double-digit tackles, and his 13 takedowns were his most in a game since Week 3 of the 2025 season against the Giants (14). Bolton is up to 17 combined tackles through two regular-season games and will look to stay busy in a Week 3 road tilt against the Dolphins on Sept. 27. |
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Cyrus Allen Cyrus Allen Six snaps in overtime win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:21 PM
Allen logged three offensive snaps and three special-teams snaps in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.
Analysis: Allen struggled to get on the field despite being listed as the Chiefs' No. 4 wide receiver. The Chiefs are utilizing more 12-personnel packages with Travis Kelce and Noah Gray as it leans into a revamped ground attack spearheaded by reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. That's led to sparse opportunities for Allen through two games, though he could be featured more as the season continues. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Plays half the offensive snaps
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 11:22 PM
Grey played 40 offensive snaps and 10 special-teams snaps in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.
Analysis: Gray started alongside Kelce, playing 50 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps in the overtime contest. The tight end assisted in blocking for Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and was also a meaningful part of the special teams unit. Grey was unable to catch his only target in the game. |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Catches all four targets in win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 11:21 PM
Thornton caught all four of his targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.
Analysis: Thornton and quarterback Patrick Mahomes have struggled to get on the same page since before Mahomes' ACL injury. The quarterback-receiver duo missed no such deep balls Sunday, connecting each time Thornton was thrown to. The wide receiver played 47 of the Chiefs' 80 offensive snaps in the contest. |
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Harrison Butker Harrison Butker Nails game-winning kick
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:43 PM
Butker went 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts and made all three of his PATs in Sunday night's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.
Analysis: Butker was a busy man versus Indianapolis, making field-goal tries from 46, 28, 31 and 40 yards in the victory, the last of which was a game-winner in overtime. The kicker's lone miss of the day came in the second quarter when he pushed a 51-yard attempt wide left. Through two contests, Butker has looked as good as always, converting five of six field-goal attempts, and he'll look to add his first make from 50-plus yards in Week 3 versus Miami. |
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Emmett Johnson Emmett Johnson Could carve out bigger role
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 1:05 PM
Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Johnson could carve out a bigger role on offense as the season goes along, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: "As it goes on, I think you get a nice balance between those two (Johnson and Kenneth Walker), and it keeps them even fresher as the season goes on," Reid said. Johnson handled just four touches on offense in Sunday night's overtime win against the Colts, but he turned them into 35 yards and has looked like a legitimate playmaker two weeks into the 2026 campaign. He's solidified himself as one of the premier fantasy bench stashes at running back behind Walker. |
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Kenneth Walker III Kenneth Walker III Thrives with massive workload
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:26 PM
Walker rushed 24 times for 117 yards and brought in six of 10 targets for 61 yards in the Chiefs' 33-30 overtime win over the Colts on Sunday night.
Analysis: Walker had a tall order in front of him in terms of matching his spectacular Chiefs debut against the Broncos on Monday night, but the offseason addition was able to make up for a lower rushing total by putting together a stellar showing as a receiver that included a clutch 22-yard reception on Kansas City's game-winning drive. Walker wasn't shabby on the ground by any stretch, either, and he's quickly amassed 290 rushing yards and his 60-yard touchdown in Week 1 as a runner while also offering plenty of value as a pass catcher with a 9-79-1 line on 16 targets. Walker's workhorse usage underscores how integral he is to the team's offensive plans, making him an elite option in all formats for a Week 3 road matchup against a highly beatable Dolphins defense next Sunday. |
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Cleared to play Week 2
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:11 PM
Delane (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Analysis: Delane suffered a shoulder injury during the Chiefs' Week 1 win over the Broncos, but he did enough during the week and Sunday's pregame warmups to be cleared to play against Indianapolis. If Delane suffers a setback against Indianapolis, then Kristian Fulton would likely enter the game at outside corner. |
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Good to go for Week 2
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:09 PM
Jones (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Analysis: Jones has been given the green light to play Sunday after working through a calf injury throughout the week. Even though he'll suit up, the veteran defensive lineman may operate on a limited snap count, which would result in Peter Woods, Bryson Eason and Khyiris Tonga all operating in elevated roles. |
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Garrett Nussmeier Garrett Nussmeier Emergency QB3 vs. Indianapolis
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:07 PM
Nussmeier (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Chiefs' emergency third quarterback against the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: For a second consecutive week, Nussmeier will be the emergency QB3. That means the rookie seventh-rounder is prohibited from playing Sunday night unless both Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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On track to play vs. Indianapolis
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:40 AM
Jones (calf) is expected to play against the Colts on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Jones was limited by a calf injury all week and drew the questionable tag for Sunday's home tilt, but the veteran defensive lineman is on track to be active against Indianapolis. He could operate under a limited snap count, which would result in more playing time for Khyiris Tonga, Peter Woods and Bryson Eason. |
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Won't play vs. Colts
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 8:41 PM
Simmons (back) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus Indianapolis, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Simmons was unable to practice during the week as he continues to deal with a back injury, and he'll have to wait at least one more game to make his 2026 regular-season debut. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson projects to get another start at left tackle in Week 2. |
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Listed as questionable for Week 2
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:09 PM
Jones (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Jones was limited at practice all week because of a nagging calf issue, but he was also limited at practice before ultimately playing through the same problem in Week 1. If he can't do the same Sunday, rookie first-rounder Peter Woods would stand to benefit in terms of defensive snaps. |
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Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:05 PM
Delane (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Delane was limited at practice Friday after practicing in full Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting he suffered some sort of setback during the week. If he can't suit up in Week 2, it could mean increased reps at corner for Kristian Fulton. |
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Out for Week 2
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:01 PM
Conner (knee) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Conner was unable to practice during the week as he continues to recover from a knee injury he sustained during the preseason, and he'll have to wait at least one more game to make his return. In his stead, 2024 fourth-rounder Jaden Hicks projects to get another start at safety Sunday. |
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