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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Won't practice again Tuesday
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 12:05 PM
Head coach Andy Reid said that Thornton (concussion) won't take part in Tuesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Thornton entered concussion protocol following the Chiefs' Week 15 loss to the Chargers and wasn't available for this past Sunday's loss to the Titans. The wide receiver still appears to be dealing with symptoms of the concussion and is looking unlikely to be available for Thursday's game against the Broncos. |
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Nikko Remigio Nikko Remigio Will not practice Tuesday
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 12:01 PM
Remigio (knee) will not participate in Tuesday's practice, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: Remigio was a full participant in Monday's session, so the downgrade to DNP is a bad sign for the returner's status ahead of Thursday night's game against the Broncos. The lead kick and punt returner will have one more opportunity to upgrade his practice participation, and if he cannot, he will likely have to miss Thursday's contest. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Not yet practicing
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 11:59 AM
Head coach Andy Reid said that Rice (concussion) won't participate in Tuesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Rice hasn't practiced in any fashion since reporting concussion symptoms following the Chiefs' Week 15 loss to the Chargers. Given the unlikelihood that he'll be deemed ready to take contact Wednesday and clear the five-step concussion protocol prior to Thursday's matchup with the Broncos, Rice looks on track to miss a second straight game. |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Listed as DNP again
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 5:21 PM
Thornton (concussion) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: Both Thornton and fellow WR Rashee Rice have yet to log any on-field work since emerging from Week 15 action with concussions. As a result, it appears a stretch for either player to gain clearance from an independent neurologist ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos. Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are the Chiefs' current healthy options at the position. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice DNP again Monday
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 5:16 PM
Rice (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Rice entered the concussion protocol last week and hasn't logged any on-field work, real or otherwise, since then. With just three days remaining before Thursday's matchup with the Broncos, he seems like a stretch to gain clearance from an independent neurologist to be able to suit up for Week 17 action. Fellow WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion) also was listed as a DNP on Monday, so the Chiefs' current healthy options at the position are Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals. |
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Gardner Minshew Gardner Minshew Sent to injured reserve
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:50 PM
The Chiefs placed Minshew (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: While Minshew avoided a torn ACL, which was the initial fear Sunday, he's been diagnosed with a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's enough to end Minshew's season, as he'll miss the final two weeks. In the meantime, Kansas City will play out the string on the season with Chris Oladokun and Shane Buechele as its quarterback options. |
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Gardner Minshew Gardner Minshew Avoids torn ACL
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:13 PM
Minshew's MRI on Monday revealed that he didn't suffer a torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Rapoport adds that Minshew has been diagnosed with a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture, which is considered a very bad bone bruise. Minshew still is expected to miss game time due to the knee injury, but it's good news for the veteran quarterback nonetheless after a torn ACL was the initial fear. Chris Oladokun came on in relief of Minshew versus Tennessee and completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 scoreless yards. He also rushed two times for seven yards. With Minshew joining Patrick Mahomes (knee) on the shelf, the Chiefs are slated to sign Shane Buechele off the Bills' practice squad to join Oladokun in the quarterback room. |
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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Three catches in Week 16 loss
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 9:15 PM
Brown caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: With Rashee Rice (concussion) and Tyquan Thornton (concussion) inactive against Tennessee, Brown operated as the Chiefs' clear WR2 alongside Xavier Worthy. Unfortunately for Brown, Patrick Mahomes (knee) is out for the remainder of the season, and backup Gardner Minshew suffered a potentially significant knee injury of his own against Tennessee, leaving Chris Oladokun as Kansas City's quarterback by default. It's a lost season for Kansas City, and Brown won't be a recommended fantasy target Thursday against the Broncos. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Runs for two yards in loss
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 9:10 PM
Hunt rushed three times for two yards in the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: In their first game without Patrick Mahomes (knee), the Chiefs embarrassingly ran just 43 offensive plays against the now 3-12 Titans. Along the way, Gardner Minshew also suffered a knee injury, leading to QB3 Chris Oladokun playing a majority of the game for Kansas City. At this point, the Chiefs are just playing out the string on a lost season, giving Hunt very minimal fantasy appeal for Christmas Day against the Broncos. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Misses Mahomes in Week 16 loss
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:46 PM
Kelce caught one of four targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: With Patrick Mahomes (knee) lost for the season and Gardner Minshew (knee) not even making it to halftime before going down as well, Kelce was left with third-string QB Chris Oladokun under center, and the duo showed very little chemistry en route to the veteran tight end's worst numbers of 2025. Minshew may have suffered a torn ACL, so a week of first-team reps together could improve that connection, but Kelce -- along with the rest of the Kansas City passing attack -- will be a very shaky fantasy option in Week 17 against the Broncos. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Just two catches Sunday
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:37 PM
Worthy caught two of three targets for 41 yards and gained zero yards on his only carry in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Even with Rashee Rice (concussion) unavailable, Worthy didn't see an increase in his target volume, although it's easy to see why -- third-string QB Chris Oladokun wound up under center for most of the game after Gardner Minshew (knee) joined Patrick Mahomes (knee) on the sidelines. Worthy has gone seven straight games without catching more than four passes and nine straight without getting into the end zone, managing just a 29-387-0 line on 48 targets over that latter stretch. With Minshew also feared to have suffered a season-ending ACL tear, the entire Kansas City passing attack will have a significantly lowered floor and ceiling heading into a Week 17 meeting with the Broncos. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Leads backfield in Week 16 loss
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:31 PM
Pacheco carried the ball eight times for 34 yards and caught six of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Kareem Hunt saw only three carries on the day, and one of them turned into a two-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. As a result, Pacheco saw his biggest touch volume since Week 7 and put together season-high numbers as a receiver. The Kansas City offense is in shambles with Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew going down with knee injuries in consecutive weeks, leaving Chris Oladokun as the likely starting QB for what's left of a lost season. With the team already eliminated from playoff contention, the veteran Hunt could be phased out of the offense, with Pacheco and even 2025 seventh-round pick Brashard Smith seeing more work over the final two weeks, including in a Week 17 battle against the Broncos. |
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Gardner Minshew Gardner Minshew Torn ACL feared
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 3:14 PM
There are fears that Minshew suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Minshew is slated to undergo additional tests to confirm the severity of his injury, but it looks like he's in line to miss the Chiefs' last two games, based on initial reports. If so, Chris Oladokun would be in line to draw the start at QB for Kansas City on Thursday against the Broncos. |
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Gardner Minshew Gardner Minshew Not returning to Sunday's contest
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 1:51 PM
Minshew (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Prior to his exit, Minshew completed three of his eight pass attempts for 15 yards and carried once for eight yards. In his absence, Chris Oladokun has taken over as the Chiefs' QB for the remainder of Sunday's contest. |
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Gardner Minshew Gardner Minshew Hurts knee Sunday
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 1:05 PM
Minshew was forced out of Sunday's game against the Titans with a knee injury.
Analysis: With Patrick Mahomes (knee) done for the season, Minshew drew the start in his place Sunday. Following his exit from the contest, Chris Oladokun is in at QB for the Chiefs. |
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Dameon Pierce Dameon Pierce Inactive for Week 16
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:51 AM
Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pierce was signed to the Chiefs' active roster Saturday but will not suit up for Sunday's road tilt, as Kansas City rolls with a three-man backfield in Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith. Pierce's next opportunity to play is Christmas Day against the Broncos. |
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Dameon Pierce Dameon Pierce Joins active roster
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 12:24 PM
The Chiefs signed Pierce off their practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: The fourth-year pro from Florida signed with Kansas City's practice squad in late November and has now joined the active roster. Pierce appeared in four games with the Texans this season, rushing 10 times for 26 yards while also accumulating 92 kick-return yards. Now with the active roster, the 25-year-old will likely play a depth role in the Chiefs' backfield during Sunday's matchup against the Titans. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Expected to play out season
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 7:13 PM
Kelce is expected to play in the Chiefs' last three games of the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Kelce has deflected questions about his future in the league and has previously suggested he'll make his decision by March of 2026, before both the NFL Draft and the start of free agency. While his future status may be in doubt, he won't bow out for the rest of the 2025 season even after the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention. Nevertheless, his numbers could suffer in the final three games with Gardner Minshew under center, who is replacing the injured Patrick Mahomes (knee). |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Won't play against Titans
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 2:13 PM
Rice (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: The same applies to Tyquan Thornton (concussion), which leaves Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster in line to lead the Chiefs' Week 16 WR corps, with Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals also in the mix. Rice's next opportunity to play will arrive in his team's Dec. 25 contest against the Broncos. |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Remains in concussion protocol
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 2:11 PM
Thornton (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Rashee Rice and Thornton both remain in the concussion protocol and won't suit up Sunday after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week. Thornton would need to log a full practice and receive clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to clear protocol before Thursday's game against the Broncos, so he looks like a long shot to play Week 17 as well. Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are the available options at wide receiver for Kansas City this weekend. |
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