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Won't play vs. Las Vegas
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 8:08 PM
Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: The second-year offensive lineman is set to miss each of the first four games of the regular season due to a bulging disc in his back, which has also prevented him from practicing. The Chiefs are on bye Week 5, so Simmons' next chance to make his 2026 debut is Week 6 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Kahlih Benson will continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence. |
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Cleared to play against Las Vegas
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 4:39 PM
Sneed (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Sneed logged an LP-LP-FP practice log during Week 4 prep, which was enough for the veteran defensive back to shed an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC West game in what is also a battle between undefeated teams. Sneed has 18 tackles (12 solo), one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through the first three games of the regular season. |
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Not practicing with bulging disc issue
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 7:54 PM
Simmons (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Simmons has a bulging disc in his lower back. Coach Andy Reid said the left tackle continues to make progress and regain strength but has not given any hints as to when the left tackle will return. The 2025 first-rounder played eight games in 2025 as a rookie but has been unable to suit up at all in 2026. |
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Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:24 PM
Conner (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Conner has still yet to make his regular-season debut in 2026 due to a knee injury he suffered before the campaign started, but it now looks like he's on track to do so in Week 4. He projects to start at safety next to free-agent acquisition Alohi Gilman on Sunday at Las Vegas. |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Catches two targets in win
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:17 PM
Thornton caught both of his targets for 22 yards in the Chiefs' 24-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Thornton saw less attention from Patrick Mahomes than in the Chiefs' Week 2 overtime win over the Colts. Thornton saw 45 percent of the team's offensive snaps in the contest, down from 59 percent and 68 percent in the prior weeks. The lack of downfield targets and attention to the No. 3 wide receiver could be a result of a strong run game that ran out the clock against a trailing opponent. |
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Emmett Johnson Emmett Johnson Six rushes in win
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:11 PM
Johnson rushed six times for 17 yards and returned one kick for 31 yards in the Chiefs' 24-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson played 13 offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The rookie fifth-rounder continues to see supplemental carries as a relief option behind Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Minimal output in Week 3 win
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 7:48 PM
Worthy caught both of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Worthy entered Sunday's game on the heels of a 5-25-1 performance (on seven targets) during the Chiefs' Week 2 overtime win over the Colts. He didn't see any targets in the red zone Sunday compared to the three he had against Indianapolis, though he did lead all Chiefs wide receivers with 43 offensive snaps. His speed makes him a boom-or-bust candidate every week, though Worthy and the Chiefs pass catchers could thrive in a Week 4 road tilt against the Raiders if Las Vegas' rookie safety Treydan Stukes (concussion) is unable to play. |
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Trending towards Week 4 return
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 6:11 PM
Conner (knee) has a good chance to play in Sunday's game against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reported Monday.
Analysis: Conner's game-day status will rely on his upcoming week of practice. The strong safety was a limited participant in the lead-up to Sunday's win over the Dolphins but was ultimately unable to suit up for the contest. Conner will likely need to achieve full participation in at least one practice session during Week 4 prep before being greenlit to play in the Chiefs' divisional matchup with the Raiders on Sunday. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Makes most of two Week 3 targets
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 3:56 PM
Kelce caught both of his targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Kelce notched a 48-yard gain on the game's opening play and added an 11-yard touchdown catch with 2:55 remaining in the fourth quarter. Despite Kelce's lack of involvement as a pass catcher in between those two plays, he finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Rashee Rice, who turned nine targets into 88 yards. Heading into a Week 4 road game against the Raiders, Kelce has compiled 14 catches for 231 yards and two touchdowns on 18 targets. |
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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Tosses two TDs in Week 3 win
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 3:54 PM
Mahomes completed 20 of 24 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Dolphins. He also rushed once for one yard.
Analysis: Mahomes found Travis Kelce for a 48-yard gain on Kansas City's first offensive play to set up a Kenneth Walker rushing touchdown before linking up with Walker for a five-yard touchdown pass on the next drive to give the Chiefs a lead they wouldn't relinquish for the rest of the game. The star quarterback was intercepted later in the first half but bounced back with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Kelce in the fourth quarter as the Chiefs pulled away from the offensively challenged Dolphins. Mahomes will take a 3-0 record and 7:2 TD:INT into a Week 4 road game against the Raiders. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Target share continues to trend up
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 3:33 PM
Rice caught seven of nine targets for 88 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Rice was the only Kansas City pass catcher with more than three targets, and he paced the team in receiving yards as well, but Patrick Mahomes' two touchdown passes went to Kenneth Walker and Travis Kelce. Rice's target total has climbed from two in Week 1 to six in Week 2 and now nine in Week 3, so his usage has been trending in the right direction ahead of a Week 4 road game against the Raiders. He averaged 9.8 targets per game in eight appearances last season. |
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Kenneth Walker III Kenneth Walker III Another two-TD effort in Week 3
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 3:31 PM
Walker rushed 18 times for 70 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for three yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Walker recorded a rushing touchdown and receiving touchdown in the same game for the second time in three outings as a member of the Chiefs. He capped Kansas City's opening drive with a 10-yard touchdown run just 2:06 into the game before adding a five-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. Walker has racked up 76 touches while thriving in a workhorse role for his new team heading into a Week 4 road tilt in Vegas. |
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Jared Wiley Jared Wiley Inactive in Week 3
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 11:16 AM
Wiley (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Miami, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site site reports.
Analysis: Despite being healthy, Wiley didn't see any action in the Chiefs' first two games of the 2026 campaign. That trend will continue Sunday versus the Dolphins, meaning his next opportunity to get involved will come in Week 4 against the Raiders. |
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Won't play against Miami
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 9:49 AM
Conner (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Conner was limited in practice all week by a knee injury and initially drew the doubtful tag following Friday's session. Now that he's been officially ruled out, Jaden Hicks figures to join Alohi Gilman as the Chiefs' starting safeties for Sunday's game, with Xavier Nwankpa providing depth at the position. Conner's next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4. |
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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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