qq. BREAKING: Chiefs welcome back their game-changing WR, ready to make an impact this Sunday against the Denver Broncos!
A quiet roster move on November 12 quickly became meaningful for Kansas City as the organization made a strategic addition ahead of a critical Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon.
The transaction initially appeared minor, surfacing on the NFL’s daily transaction wire, but the timing suggested the Chiefs were preparing for depth concerns and seeking added flexibility across multiple offensive and special teams roles.
Kansas City did not need to release anyone to make room, as defensive tackle Brodric Martin’s departure to Denver on November 5 had already opened a valuable practice squad slot within the organization’s roster structure.
That opening allowed Jimmy Holiday to return, just eight days after his unexpected release, giving the Chiefs another chance to develop a young player who had flashed potential throughout the summer evaluation periods.
During training camp, he consistently demonstrated explosive traits that caught the attention of coaches, delivering eye-catching plays in open space and showcasing the type of vertical burst the Chiefs value in developmental receivers.
His preseason work backed that up: three receptions on four targets, 60 receiving yards, and a 50-yard highlight catch that underscored his ability to stretch the field and create chunk plays after the catch.
He also impressed as a kick returner, using speed and acceleration to generate strong field position, averaging 28 yards per return and earning praise for his decisiveness and overall special teams awareness.
While Kansas City bolsters depth at receiver, both teams enter Week 11 dealing with backfield issues, as injuries to key running backs have dominated the storyline and influenced early expectations for Sunday’s matchup.
Isiah Pacheco has missed multiple weeks with an MCL sprain and remained out of practice on November 12, leaving Kansas City uncertain and possibly forced to rely again on veteran Kareem Hunt for meaningful offensive snaps.
On Denver’s side, J.K. Dobbins sits in a similar position after a Week 10 foot injury, and Sean Payton’s comments about rookie RJ Harvey “getting more opportunities” suggest the Broncos may be without their top rusher as well.
