RM Chiefs vs. Chargers: Final Friday Injury Report Shows Three Kansas City Starters Sidelined
As part of the NFL’s regular weekly routine, the Kansas City Chiefs released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The game will take place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. local time.
Below is a breakdown of the final injury situation for both teams, along with key takeaways from the week.
Kansas City Chiefs
Several notable developments occurred for Kansas City throughout the week. Right guard Trey Smith (ankle) and wide receiver/kick returner Nikko Remigio (concussion), both of whom missed the previous game against the Houston Texans, returned as full participants early in the week. However, Smith’s status worsened, as he shifted from limited participation on Thursday to no practice on Friday and was ultimately ruled out. Head coach Andy Reid addressed Smith’s condition during his press conference.
Wide receiver Hollywood Brown (personal reasons) was unable to practice on Friday and was also ruled out for Sunday’s contest. He had been limited on Thursday after an excused absence on Wednesday.
Cornerback Trent McDuffie, a key starter in the secondary, is listed as questionable. He practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday and Thursday before participating fully on Friday.
The Chiefs will also be without both right tackle Jawaan Taylor (triceps/knee) and backup tackle Wanya Morris (knee), as neither player practiced this week and both have been ruled out.
Linebacker Nick Bolton briefly appeared on the injury report due to illness, sitting out Thursday’s practice. He returned to full participation on Friday and carries no game designation.
Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert continued to manage a broken left hand, practicing on a limited basis throughout the week. Despite the injury, he does not have a game status designation.
Wide receiver Quintin Johnston (groin) was added to the injury report on Friday as a limited participant and is listed as questionable.
Return specialist and wide receiver Derius Davis will miss the game after failing to practice all week.
Two Chargers starters—right tackle Trey Pipkins III (ankle) and defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring)—did not participate in any practices and are officially listed as doubtful.
Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) remained limited in all three practices but is expected to play, as he carries no injury designation.
Linebacker Troy Dye (hip), a rotational player, improved his status by practicing in a limited capacity on Friday after missing practice earlier in the week. He is questionable for Sunday.
Veteran starters Keenan Allen and Khalil Mack were given rest on Wednesday but returned as full participants on Thursday and Friday. Mack is listed as questionable.
Finally, tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) progressed from limited participation on Wednesday to full practices on Thursday and Friday, and he will be available with no designation.
