Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said his team would be resting starters for this weekend’s matchup against the Broncos and his team’s injury report reflects that.
The Kansas City Chiefs are once again in a favorable position heading into this year’s playoffs. They had just two losses in the regular season, giving them the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye.
Before kickoff, Mahomes was officially declared inactive for the game. So were six other Kansas City regulars: tight end Travis Kelce, running back Isiah Pacheco, cornerback Trent McDuffie, defensive end George Karlaftis, tackle Jawaan Taylor and defensive tackle Chris Jones.
The Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs may have clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed, but not many want them to rest their starters in Week 18.
The Kansas City Chiefs' Week 18 injury report lists 10 starters as either out or doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos in Denver.
With Mahomes inactive, the Chiefs turned to backup quarterback Carson Wentz, the ninth-year veteran in his first season with the team. Wentz got off to a dreadful start as the Broncos took a 21-0 lead into the half. He completed 6-of-9 passes for just 53 yards.
The Kansas City Chiefs are resting Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and a host of starters against Denver in the regular-season finale with nothing at stake
Don't expect to see Patrick Mahomes in the regular-season finale, creating an easier path for the Broncos to clinch playoff spot
Kansas City starters listed as doubtful include quarterback Patrick Mahomes, defensive tackle Chris Jones, cornerback Trent McDuffie, linebacker Nick Bolton, defensive end George Karlaftis ...
Patrick Mahomes walked along the sideline at ... tackle Jawaan Taylor and defensive tackle Chris Jones. The Chiefs were expected to rest multiple starters for the Week 18 game.
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to rest key starters, including Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones, against the Denver Broncos in next week's season finale, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.The Chiefs,
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