Overview
- The Chiefs listed LT Josh Simmons (back) and DB Chamarri Conner (knee) as did not practice on Friday and they are expected to miss Monday Night Football against the Broncos.
- Chris Jones was a new addition to Friday’s report and was listed limited with a calf issue, creating uncertainty for Kansas City’s interior pass rush.
- Kansas City plans to replace Simmons with rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle and to use Jaden Hicks and Xavier Nwankpa in Conner’s defensive snaps if the starters remain out.
- If Jones cannot play, rookie first-round pick Peter Woods is the likely internal replacement at defensive tackle, which would shift game plans for coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
- The Broncos entered the weekend noticeably healthier with only WR Marvin Mims on their report and practicing in full, a contrast that increases the importance of the Chiefs’ final pregame injury designations.