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Austin Ekeler is already limping. Takes himself out of the game for a breather. Playing on an injured

He would not be playing if Mahomes did not trust him. Trust me.

I hate the defer.

Hope that happens. Clark seems to be invisible when Jones is not playing. Chiefs need a little luck on a couple of turn overs. I actually think Sneed is the second critical loss. HB now can not be used a versatile as usual and Sorensen likely gets more snaps at safety. Herbert is an amazing deep ball passer. I see a couple of huge/big plays by Herbert tonight.

Chiefs declared CB L'Jarius Sneed, OL Kyle Long, S Zayne Anderson, OT Prince Tega Wanogho and QB Shane Buechele inactive for Week 15 against the Chiefs. This means Charvarius Ward (illness) is active, which is good news with Sneed away from the team tending to a personal matter. An every-down player who spends a lot of time in the slot, Sneed's absence will be felt against Keenan Allen and Justin Herbert. He should be back for Week 16 against the Steelers

Yes thats Very likely. The offense needs to win this. Charger defense is not special.

Yep. The Ravens are in every game despite so many critical injuries. KC can do it also.

I think KC takes on this challenge and pulls out a win on the last drive of the game. KC does have the advantage of Big Game Experience. Wont be pretty but a win is a win.

Looks like COVID is going to determine the Super Bowl Winner. So unfortunate. Hope Chiefs can get past this with just one game and not ongoing.

The Kansas City Chiefs have made four roster moves before their Thursday Night Football game with the Los Angeles Chargers. According to the NFL’s official transactions report, the Chiefs have elevated defensive back DiCaprio Bootle, defensive tackle Cortez Broughton, wide receiver Daurice Fountain and linebacker Darius Harris from the practice squad to the active roster for the game. But what the Thursday transactions report did not say is that defensive tackle Chris Jones or wide receiver Josh Gordon had been activated from the team’s Reserve/COVID list — which would have been necessary for either of them to play against the Chargers on Thursday. They — along with linebacker Willie Gay Jr. — are still on the Reserve/COVID list and are therefore ineligible to play.

He could leave KC now and be ready for the second half of the game. LOL

Thats why I wonder if he traveled to LA? You would think, even with 2 tests needed, he would be ready in case. Use the Mahomes Express if you have to. He could be in LA.

That new NFL memo said one test effective immediately.

Without Jones Im not so sure plus Sneed and Gay on blitz no longer available. Chiefs could get into that drop 8 in coverage crap. Clark is not effective when teams are not doubling Jones. Herbert is a big threat to run and does it well.

Hope Jones traveled with the team.

The NFL and NFLPA agreed to updated COVID-19 protocols for players on Thursday afternoon that, effective immediately, allow players to test off of COVID list with no symptoms for 24 hours and a negative test. The rules will also create more separation for players and coaches in any indoor meetings or group spaces, limit players from gathering indoors outside of the team facility, and mandated masks regardless of vaccination status. They also come with a warning that teams and players should be prepared for additional modifications to protocols. Both sides had to do something with another wave of COVID hitting America hard, and it's likely this won't be the last change we see this year. The fact that players can get off the list faster is a good thing for fantasy football purposes, but it's yet another thing we'll have to monitor as fantasy playoffs get started.

The NFL and NFLPA agreed to updated COVID-19 protocols for players on Thursday afternoon that, effective immediately, allow players to test off of COVID list with no symptoms for 24 hours and a negative test. The rules will also create more separation for players and coaches in any indoor meetings or group spaces, limit players from gathering indoors outside of the team facility, and mandated masks regardless of vaccination status. They also come with a warning that teams and players should be prepared for additional modifications to protocols. Both sides had to do something with another wave of COVID hitting America hard, and it's likely this won't be the last change we see this year. The fact that players can get off the list faster is a good thing for fantasy football purposes, but it's yet another thing we'll have to monitor as fantasy playoffs get started.

Chiefs will need 40+ to win. I dont see them stopping the Chargers offense. Maybe one or two key stops. Its time for Mahomes to let it loose.

Mike Hughes L'Jarius Sneed is not going to be suiting up for the Chiefs on Thursday night. Sneed tragically lost his brother and had been away from the team to spend time with his family. We want to send our thoughts and prayers to Sneed and his family, as this is much bigger than the game of football. With Sneed not playing we are going to see a lot of Mike Hughes in this game. Hughes is the primary backup for Sneed and played 64 total defensive snaps last week against the Raiders. That was only two snaps fewer than his previous six games combined. The Chargers exposed Hughes last time these two teams squared off and it would be in the team's best interest to target him as much as possible yet again. Hughes is someone who gets targeted often when is he on the field and other teams have had success in doing so. Heck, against the Raiders he was targeted 11 times and allowed eight receptions. Last time these two teams squared off the LA Chargers targeted Hughes seven times in the passing game. Hughes was lined up against Mike Williams for most of the game and allowed five receptions for 53 yards and two touchdowns. The yardage was not bad, but he was responsible for allowing two Charger touchdowns. Next

I think Sneed is the critical loss. Now HB plays more slot vs safety? Hughes will need to have another stellar game. Maybe Hughes is on the exterior and Fenton in the slot? Chargers have so many weapons. Sneed is a huge loss.

Im not sure they actually practiced? Maybe just walk thru etc.

I think some will acknowledge the missing starters. Rams had serious starters out & still won against Arizona. Chiefs can do the same. Chargers defense is not special.

I dont think there are plenty that would say do that. Running more often is what I read.

Must be how the Packers felt with Rogers out. Their defense kept them in the game. KC probably loses that game if Rogers plays.

I Misread this. Not out yet?