The Chiefs’ final injury report brought clarity on one key front and disappointment on another: cornerback Mansoor Delane is set to play, while left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Sunday’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
That simple split carries more weight than it might seem. Simmons’ absence leaves rookie left tackle Kahlil Benson in the spotlight, while Delane’s availability matters for a Kansas City secondary that has been better than expected.
Kansas City’s report also listed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (quad), linebacker Jeff Bassa (shoulder), defensive back Jadon Canady (knee), linebacker Jack Cochrane (calf), defensive back Jaden Hicks (biceps), defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf), receiver Rashee Rice (knee), cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (knee), and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee). All of them are officially off the injury report and set to play.
Miami’s situation looks thinner. Wide receiver Caleb Douglas won’t play because of an ankle injury, and that’s a real hit for a passing game already short on production.
Douglas is tied for the team lead with seven catches and leads the Dolphins with 113 receiving yards. The other active receivers are Malik Washington, Chris Bell, Jalen Tolbert, and Kevin Coleman.
Coach Jeff Hafley also said running back/kick returner Jaylen Wright is doubtful. Wright has been limited in practice this week with a foot injury and a stinger.
Even with the personnel notes piling up, the matchup still appears lopsided on paper. Kansas City is back at 2-0 as it tries to move on from last year’s down season, while Miami has managed just 26 points in losses to the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.
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