⚡ Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 14 injury report exposes shocking vulnerabilities in the offensive line ahead of Texans clash.QQ
The Kansas City Chiefs will likely be starting two backup offensive tackles in Week 14 vs. the Houston Texans.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans have released their final injury reports ahead of Week 14’s game on “Sunday Night Football.”
Both teams will face injury challenges in this game, with the Texans slated to miss key defensive pieces and the Chiefs dealing with significant injury attrition on the offensive line. Which team will be able to overcome injuries and notch a win with just five games left in the NFL’s regular season?
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Here’s a quick breakdown of the final injury reports for Week 14, complete with game status designations, for both teams. Keep in mind that clubs can make additions to the final injury report all the way up until kickoff on Sunday night.
Chiefs’ Friday injury report for Week 14
| Player | Injury | Weds./Thurs./Fri. | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR Rashee Rice | Hamstring | FP/FP/FP | — |
| QB Patrick Mahomes | Knee | FP/FP/FP | — |
| RB Isiah Pacheco | Knee | FP/FP/FP | — |
| RG Trey Smith | Ankle / Back | DNP/DNP/DNP | Doubtful |
| RT Jawaan Taylor | Knee / Triceps | DNP/DNP/DNP | Doubtful |
| TE Noah Gray | Concussion / Shoulder | FP/FP/FP | — |
| DB Chris Roland-Wallace | Back | DNP/DNP/DNP | Out |
| S Bryan Cook | Ankle | FP/FP/FP | — |
| WR Nikko Remigio | Shoulder / Concussion | FP/FP/LP | Out |
| DE George Karlaftis | Thumb | FP/FP/FP | — |
| S Jaden Hicks | Shoulder | FP/FP/FP | — |
Observations
- With Jawaan Taylor doubtful for the Week 14 game, Andy Reid previously indicated that Wanya Morris will get the start at left tackle in place of Josh Simmons, with Jaylon Moore getting the start in place of Taylor at right tackle. On Friday, he insisted that they’ve practiced at both spots, adding some element of gamesmanship to his comments.
- Trey Smith is also listed as doubtful. His continued injury absence will put Mike Caliendo in line for his second consecutive start at right guard. In my decade covering the Chiefs, I can’t recall a player listed as doubtful playing in the upcoming game. Expect Taylor and Smith to be ruled out by Sunday.
- With Chris Roland-Wallace slated to miss another week, the Chiefs will be shorthanded at safety again. Expect Mike Edwards to be elevated from the practice squad for a second consecutive week for Kansas City.
- Nikko Remigio is a bit of a surprise after being a full participant on Wednesday and Thursday. This should open the door for rookie WR Jalen Royals to be active after a stretch of games as a healthy scratch.
Texans’ Friday injury report for Week 14
| Player | Injury | Weds./Thurs./Fri. | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE Will Anderson Jr. | Chest/Shoulder | DNP/LP/FP | — |
| DE Denico Autry | Knee | DNP/LP/FP | — |
| OT Trent Brown | Hand | DNP/LP/FP | — |
| LB Jamal Hill | Hamstring | DNP/DNP/DNP | Out |
| CB Kamari Lassiter | Foot | DNP/DNP/LP | Questionable |
| RB Woody Marks | Ankle | DNP/LP/FP | — |
| S Jaylen Reed | Forearm | DNP/DNP/DNP | Out |
| LB Azeez Al-Shaair | Knee | LP/FP/FP | — |
Observations
- The Texans will be without DT Tim Settle Jr., who is no longer listed on the injury report after landing on injured reserve on Thursday.
- With Kamari Lassiter ruled questionable for the game, former Chiefs draft pick Tremon Smith is slated to start opposite Derek Stingley Jr. at outside cornerback.
