To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner. Then, some receiver was thrown in. Now, he’s also seeing time in the backfield.
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 Kansas City Chiefs' Week 18 injury report lists 10 starters as either out or doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos in Denver.
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,
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
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to rest their starters when they face the Denver Broncos in Week 18, but the status of the defending Super Bowl champions' biggest stars is a key storyline to watch as the team prepares for the postseason.
Declared inactive (as expected) for the Chiefs’ NFL Week 18 regular-season finale against the Broncos, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks the sideline at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Ron Chenoy Imagn Images That rest and recovery will be beneficial as the postseason begins.
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 have officially revealed their injury report, and it includes some big updates about star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Denver Broncos. He had been listed as doubtful, so his absence this weekend was widely expected.
It's why the past 11 NFL MVP winners have been quarterbacks. However, every signal-caller -- even MVP winners -- need help from others to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions at the end of the season.