Inactives for the Chiefs against the Chargers include wide receiver Rashee Rice, offensive tackles Josh Simmons and Diego Pounds, tight end Jared Wiley, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, linebacker Jack Pyburn, and defensive back Jadon Canady. Coach Andy Reid confirmed Rice and Simmons would be sidelined for the game. Rice suffered a hamstring issue against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4, but the team does not expect it to be a long-term injury. Second-year wideout Jalen Royals and rookie Cyrus Allen are expected to see increased roles with Rice out. Simmons has been inactive for every game this season while recovering from a bulging disc in his back and had limited participation in practice this week; his return could come next week when the Chiefs travel to Seattle.
The Chargers listed several inactives as well, including tackle Joe Alt, safety Derwin James, cornerback Donte Jackson, wide receiver Tre’ Harris, offensive lineman Kayode Awosika, cornerback Rodney Shelley, and linebacker Bud Dupree. Injuries have been a recurring issue for Los Angeles, with starters such as James, Jackson, and Awosika sidelined at times. Left tackle Rashawn Slater remains on injured reserve for the Chargers. The Chiefs will look to their pass rush to pressure the quarterback, while their receivers will face a depleted Chargers secondary.
On the Chargers’ side, starting wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston are active, after missing last week due to injuries. Their availability will test Kansas City’s cornerbacks, who have been off to strong starts this season.
For ongoing updates and game coverage, stay tuned to post-game analyses and injury news as teams compete for key conference standings.
