The Kansas City Chiefs will be without key offensive players for their divisional clash against the Los Angeles Chargers.

 

 

 

THE Kansas City Chiefs are in crisis as playoff hopes hang by a thread as they prepare to host the in-form Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday.

The Chiefs suffered a devastating 20-10 defeat to the Houston Texans at Arrowhead last Monday.
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Patrick Mahomes seen during the Kansas City Chiefs’ brutal Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans

 
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Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the win over the Philadelphia Eagles on December 8

 

 

 

After being booed by their own fans, Patrick Mahomes suffered a horror performance by recording his lowest ever single-game passer rating.

Mahomes, 30, recorded zero passing touchdowns, with the Chiefs being eliminated from winning the AFC West division title, the first time that’s happened in nine years.

 

 

 

The last time the Chiefs failed to reach the postseason was in 2014.

The Chiefs are already without Josh Simmons, 22, as he dislocated and fractured his wrist in the loss against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving.

But Andy Reid’s men face a mountain to climb by having several key players out ahead of their clash against the Chargers.

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Chiefs’ offensive line Trey Smith emotional during the national anthem before Super Bowl 59


Trey Smith, Jawaan Taylor, and Wanya Morris will all be sidelined for their Week 15 game due to injury.

After missing two consecutive games against the Cowboys and Houston Texans, Smith will not be available after suffering an ankle sprain.

 

 

 

Fans were hopeful for his return after returning to full practice this Wednesday, but head coach Andy Reid confirmed Smith’s absence.

“I don’t think he’s quite there,” Reid told reporters.

As for the Chiefs’ offensive tackle, Taylor is still dealing with triceps and knee injuries going into Week 15.

 

 

 

Similarly, Morris has also suffered a knee injury, leaving the Chiefs in an injury crisis.

Wide receiver Hollywood Brown, 28, will not be available due to a personal matter.

Former undrafted free agent Mike Caliendo is reportedly in line to replace Smith ahead of the divisional clash.

 

 

 

An unseasoned right side will be a massive challenge for the Chiefs as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive.
If the Chiefs lose to the Chargers this weekend, they’ll have to rely on certain results to avoid being eliminated in Week 15.