Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be sidelined with a hamstring injury when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Las Vegas Raiders in a Week 8 AFC West showdown on Sunday, October 27.
JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update
Starter Smith-Schuster left the field early in Kansas City’s Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers after aggravating a hamstring injury.
He is officially listed as out for Week 8 after he did not participate in the Chiefs’ practice sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
How long will JuJu Smith-Schuster be out?
While it is known that Smith-Schuster will not play in Week 8, it is unclear how soon he will be able to return.
Chiefs WR depth chart
This week, Kansas City acquired star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade with the Tennessee Titans. Hopkins is expected to play against the Raiders on Sunday, alongside Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, and Mecole Hardman.
Third-year pass-catcher Skyy Moore was placed on the Chiefs’ injured reserve list on October 24.
Check back for updates on Smith-Schuster’s condition following this Sunday’s matchup vs. the Raiders.