The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 18 with nothing significant on the line that could affect their standing heading into the postseason. The game against the Denver Broncos will likely see many starters dealing with lingering injuries resting in preparation for the divisional round.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed several injured players during his weekly Zoom press conference with reporters on Monday. He immediately addressed veteran left tackle D.J. Humphries, who was out with a hamstring injury.
“You know what? He’s (D.J. Humphries) doing good,” said Reid. “I can’t make any promise. I want to get him out to practice and kind of see where we’re at so, but he is doing good in his rehab part as different than being on the field, so I like just to see how he does there.”
Reid also clarified four players who have spent time on injured reserve this season and their projections for the playoffs.
“There’s a chance with Mecole (Hardman) and potentially (Jaylen) Watson. I mean, potentially, that would be stretching,” said Reid. “But the other two (Rashee Rice, Skyy Moore), No.”
Isiah Pacheco, who injured his ribs during the Christmas Day victory, was in noticeable pain, and Reid shared his caution on handling his starting running back.
“He’ll be available. Playoff-wise,” said Reid. “Yea, he is tender. I probably should have mentioned that, but he is tender, and I’ll probably hold him back here this week in practice, just a bit, so he can be fresh and ready to go.”
The Chiefs will have plenty of new faces in the lineup on Sunday against the Denver Broncos, as the focus will remain on the postseason and having key players healthy.