The Kansas City Chiefs are set to rest a host of starters against the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. Because they have already secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC, this matchup is a meaningless game for the Chiefs.
Consequently, a few banged-up starters — including star quarterback Patrick Mahomes — will not play against the Broncos in Week 18.
Patrick Mahomes injury update
Mahomes (ankle) was limited in practice all three days this week and he was listed as “doubtful” on the team’s final injury report. He will likely be inactive against Denver.
How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?
After last playing on Christmas Day, Mahomes will have a long break while Kansas City rests during the first week of the NFL playoffs. The Chiefs won’t play again until Jan. 18 or Jan. 19, so Mahomes will have plenty of time to recovery before KC’s playoff game.
Chiefs QB depth chart
With Mahomes sidelined, the Chiefs are set to start Carson Wentz against the Broncos. Chris Oladokun will likely serve as their No. 2 QB in Denver with Mahomes available as an emergency third-string QB.
Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (TV map). The Broncos can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win in Week 18.
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