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The Kansas City Chiefs appear to have received some good news about star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Hill’s hamstring strain suffered in the Week 11 win over the Chargers is considered minor. Hill was set to have an MRI on his hamstring to determine the grade of the sprain. The MRI seems to have revealed the best possible outcome.
Rapoport likened this to an injury that would occur in training camp. He also said Hill is considered day-to-day with the injury. Don’t worry, this isn’t Eric Berry’s “day-to-day.” Hill is likely to miss no time at all with the bye week for Kansas City occurring in Week 12. He’ll have a full seven days of rest, including today, before the next practice.
#Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill’s hamstring injury was deemed minor, source said. More like one a player would have in training camp and be cautious with. He’s considered day-to-day and with the bye, there is a real chance he doesn’t miss any time. He wanted to go back in vs. #Chargers.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 20, 2019
It’s no surprise that Hill wanted to go back in against the Chargers. He’s a top-notch competitor, and his injury didn’t seem all that bad when it occurred. The team training staff allowed him back onto the field, but he didn’t have his helmet, suggesting they decided to take the cautious approach. He was seen pacing the sideline during the game and talking to wide receivers coach Greg Lewis. Hill likely petitioned to get back into the game but also provided some of his insight to the coaching staff.
At the end of it, the Chiefs didn’t need Hill to seal the victory in Mexico City. However, it was clear that Hill was an integral part of the game plan and is key to defeating man-to-man coverage. They’ll need him healthy for the next five weeks if they’re to get back to doing what they like to do on offense.