2026 10 18T233950Z 838634655 MT1USATODAY30127014 RTRMADP 3 NFL LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Chiefs Dealt Costly Injury Blow That Could Test Patrick Mahomes Against Seahawks 1
The Kansas City Chiefs have listed five players on their injury report ahead of Sunday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Three players have been ruled out, while two remain questionable for the matchup.
Patrick Mahomes has no injury designation ahead of the game, while the Chiefs prepare to face Seattle with several players listed on the injury report.
Chiefs rule out players as others remain questionable
According to the Kansas City Chiefs, five players are listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. L’Jarius Sneed and Cooper McDonald are questionable, while Rashee Rice, Jaylon Moore and Brashard Smith are out. Left tackle Josh Simmons was previously placed on injured reserve with a back injury.
2026 09 23T081247Z 1097583391 MT1USATODAY29892394 RTRMADP 3 NFL DENVER BRONCOS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Sep 14, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates with team mates after scoring against the Denver Broncos during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sneed and McDonald are both dealing with knee injuries. Sneed was limited in practice throughout the week, leaving his availability for the game against Seattle uncertain.
McDonald is also listed as questionable because of his knee injury. He was designated to return from injured reserve on October 20 and has participated in limited practices since then.
Rice, Moore and Smith will all miss the matchup. Rice is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Before being sidelined, the wide receiver recorded 13 receptions for 190 receiving yards. He has not played since the Chiefs’ October 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Moore has been ruled out because of a concussion. The offensive tackle missed practice while dealing with the injury, creating an opening along the offensive line. Joshua Ezeudu is a possible replacement at right tackle.
Smith will also miss the game because of a hamstring injury. His absence leaves the Chiefs with fewer options at running back. The team is expected to elevate Jaydn Ott from the practice squad, potentially giving Ott an opportunity to make his regular-season debut.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has practiced fully and does not carry an injury designation for the game. Tight end Travis Kelce was limited in practice because of an ankle issue, but he also has no game designation. Both players are available for Sunday night’s matchup.
The Chiefs enter the game with a 5-0 record, with victories over the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. The Seahawks enter the matchup with a 3-3 record.
The game is scheduled for October 25 at Lumen Field in Seattle, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
Mahomes has recorded 1,309 passing yards, nine passing touchdowns and three interceptions. Kelce has 20 receptions for 299 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Seattle’s key players include wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has 49 receptions for 717 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Running back Kenneth Walker III has recorded 665 rushing yards and six touchdowns, while quarterback Sam Darnold has thrown for 1,033 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Rice, Moore and Smith have been ruled out, while Sneed and McDonald are listed as questionable. Kansas City will face Seattle at Lumen Field on Sunday night, with Kelce available despite limited participation in practice.
More NFL News