ss Just days before the crucial clash with the Texans, the Chiefs have received troubling injury news — and it could completely upend their game plan. Fans are panicking, the media is buzzing, and the tension in Kansas City is at a breaking point
Kansas City, Missouri – December 6, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs enter their pivotal Week 14 showdown against the Houston Texans with renewed urgency — and fresh injury concerns that could reshape the game plan heading into “Sunday Night Football.” On Friday, the team officially ruled out two key contributors and listed two offensive-line starters as doubtful, leaving Patrick Mahomes bracing for a potentially patched-together front.
Cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace (back) and wide receiver/returner Nikko Remigio (shoulder–concussion) were both declared out. Remigio’s situation raised particular concern inside the building, as he was a full participant earlier in the week before suffering a concussion during Friday’s practice session.
But the most significant blow came on the offensive line. Right guard Trey Smith (ankle) and right tackle Jawaan Taylor (triceps–knee) did not practice all week and are now listed as doubtful, signaling that Mahomes may take the field without two of his most trusted protectors. The Chiefs have already lost rookie tackle Josh Simmons to the injured reserve, compounding the sudden lack of depth.
Despite the setbacks, head coach Andy Reid delivered a vintage, steady-handed response — equal parts honest and optimistic — when asked how the offense would adjust if his starters up front can’t go.
“Look, we might be missing a couple of big fellas up front this week, but that just means we’re gonna have to get the ball out of Pat’s hands even faster, throw it to the guys in the red jerseys and let them run before those Texans in white get there,” Reid said with a grin. “We’ve played with backup plans before; we’ll just turn the backup plan into the main plan and go cook.”
Mahomes, listed with a knee issue earlier in the week, practiced fully and is expected to play without limitation. Rashee Rice, Noah Gray, Isiah Pacheco and George Karlaftis also carry no injury designation for Sunday.
Across the field, the Texans arrive with their own concerns — including multiple defensive players ruled out and the status of starting corner Kamari Lassiter still uncertain — but Houston’s pass rush remains a legitimate threat, especially against a weakened Kansas City front.
With the Chiefs fighting to stay alive in the AFC playoff race and the Texans eyeing a statement road win, Sunday night now carries even more intrigue. And for Kansas City, the formula is clear:
Survive the injuries. Protect Mahomes however possible. And, as Andy Reid put it — go cook
