Mahomes (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday. Mahomes has been managing a mild high-ankle sprain since suffering the injury in a Week 15 win over the Browns, but he's proceeded to play in both of the Chiefs' last two contests while turning in two of his best performances of the season. His listed limitations for Wednesday are likely maintenance-related more than anything and won't have any bearing on his status for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Broncos, with head coach Andy Reid having indicated that Mahomes will be rested for the contest. With the Chiefs having clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, Mahomes will get some extra time to heal in Week 18 before returning to action in the divisional round of the postseason. Carson Wentz is slated to draw the start at quarterback Sunday in Denver.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG P. Mahomes,QB1639258167.5%3,928245.526113623993.5C. Wentz,QB222100.0%2010.00000108.3Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD K. Hunt,RB132007283.62056.0701642P. Mahomes,QB16583075.33319.222022I. Pacheco,RB7833103.73444.3101014J. Hicks,DB16111.010.10000X. Worthy,WR16201045.2216.530104C. Steele,RB16481583.399.9031614T. Kelce,TE16111.010.10200R. Rice,WR4111.010.30001S. Perine,RB1619914.8135.71007C. Wentz,QB2300.020.00000M. Hardman,WR1256212.4205.21002Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD K. Hunt,RB132332176802613.5216.010P. Mahomes,QB161122020.13.00S. Moore,WR60300000.00.00I. Pacheco,RB7121679702311.3119.04X. Worthy,WR1659986381165439.9407.036C. Steele,RB1659245091.535.00D. Hopkins,WR1041594371143543.7108.025M. Caliendo,OL161155050.33.01P. Hendershot,TE6332690114.315.011317242271325017.5155.011J. Fortson,TE31355051.72.01J. Wiley,TE71177071.03.00W. Morris,OL161111110.10.01J. Watson,WR1621292841424917.868.013T. Kelce,TE1697133823833851.4341.047N. Gray,TE1639484361153527.3209.025R. Rice,WR424292881224472.0186.015J. Ross,WR20100000.00.00B. Cupp,TE10100000.00.00S. Perine,RB1627343091113619.3300.014M. Hardman,WR1212149080177.599.06M. Brown,WR2915911002045.546.05Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD 16 15 9 24 2.5 9 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 C. Jones, LB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Cook, SAF16 51 21 72 0 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 T. McDuffie, CB16 45 14 59 0.5 0 6 13 2 0 1 0 0 T. Smith, G16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Hicks, DB16 14 5 19 0 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 0 J. Thuney, G16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X. Worthy, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Araiza, P16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Steele, RB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Thomas, DE4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Wharton, DT16 18 11 29 6.5 48 7 2 0 0 1 0 0 J. Cochrane, LB15 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Bozeman, LB3 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Bolton, LB16 73 33 106 3 28 11 6 1 0 1 2 0 J. Uche, LB5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Pennel, DT16 10 14 24 3 6 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 J. Taylor, T16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Watson, CB6 21 11 32 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 P. Hendershot, TE6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Herring, DE11 5 3 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Winchester, LS16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Ingram, RB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Danna, DE12 20 21 41 3.5 31 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 D. Nnadi, DT16 3 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Taylor, CB10 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Bush, DB2 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Christiansen, LB9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Karlaftis, DE16 21 14 35 8 46 9 5 0 0 0 0 0 A. Firkser, TE3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W. Morris, OL16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Reid, SAF16 59 26 85 0 0 5 9 2 0 0 0 0 J. Williams, CB16 15 12 27 1 12 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 T. Kelce, TE16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Chenal, LB16 33 15 48 1 0 4 3 0 0 3 0 0 N. Gray, TE16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Rice, WR4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Conner, DB14 50 15 65 1 9 4 4 2 0 0 1 0 16 17 9 26 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 D. Tranquill, LB16 54 40 94 2 11 4 2 0 0 0 2 0 S. Perine, RB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Jones, DT15 19 18 37 5 23 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 C. Omenihu, DE5 3 2 5 1 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 N. Johnson, SAF15 24 20 44 1 17 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
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Mahomes (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday. Mahomes has been managing a mild high-ankle sprain since suffering the injury in a Week 15 win over the Browns, but he's proceeded to play in both of the Chiefs' last two contests while turning in two of his best performances of the season. His listed limitations for Wednesday are likely maintenance-related more than anything and won't have any bearing on his status for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Broncos, with head coach Andy Reid having indicated that Mahomes will be rested for the contest. With the Chiefs having clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, Mahomes will get some extra time to heal in Week 18 before returning to action in the divisional round of the postseason. Carson Wentz is slated to draw the start at quarterback Sunday in Denver.
Humphries (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Humphries has been sidelined for the Chiefs' last three games after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 14 win over the Chargers. However, the 31-year-old practiced in full Wednesday, suggesting he's now recovered from the issue. Humphries could serve as the Chiefs' top left tackle in the Week 18 matchup against the Broncos, though he might also rest, as Kansas City has already secured the AFC's No. 1 seed.
Kelce is among several Chiefs starters who could be rested for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Head coach Andy Reid announced Wednesday that Carson Wentz will start at quarterback Sunday while Patrick Mahomes rests, and there's a high probability that other key players join Mahomes in street clothes or play only limited snaps. Kelce would be among the most likely candidates to get the day off given his veteran status, heavy workload throughout the campaign and big role in the team's offense. If the 35-year-old does indeed spend the game on the sideline, Noah Gray and Peyton Hendershot would likely lead the Chiefs' tight-end corps against Denver.
Pacheco (ribs) isn't practicing Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. Pacheco is dealing with a rib injury that he suffered in last Wednesday's Christmas Day win over Pittsburgh. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated Monday that Pacheco is expected to be ready for the team's first playoff game while also indicating that the RB will be "held back" in practice this week. Kansas City is almost certain to rest many starters for its Week 18 battle against the Broncos, and Pacheco is a near lock to be among those who won't suit up. The Chiefs have the luxury of playing their backups Sunday having already wrapped up the No. 1 AFC playoff seed and clinching a first-round bye.
Jones (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. Jones sat out of the Chiefs' contest in Week 17 at Pittsburgh due to a calf injury, and now his availability for their regular-season finale is in doubt. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday at Denver.
Steele will receive "extra work" Sunday against Denver, though the specifics of his role aren't yet clear, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports. The Chiefs will be resting most of their starters with the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC wrapped up. Isiah Pacheco almost certainly won't play since he's dealing with a rib injury, while Kareem Hunt -- who has been co-leading the backfield with Pacheco of late -- probably will see limited, if any, work as well. That would leave most of the running-back duties against the Broncos to Steele and Samaje Perine.
Wentz will start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. With the Chiefs having clinched the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed, head coach Andy Reid noted Wednesday that "it wasn't a hard decision" to rest starting QB Patrick Mahomes in Week 18, per Nate Taylor of The Athletic. "I've been through it before" Reid added. "I'm not too worried. It gives the other guys an opportunity to grow." In this case, Wentz will get the starting nod, with Chris Oladokun presumably in line to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Kansas City's No. 2 QB versus Denver.
Kansas City designated Hardman (knee) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. Hardman has missed the Chiefs' last four games due to a lingering knee issue, but it now looks like he's on track to suit up again soon. However, with rookie first-rounder Xavier Worthy having taken over as Kansas City's top speed threat, it's not totally clear what kind of role awaits Hardman when that happens.