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Final Injury Report for Chiefs-Broncos: Will Rashee Rice, Jaylen Waddle Play?
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The Kansas City Chiefs are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Denver Broncos in a Week 8 AFC West showdown.
Kansas City enters Sunday's game with a 5-1 record after losing on the road to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15)Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
In their loss to the Seahawks, Patrick Mahomes led the way for the Chiefs as he recorded 165 passing yards and an interception while Travis Kelce added 44 receiving yards.
The Chiefs will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Broncos in a tough road matchup.
Denver enters Sunday's contest with a 5-2 record after defeating the Arizona Cardinals on the road in Week 7.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10)Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Bo Nix led the way for the Broncos in their victory over the Cardinals as he ended the game with 295 total yards and two total touchdowns while RJ Harvey recorded 54 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Chiefs Injury Report: Will Rashee Rice Play?
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4)Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Chiefs have four players listed on their injury report, though wide receiver Rashee Rice is not one of them.
Of course, Rice has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a hamstring injury but he is off the injury report and will return against the Broncos.
Kansas City has listed cornerbacks L'Jarius Sneed (knee) and Mansoor Delane (shoulder) as out with Sneed being placed on injured reserve .
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The Chiefs have also listed defensive end R Mason Thomas as questionable due to personal reasons while defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott is out with a knee injury.
Broncos Injury Report: Will Jaylen Waddle, Patrick Surtain II Play?
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17)Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The Broncos have six players listed on their injury report, including wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
Denver has listed Waddle as questionable due to a chest injury and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
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If Waddle is sidelined, Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey could all be in line for increased roles.
The Broncos have also listed safety Brandon Jones (hamstring), tackle Garett Bolles (hip) and defensive lineman Zach Allen (hamstring) as questionable.
Running back RJ Harvey has been ruled out due to a knee injury while safety Talanoa Hufanga is out with an ankle injury.
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2)Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The good news for the Broncos is that cornerback Pat Surtain II is off the injury report and will return after missing the last three games with an ankle injury.
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Fans can catch Sunday afternoon's matchup between the Chiefs and Broncos from Empower Field at Mile High at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams' home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area .
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
