Misses Mahomes in Week 16 loss
Kelce caught one of four targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.
With Patrick Mahomes (knee) lost for the season and Gardner Minshew (knee) not even making it to halftime before going down as well, Kelce was left with third-string QB Chris Oladokun under center, and the duo showed very little chemistry en route to the veteran tight end's worst numbers of 2025. Minshew may have suffered a torn ACL, so a week of first-team reps together could improve that connection, but Kelce -- along with the rest of the Kansas City passing attack -- will be a very shaky fantasy option in Week 17 against the Broncos.
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Tyquan Thornton
WR | KC
Moved to IR, done for 2025
The Chiefs placed Thornton (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Rashee Rice
WR | KC
Lands on IR
The Chiefs placed Rice (concussion) on IR on Wednesday.
Chris Oladokun
QB | KC
Slated to start Week 17
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that Oladokun will start at quarterback for the Chiefs in Thursday's game against the Broncos, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Rashee Rice
WR | KC
Not yet practicing
Head coach Andy Reid said that Rice (concussion) won't participate in Tuesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Tyquan Thornton
WR | KC
Listed as DNP again
Thornton (concussion) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
Rashee Rice
WR | KC
DNP again Monday
Rice (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Gardner Minshew
QB | KC
Sent to injured reserve
The Chiefs placed Minshew (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gardner Minshew
QB | KC
Avoids torn ACL
Minshew's MRI on Monday revealed that he didn't suffer a torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Marquise Brown
WR | KC
Three catches in Week 16 loss
Brown caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Kareem Hunt
RB | KC
Runs for two yards in loss
Hunt rushed three times for two yards in the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday.