The Kansas City Chiefs have won four consecutive games since their season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions and are now preparing for a Thursday night, intradivisional matchup against the Denver Broncos.
All eyes are on Travis Kelce’s status after the veteran tight end suffered an ankle injury on Sunday, but he’s not the only banged-up Chief heading into Week 5.
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Kansas City Chiefs Injury Update
Can the Chiefs move to 5-1 on Thursday Night Football? Here’s their latest injury report.
TE Travis Kelce
Kelce went down on a non-contact injury just before halftime of Kansas City’s eventual Week 4 win over the Minnesota Vikings. While Kelce initially appeared incredibly frustrated (and even slammed his helmet on the ground), he was able to return to the game on the Chiefs’ second third-quarter drive.
Kelce caught five passes for 42 yards and a touchdown in the second half of Sunday’s contest, so he seemed just fine. However, he is dealing with a low ankle sprain, as NFL Network reported earlier this week.
Still, Kelce was able to practice on a limited basis on Tuesday and — barring a setback — should be expected to suit up again for Wednesday’s session.
Your photographic proof that Travis Kelce is at Chiefs practice today. A lot of tape on that right ankle. pic.twitter.com/KJCEGSvXZa
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) October 10, 2023
“He’s feeling a little bit better,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday, adding that Kansas City will “see how (Kelce) moves around” before deciding on his status for Week 5.
Given that he returned to Sunday’s game and has already been present at practice, it would be a surprise if Kelce can’t play against the Broncos this week.
EDGE George Karlaftis
George Karlaftis picked up a hamstring injury against the Vikings and was limited for the Chiefs’ Monday walkthrough and Tuesday practice.
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One of two Kansas City 2022 first-round picks, Karlaftis has played nearly 80% of the Chiefs’ defensive snaps this season and leads the team with 23 pressures. If he can’t go against Denver, he’d likely be replaced by 2023 first-rounder Felix Anudike-Uzomah.
LB Nick Bolton
No Chiefs defender played more snaps than Nick Bolton last season (1,119), but the veteran linebacker has already missed three games this year due to an ankle injury.
Bolton was limited all last week and listed as questionable for Sunday’s game but still couldn’t play. Although he’s been limited to begin this week, Bolton has been cleared to return and is expected to play against Denver, as Jordan Schultz of The Score reported.
Full Practice Participants
The following players were listed on Kansas City’s Tuesday injury report but practiced fully, indicating they’ll be available for Week 5:
- WR Kadarius Toney (toe)
- DT Matt Dickerson (knee)
- EDGE Mike Danna (rib)
- LB Drue Tranquill (knee)
- CB Trent McDuffie (quad)
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (knee)
