Sunday’s slate of games around the NFL in Week 14 will end with a massive divisional matchup that will have a significant impact on the playoff race in the AFC. The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football. Here’s a look at the inactives list and projected starters for Sunday night’s game.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Inactives
Los Angeles Chargers Inactives
- QB Easton Stick (emergency 3rd QB)
- LB Denzel Perryman
- WR Ladd McConkey
- S Tony Jefferson
- OL Brenden Jaimes
- OL Jordan McFadden
- DL Justin Eboigbe
Kansas City Chiefs Inactives
- WR Juju Smith-Schuster
- CB Nazeeh Johnson
- RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- DE Mike Danna
- OL C.J. Hanson
- T Ethan Driskell
- DT Marlon Tuipulotu
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Kansas City will attempt to hold onto its firm grasp of the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC. On Sunday night in Week 14, the Chiefs will be forced to fend off the feisty Chargers, who are looking to hold onto their Wild Card spot as well.
The Chiefs are off to a scorching hot 11-1 start, despite winning several close games and having a point differential of just +54 points in 2024. Kansas City has managed to win 11 games while missing several key offensive starters, as both Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice are on injured reserve.
Kansas City appears to be in good shape heading into Sunday night, as they listed just three players on the team’s injury report on Thursday. Chiefs starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor was a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a knee injury. Both Noah Gray and Charles Omenihu were full participants.
The Chargers are dealing with a significantly longer injury report in Week 14. Los Angeles recently placed starting running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve and several other starters were listed on the team’s injury report on Thursday.
If Los Angeles wants to pull off an upset on the road against the Chiefs, they’ll likely need rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey. However, the 23-year-old wide receiver is dealing with both a knee and shoulder injury, as he was listed as a limited participant for Thursday’s practice.
Projected Starting Lineups for Each Team
Los Angeles Chargers’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the Chargers’ current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Justin Herbert
- Running Back: Gus Edwards
- Wide Receiver: Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey
- Tight End: Will Dissly
- Left Offensive Tackle: Rashawn Slater
- Left Offensive Guard: Zion Johnson
- Center: Bradley Bozeman
- Right Offensive Guard: Trey Pipkins III
- Right Offensive Tackle: Joe Alt
- Defensive End: Morgan Fox
- Nose Tackle: Poona Ford
- Defensive Tackle: Otito Ogbonnia
- Left Outside Linebacker: Tuli Tuipulotu
- Left Inside Linebacker: Daiyan Henley
- Right Inside Linebacker: Denzel Perryman
- Right Outside Linebacker: Khalil Mack
- Left Cornerback: Cam Hart
- Right Cornerback: Kristian Fulton
- Free Safety: Elijah Molden
- Strong Safety: Tony Jefferson
- Nickelback: Derwin James Jr.
- Kicker: Cameron Dicker
- Punter: JK Scott
- Long Snapper: Josh Harris
- Punt/Kick Returner: Derius Davis
Kansas City Chiefs’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the Chiefs’ current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes
- Running Back: Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt
- Wide Receiver: DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy, JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Tight End: Travis Kelce
- Left Offensive Tackle: Wanya Morris
- Left Offensive Guard: Joe Thuney
- Center: Creed Humphrey
- Right Offensive Guard: Trey Smith
- Right Offensive Tackle: Jawaan Taylor
- Left Defensive End: George Karlaftis
- Left Defensive Tackle: Tershawn Wharton
- Right Defensive Tackle: Chris Jones
- Right Defensive End: Mike Danna
- Weak Side Linebacker: Drue Tranquill
- Middle Linebacker: Nick Bolton
- Left Cornerback: Nazeeh Johnson
- Right Cornerback: Trent McDuffie
- Free Safety: Bryan Cook
- Strong Safety: Justin Reid
- Kicker: Matthew Wright
- Punter: Matt Araiza
- Long Snapper: James Winchester
- Punt/Kick Returner: Mecole Hardman