Kelce suffered a nasty-looking hand injury late in last week’s win over the New England Patriots.Head coach Andy Reid called it a “stinger” and Kelce has popped up on the injury report this week.But the good news for Mahomes and the Chiefs is he has been a full participant in practice all week and is set to play Monday.
The 9-5 Chiefs have struggled with injuries this year and have 14 players on the report for week 16.Running back Jerick McKinnon has already been ruled out with a groin injury while a hip problem will keep Kadarius Toney out
Isiah Pacheco is set to take the lead in the backfield again after his shoulder injury.Wide receivers Mecole Hardman (thumb) and Rashee Rice (knee) are also listed.And on the defensive side of the ball, Chris Jones (illness), L’Jarius Sneed (knee) and Justin Reid (knee) are also banged up.
Kansas City faces having to go on the road in the playoffs if they’re to make it back to the Super Bowl.They’re two games back from the current AFC No 1 seed Baltimore Ravens with the Miami Dolphins No 2.
