Overview
- Meinerz said the condition has lingered since early October yet he is not listed on Denver’s Week 11 injury report and plans to play in Kansas City.
- The issue peaked in the Week 10 win at Las Vegas, when he received fluids at halftime, missed most of the second half, then returned for the final drive.
- He characterized the illness as random and recurring, noting that additional medical evaluations are in progress to identify the cause.
- Despite the health concern, Meinerz has logged nearly every offensive snap during a seven-game win streak, and Pro Football Focus ranks him third among guards entering Week 11.
- His availability is significant for a reshuffled line that has Ben Powers and Matt Peart on injured reserve, with Alex Palczewski filling in at left guard as Denver protects one of the league’s least-sacked quarterbacks.