Overview
- Rookie left tackle Josh Simmons underwent surgery to repair a fractured and dislocated left wrist and was placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games.
- Kansas City elevated Esa Pole to the active roster following Simmons’ move to IR.
- Right guard Trey Smith (ankle) and right tackle Jawaan Taylor (triceps) missed practice, with Wanya Morris, Jaylon Moore and Mike Caliendo preparing to start if needed.
- Patrick Mahomes was listed with a knee issue but practiced fully and acknowledged the offense may lean on quicker throws against Houston’s pass rush.
- At 6-6 and sitting 10th in the AFC, the Chiefs enter Sunday night needing wins to stay in the postseason hunt against a Texans defense ranked No. 1 in scoring and total yards allowed.