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Chiefs Turn to Chris Oladokun for First NFL Start on Christmas vs. Broncos

Season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes, Gardner Minshew forced Kansas City to elevate the little-used passer.

Overview

  • Oladokun is slated to start in Week 17 after stepping in for Minshew against the Titans and completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards in a 26-9 defeat.
  • He enters the matchup with Denver having attempted 16 career NFL passes across two appearances.
  • The Chiefs signed Shane Buechele from the Bills’ practice squad to back up Oladokun.
  • Kansas City does not have a healthy third quarterback, with tight end Noah Gray identified as the emergency option, according to reported sideline plans.
  • A 2022 seventh-round pick by the Steelers who has spent most of his Chiefs tenure on the practice squad, Oladokun drew praise from offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for his in-game composure.