Overview
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that left tackle Wanya Morris sustained a season-ending knee injury on the first play against the Texans.
- Morris was starting in place of rookie Josh Simmons, who recently had wrist surgery and was placed on injured reserve.
- Andy Reid said Morris' injury "did not look good" and confirmed Trent McDuffie hyperextended his knee, with both players' timelines pending further evaluation.
- Undrafted rookie Esa Pole replaced Morris at left tackle and was noted as effective in pass protection, highlighting the strain on the offensive line.
- The loss to Houston dropped the Chiefs to 6-7, and Newsweek reported their playoff chances are about 15% with a likely need to win all four remaining games.