Kansas City Chiefs fans received a mix of news on Saturday. The positive update is that Patrick Mahomes will play in Monday Night Football’s Week 9 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the Chiefs’ passing offense suffered another setback due to an injury to a key receiver.
The Chiefs (7-0) will face the Buccaneers (4-4) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, with both teams dealing with significant player absences. While Kansas City looks to maintain its perfect record, Tampa Bay is eager for a victory to stay competitive in the NFC South, where the Atlanta Falcons currently lead at 5-3.
After last week’s scare regarding Mahomes’ ankle discomfort, Chiefs fans were relieved to see their star quarterback practice fully throughout the week. While his official status for Monday hasn’t been confirmed, everything suggests that Mahomes will continue to lead his team.
On the downside for Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid, receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be out due to a persistent hamstring injury that kept him from practicing.
Furthermore, starting linebacker Mike Danna and cornerback Nazeeh Johnson will also miss Monday’s game, along with third-string defensive ends B.J. Thompson and Charles Omenihu.
Tampa Bay is also dealing with significant roster challenges, particularly with star wide receiver Mike Evans sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
