Andy Reid spoke to the Kansas City Chiefs press corps on Monday and was in a good mood after evaluating the team's 23-point victory over the New York Jets. The victory snapped the team's two-game losing skid and gave them a 6-2 record after the first half of the season. That win total matches the entirety of last season.
While the momentum is good, the truth is that the Chiefs came out of the game with multiple concerns. Injuries could complicate things going forward at key positions, including quarterback, and the Chiefs have to sort out the problems at kicker.
Here's what we learned from Reid's media session on Monday.
Patrick Mahomes is day to day
The biggest news of the day was the status of quarterback Patrick Mahomes after having injured his elbow in Week 9. The star QB was able to finish the game but was clearly in pain before halftime after he hit Jets pass rusher David Bailey while delivering a pass in the second quarter. Mahomes came up grimacing and worked with trainers for the duration of the game.
During Mahomes' post-game press conference, he put a positive spin on everything, but admitted further tests were coming. An MRI reportedly revealed no major damage and Reid described him as "day-to-day now."
"It was more positive news than negative news on Patrick. It looks like it's just a matter of some rehab in there and getting rid of some of the soreness. We'll just see where it goes from there, but he's in good spirits today. I have seen him today."
Harrison's job is safe (for now)
The writing has been on the wall for some time for Harrison Butker, since the Chiefs kicker is essentially the NFL's worst at this point. He's missed 55 percent of all kicks from 50 yards or more since 2024, and he's already whiffed on seven this season, which is more than any other full year in his 10-year history.
The Chiefs already signed Butker's replacement—Justin Tucker—to the practice squad, but Reid hesitated to make any official call the day after Butker missed two long field goals (one official) on Sunday.
“With Butker, I haven’t made any decisions yet. I’m gonna evaluate everything and go forward from there. Again, I haven’t decided on reps during practice. I haven’t done any of that right now. Just going through and evaluating and we’ll go from there."
Other injury updates on Xavier Worthy, Jaylon Moore
The two weakest spots on the Chiefs' roster were wide receiver and offensive tackle coming into Week 9, so it was particularly concerning to see wideout Xavier Worthy and right tackle Jaylon Moore leave the game with injuries.
Worthy pulled up holding his hamstring and never returned to the game. Moore did the same with an ankle injury, which comes right after he missed time in the team's concussion protocol. "Xavier, with the hamstring, again, more day-to-day and likewise with the ankle with Jaylon," said Reid. The status of both players will be important to watch in the days ahead, but Worthy in particular could become a lingering concern, since hamstring injuries for receivers typically take considerable time to heal.
Slight Josh Simmons update
Reid was asked about how left tackle Josh Simmons was doing in rehab as he continues to serve out his stint on injured reserve. Reid didn't offer much in response but did add, "Yeah, he's doing good." Simmons is eligible to return from IR after Week 11, but the lingering back injury has kept him out all season thus far. There are also questions about whether or not he'll play at all this season. For now, Reid didn't offer any real clarity when asked.
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