Chiefs news: Three players suffer minor injuries against Raiders
By Matt Conner
The Kansas City Chiefs watched a few players leave for the sidelines to be checked out by trainers and medical staff during the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12 at Allegiant Stadium. Fortunately, head coach Andy Reid said everyone should be "okay" going forward.
During the game, the Chiefs attended to left tackle Donovan Smith and right guard Trey Smith along with wide receiver Skyy Moore. Smith returned to action after sitting a few plays while Wanya Morris took his place. Smith also returned to action shortly after getting hurt, and Moore was able to finish the game as well.
Following the game, Reid said that Moore "tweaked his left knee" and that Donovan Smith came out for a "stinger". He added Trey Smith "hurt his foot right at the end there." Overall Reid's assessment was that the Chiefs "had a couple of injuries but nothing too serious."
Andy Reid ended his press conference by saying that he expects everyone to ultimately be okay.
These injuries compounded the health concerns that the Chiefs were already dealing with coming into Week 12. Before the game, the Chiefs added wide receiver Kadarius Toney to the injury report over the weekend with ankle and hip concerns and declared him out against the Raiders. They did the same with running back Jerick McKinnon due to a groin injury.
The Chiefs also recently placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on injured reserve earlier in the week.
It will be interesting to see how the Chiefs manage the injuries on offense if Moore is unable to go for another week and McKinnon and Toney remain out as well. While some of those players hold minor roles, depth is still a concern going forward.
The Chiefs stay on the road with a trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin in Week 13 to face the Packers at Lambeau. Given how tough the Packers have been playing lately and how tough an environment playing in Green Bay can be, the Chiefs will need all the help they can get.