{
  "id": 11802423,
  "title": "Final Chiefs injury report ahead of Week 4 game vs. Raiders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/final-chiefs-injury-report-ahead-of-week-4-game-vs-raiders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:22:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/final-chiefs-injury-report-ahead-002210842.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face their division rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, in an AFC West matchup on Week 4. The Chiefs come into the game with a remarkably healthy roster, despite a notable absence on the offensive line. Tackle Josh Simmons will miss the game due to a back injury, leaving the Chiefs to rely on their tackle rotation to maintain clean blocking and create rushing lanes. However, the absence of Simmons does not significantly impact the team's overall preparation, as no other player on the roster was listed with a questionable tag. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wide receiver Rashee Rice, and defensive tackle Chris Jones will all be fully available for the game. Additionally, the Chiefs' defense and secondary have also cleared all players for the upcoming matchup. The team is expected to be in top form as they defend home turf against the Raiders.",
  "summary": "Chiefs carry a remarkably healthy roster into an AFC West rivalry matchup, though one setback on the offensive front requires an adjustment The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to defend home turf in a pivotal Week 4 clash against their longtime division rivals. Navigating the opening month of an NFL campaign regularly tests roster endurance, but […] The post Final Chiefs injury report ahead of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Tackle Josh Simmons out for Week 4 game with back injury",
    "Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, Chris Jones fully available",
    "Defense and secondary cleared for matchup"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Chiefs' largely healthy roster, with only one player out and none listed as questionable, positions them well to focus on strategy against the Raiders rather than managing injuries.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}