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Josh Simmons Out for Chiefs; Kahlil Benson to Start Against Broncos
sábado, 12 de septiembre de 2026
Fuente: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
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Josh Simmons will miss the game against the Broncos due to a back injury, leading to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson starting at left tackle for the Chiefs.
Josh Simmons has been ruled out for the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Denver Broncos due to a back injury. This will mark the first career start for undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle, coinciding with quarterback Patrick Mahomes' return following a torn ACL injury in December 2025.
In addition to Simmons, defensive back Chamarri Conner will also be unavailable due to a knee injury. No other players on the Chiefs' roster have reported injuries, confirming Mahomes' participation in the game.
The Chiefs, who ended the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, are entering this matchup as 2.5-point favorites against the division-winning Broncos, who secured the top seed in the AFC.
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