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BREAKING NEWS: Chiefs Injury Update Before Week 9 Clash Against Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs have given fans a much-needed sigh of relief with the latest injury report ahead of their highly anticipated Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
According to head coach Andy Reid, several key players are making progress and could return to practice this week — great news for Chiefs Kingdom as the team gears up for a tough AFC showdown.

Positive Signs for Nick Bolton and Trey Smith

One of the biggest takeaways from the report is that linebacker Nick Bolton was not listed on the latest injury update. After dealing with a knee issue following the win over the Washington Commanders, Bolton’s absence from the report signals that he’s trending in the right direction and may be ready to play against Buffalo.

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Meanwhile, right guard Trey Smith, who missed Week 8 due to a back strain, was spotted participating in Monday’s walkthrough. While the team will continue to monitor his condition, his return to practice is a strong indication that he’s close to being fully healthy.

Other Notable Absences

Despite the positive updates, the Chiefs are still managing a few absences heading into the weekend:

  • Josh Simmons, the rookie left tackle, missed practice due to personal reasons.

  • Running back Isiah Pacheco remains week-to-week with an MCL sprain and hasn’t been cleared to return yet.

  • Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown was absent from practice due to illness, but the issue is believed to be short-term and not serious.

  • Chiefs Fans Have Reason to Breathe Easy

    The encouraging progress from key starters like Bolton and Smith means the Chiefs could field a much stronger lineup against the Bills. With Patrick Mahomes leading the offense and a more complete supporting cast around him, Kansas City should feel confident heading into one of the most important games of the season.

    For now, Chiefs fans can breathe a little easier, knowing that the team’s health situation looks much better than it did just a week ago.

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