🚨JUST IN: Chiefs Announce Key Inactives Ahead of Crucial Monday Night Clash vs Jaguars 👇
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Kansas City, MO – October 6, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs just dropped their official list of inactives for tonight’s Monday Night Football showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars — and the news has fans on edge.
Moments ago, the team confirmed that two key starters will not suit up for the primetime matchup, including one surprise name that immediately set social media ablaze.
According to multiple reports, wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback Trent McDuffie have both been ruled out, while running back Isiah Pacheco is officially listed as “questionable” after tweaking his ankle in practice.
Head coach Andy Reid addressed the updates in his typical calm-but-firm manner:
“It’s next man up, always has been,” Reid said. “We’ve got a deep roster and full confidence in the guys stepping in. Obviously, you never want to lose key players, but we’ll adjust — that’s part of the game.”
Still, the absences could loom large against a dangerous Jaguars offense led by Trevor Lawrence, especially with McDuffie’s absence leaving a major hole in the Chiefs’ secondary.
Fans were quick to react online:
“No McDuffie?! Against Ridley and Kirk? We’re cooked 😭,” one post read, while another added, “Mahomes has to be perfect tonight — no excuses.”
The Chiefs enter the matchup at 3–1, while Jacksonville is looking to bounce back from a tough home loss last week. With both teams fighting for early playoff positioning, this game could have massive AFC implications.
As kickoff approaches, all eyes will be on Patrick Mahomes to deliver another primetime masterpiece — but with several stars sidelined, the pressure just got a whole lot heavier in Kansas City.