Impact The starting middle linebacker also played on 93 percent of the defensive snaps. Bolton has 44 tackles (30 solo) and three passes defensed in 2024.
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Active in win Bolton finished with six tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
Leads team in tackles Reid recorded nine tackles (six solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
Impact The safety also played on 93 percent of the defensive snaps. Reid has 35 tackles (24 solo), two passes defensed and an interception in 2024.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 7 odds: 'Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda' parlay; five bets that would've won big
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Herd Hierarchy: Seahawks and Steelers jump in the mix, Ravens move up
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Headed to Kansas City The Chiefs signed Taylor to the active roster Tuesday.
Impact Taylor last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Panthers, during which he accrued 29 tackles (24 solo) and three pass breakups across 17 games. While he didn't play in 2023, Taylor could compete for snaps on the Chiefs' first-team defense after starting corner Jaylen Watson suffered a fractured ankle against the 49ers in Week 7. Taylor will compete with Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson for the second starting corner job opposite Trent McDuffie.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Schrager's Cheat Sheet: Why Lions QB Jared Goff is... Ron Burgundy?!
What do Jared Goff and the Lions have in common with Ron Burgundy and his supporting "Anchorman" cast? A lot more than you think.OCTOBER 22
Placed on IR The Chiefs placed Watson (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Watson fractured his ankle during Sunday's win over the 49ers, an injury that will keep him out for the rest of the 2024 regular season, though he could be available to come back off IR if the Chiefs make a deep playoff run, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. With Watson sidelined, Nazeeh Johnson should have the inside track on Joshua Williams for the second starting corner job opposite Trent McDuffie, though the Chiefs signed Keith Taylor on Tuesday to bring in some additional depth and competition at the position.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Judge tosses suits against 3 lawmakers over posts after Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting
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Targeted twice versus Niners Hardman logged one reception (on two targets) for 17 yards during Sunday's 28-18 win against the 49ers.
Impact Hardman checked in fourth on the team in offensive snaps Sunday, but he saw a significant bump in his usage this week after JuJu Smith-Schuster left the game early due to a hamstring aggravation. The Chiefs continue to see wide receiver injuries pile up and could be a candidate to add an extra wideout prior to the NFL's Nov. 5 trade deadline. However, Hardman could claim added reps in the short term if Smith-Schuster misses additional time.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Another quiet effort in Week 7 Watson reeled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
Impact Watson continues to log regular reps for the Chiefs, claiming the largest snap share (73 percent) among wideouts Sunday. Despite that, he's rarely utilized as a pass-catcher, sporting just seven grabs through the first six games. The Chiefs are also, unsurprisingly, rumored to be shopping around for another wide receiver before the trade deadline, a move which would position Watson further down the pecking order.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Totals six totes versus Niners Steele totaled six carries for 17 yards during Sunday's 28-18 win versus San Francisco.
Impact Steele finished the day second on the Chiefs in carries behind Kareem Hunt, but that amounted to just six compared to Hunt's 22; Steele also played fewer offensive snaps (15) than Samaje Perine (16). Hunt has clearly settled back into a workhorse role for KC, leaving Steele and Perine to duke it out for the leftover touches. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was also activated from injured reserve last week before being deemed a healthy inactive Sunday, but CEH could be part of the mix in future weeks as well.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Three touches in Week 7 win Perine notched two rushes for six yards and hauled in his only target for 22 yards during Sunday's 28-18 victory versus the 49ers.
Impact Despite Clyde Edwards-Helaire's activation from injured reserve, Perine and Carson Steele remained on the active roster Sunday behind Kareem Hunt. Perine finished the day a distant second to Hunt's 45 snaps with 15 and outpaced Steele by just one. While his continued inclusion in the game plan is encouraging, he's unlikely to see enough action weekly to warrant a roster spot in most fantasy leagues.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
QB Stock Market Week 8: How is Patrick Mahomes doing this? What is Brock Purdy doing?
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Done for regular season, at least Watson (lower leg) is slated to undergo surgery in the coming days to repair a fractured left fibula-tibia and will miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season, Jeremy Fowler of...
Impact Watson has a chance to return to the field should the Chiefs still be in contention late in the playoffs, but his recovery timetable may also sideline him longer than January or February. The third-year pro had been essentially an every-down player at outside cornerback for Kansas City, so his absence will afford Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams additional starting reps at outside cornerback. Expect Watson to be officially placed on IR in the near future.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Behind the Scenes with FOX's NFL crew: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes meet
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Analysis: McManus, Barkley, Payton, Wilson and Chubb all relish returns in Week 7, Adams not so much
Week 7 was homecoming week for several NFL players and Denver Broncos coach Sean PaytonOCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Aiyuk's injury is the latest blow to the 49ers playmaker group
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Raiders are beating themselves during 3-game losing streak
In their past three games, the Las Vegas Raiders have committed 10 giveaways and been penalized 25 times for 201 yardsOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests confirm a season-ending knee injury for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk will miss the rest of the season after tearing ligaments in his right kneeOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs lose CB Jaylen Watson, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster yet just keep winning as injuries pile up
The Kansas City Chiefs just keep winning, even as the injuries pile upOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Week 8 Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Monday that Smith-Schuster (hamstring) won't be available Week 8 versus the Raiders, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Smith-Schuster was forced out of Sunday's win over the 49ers after playing just seven offensive snaps, and before logging a single target. The veteran wideout appeared to aggravate the hamstring injury he'd dealt with in practice Thursday and Friday, leading up to the contest against San Francisco. That will leave Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Mecole Hardman and Skyy Moore as Patrick Mahomes' top wideouts versus Las Vegas, with Smith-Schuster's next chance to play coming Week 9 at home against the Buccaneers.
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