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Misses another practice Toney (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Toney didn't practice all week, so he' trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Bengals. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether the wideout has any chance to play this weekend or is officially ruled out for the second straight week.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in full practice Smith-Schuster (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Smith-Schuster was sidelined for the Chiefs' first Week 13 practice Wednesday, but his return to full activity a day later implies that the illness he had been dealing with isn't a major concern. In his return from a one-game absence due to a concussion during last week's 26-10 win over the Rams, the receiver played just 39 percent of the Chiefs' snaps on offense, but expect him to be more involved Sunday in Cincinnati. Smith-Schuster's light workload may have been a byproduct of Kansas City establishing an early lead and opting to rest him with the Rams offense not presenting much of a threat while amassing fewer than 200 yards of total offense.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs look to avenge last season's playoff loss to Bengals

The Kansas City Chiefs get a chance to avenge last season's AFC championship game loss when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Thursday McKinnon (hamstring) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact McKinnon, who is dealing with a hamstring issue, also missed practice Wednesday, so the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Bengals is currently uncertain. If McKinnon is unable to play this weekend, Ronald Jones is available to handle complementary snaps behind Isiah Pacheco, while newcomer Melvin Gordon is a candidate to be elevated from the Chiefs' practice squad in advance of Week 13 action.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another practice Toney (hamstring) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Toney also missed Wednesday's practice, so at this stage the wideout is looking iffy for Sunday's game against the Bengals. If Toney remains sidelined this weekend, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore would be in line to log added WR snaps in Week 13 alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster (illness) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Smith-Schuster (illness) will return to practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Thursday's injury report will reveal Smith-Schuster's official participation level, but the wideout's return to practice after missing Wednesday's session has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Full go Wednesday Thuney (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Thuney was sidelined for the first time this season during Sunday's win over the Rams, as he was sidelined with an ankle issue for the first two practices Week 12. However, the starting offensive lineman appears good to go again after returning to practice in full Wednesday. Thuney should step back in at right guard this Sunday versus Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Thornhill (calf) was a full participant at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game at Cincinnati.

Impact Thornhill missed his first game of the 2022 season in Week 12 versus the Rams, but he now appears to be trending toward returning in Week 13. Kansas City's secondary will have a tough task ahead of them Sunday, lining up opposite Ja'Marr Chase (hip) and Tee Higgins.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New baby in tow, Chiefs' Mahomes turns attention to Bengals

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed up bright-eyed and energetic for practice on Wednesday, two days after his wife Brittany gave birth to the couple's second child

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams' Aaron Donald to miss 1st game of career due to injury

Seven-time All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald will miss a game because of injury for the first time in his NFL career when his Los Angeles Rams host Seattle

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds Week 13: Why Tennessee Titans will cover, other best bets

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Dealing with hamstring issue McKinnon won't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring strain, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact If the running back is able to move past the issue before Sunday's game against the Bengals, he would be in line to fill a change-of-pace role out of the backfield behind starter Isiah Pacheco, the Chiefs' lead option on the ground. Kansas City also has Ronald Jones on the 53-man roster as another candidate to handle the pass-catching role if McKinnon can't play Sunday, and veteran Melvin Gordon was added to the practice squad earlier this week and could be elevated to the roster this weekend for further insurance, if needed.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Toney (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Andy Reid noted that Toney's condition is improving, but with an absence from practice on tap to begin the week, the wideout's status for Sunday's game against the Bengals is uncertain. Toney has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during Kansas City's Week 11 win over the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to miss practice Wednesday Smith-Schuster won't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Smith-Schuster now has two more days to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, but if the wide receiver is able to play this weekend, he'll continue to be a key cog in Kansas City's passing game. Meanwhile, Kadarius Toney (hamstring) will also miss practice Wednesday and looks like a far less certain bet than Smith-Schuster to make it back for the Week 13 contest.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws season-high three targets Fortson was on the field for 17 of the Chiefs' 76 snaps on offense and recorded two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Rams.

Impact Seven-time Pro Bowler Travis Kelce remains the Chiefs' top tight end and the top fantasy producer at the position in the NFL, but backups Noah Gray and Fortson haven't been complete non-entities in the passing game. Even though Gray and Fortson are utilized mostly as blockers when on the field, they've combined to produce 26 receptions, 277 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns through Kansas City's first 11 games. Neither Gray nor Fortson is likely to see his role expand much from its current level, however, so long as Kelce remains available.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two more catches to ledger Gray was on the field for 49 of the Chiefs' 76 snaps on offense and caught two passes for 16 yards on two targets in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Rams.

Impact Even though he's the Chiefs' No. 2 tight end behind Travis Kelce, Gray has arguably out-produced multiple low-end starters around the NFL while he continues to share the field frequently with the seven-time Pro Bowler. Gray has played at least 43 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps in each of the team's first 11 games and has drawn at least one target on each occasion, producing an 18-174-1 receiving line in the process. He's also added a one-yard rushing touchdown to his ledger. Should Kelce miss time at any point over the Chiefs' remaining six regular-season contests, Gray could represent an intriguing option in fantasy lineups.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL flexes Week 14 Dolphins-Chargers matchup to prime time

The NFL has moved the Dec_ 11 game between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers to “Sunday Night Football.”

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect again in kicking game Butker converted all four of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 26-10 victory over the Rams.

Impact After an empty Week 10 showing, Butker has come back with his two biggest fantasy efforts of the year over the last pair of weeks, knocking home a combined seven field goals and five extra points. He hasn't missed a kick over that span, which is a good sign after he missed at least one in the four games prior. He remains one of the top fantasy options at the position, kicking behind a Chiefs offense that leads the league with 29.6 points per game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snares two passses Watson gathered in all two targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-10 win against the Rams.

Impact Watson has seen the largest uptick in his snap count over the last three weeks with Mecole Hardman (abdomen) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) either sidelined or limited, while rookie Skyy Moore has also enjoyed an increased snap count. Once Smith-Schuster is back in full, the pair could see their workloads reduced a bit, though Hardman's continued absence should open the door for additional snaps. Even so, Watson hasn't reeled in more than three passes in a game this season, so he's not on the fantasy radar in most formats.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check in Week 12 Smith-Schuster hauled in all three targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 26-10 victory against the Rams.

Impact Smith-Schuster has claimed a total of just five passes over his last two games after reeling in at least five in the previous three games. Patrick Mahomes spread the love in the passing game in this contest, completing at least two passes to eight different pass-catchers. Smith-Schuster did log fewer than 30 offensive snaps in this one. However, his return from a concussion and a comfortable Chiefs lead may have both contributed to the unusually low workload. Smith-Schuster should remain in many fantasy lineups in Week 13, though he faces a Bengals defense that's been stingy against wide receivers this year, ranking around the top five in per-game fantasy points allowed to the position.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins backfield rotation Jones compiled four rushes for 12 yards and caught his only target for 22 yards during Sunday's 26-10 win versus the Rams.

Impact Jones hadn't appeared in a game all season but looks set to join the mix with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) on injured reserve. He can be a factor both as a runner, and a receiver and likely slots in as the direct backup to Isiah Pacheco, while Jerick McKinnon serves as the Chiefs' primary receiving back.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE