Not what Patrick Mahomes needs against the league’s No. 1 defense.
Per ESPN’s Field Yates, the Chiefs have listed starting offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor and superstar guard Trey Smith as “doubtful” for Sunday’s clash with the Texans. Taylor is fighting tricep/knee injuries, and Smith is dealing with an ankle issue.
Earlier this week, Kansas City placed star rookie OT Josh Simmons on the injured reserve with a wrist injury. With Simmons sidelined, the Chiefs are likely to be down three of their starting five linemen.
Per ESPN, the Texans rank No. 1 in both total defense (allowing 265.7 yards per game) and scoring defense (allowing 16.5 points per game). Only six teams have more sacks than the Texans (34), and their 12 interceptions are tied for the third-most in football.
The Chiefs are coming off a heartbreaking 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. That game drew 57.230 million viewers, making it the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history
