Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates with wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) after scoring against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs ruled out a second wide receiver in as many days before their Divisional Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback Patrick is running out of targets to throw to with a trip to the AFC Championship on the line.
Skyy Moore was ruled out Friday; another was ruled out Saturday
The Chiefs decided not to activate Skyy Moore before Friday’s deadline due to the second-year wide receiver aggravating his injury during practice on Thursday–effectively ruling out his ability to play the Bills. Kadarius Toney (hip/ankle) and Justyn Ross (hamstring) were listed as questionable to play Sunday on Friday’s injury report.
The Kansas City Chiefs downgrade a WR
Kansas City Chiefs Kadarius Toney
Dec 10, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The play would be called back due to an offensive penalty. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
According to a statement by the Chiefs, the team downgraded Toney’s status to out for the Bills game.
The Chiefs are running out of options for pass catchers on Sunday. That’s a problem for a group that already leads the league in drops this season. It’s unclear whether the Chiefs expect Toney or Moore to be available in the AFC Championship Game if they defeat the Bills.
