*Chris Jones – Noteworthy
DE Chris Jones suffered a groin strain during Sunday’s 42-37 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He did not practice Wednesday but it appears he may still be available for Sunday’s home opener.
*Kendall Fuller – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Kendall Fuller continues nursing a hand injury sustained during Week 1 but the injury should not impact his availability for Sunday’s game against the 49ers.
Ben Niemann – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Ben Niemann practiced on a limited basis Wednesday for the first time since suffering a strained hamstring in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. His availability for this week’s game against San Francisco remains uncertain.
Cameron Erving – Noteworthy – Injury
LG Cam Erving suffered a knee injury during Sunday’s win, and although he did not leave the game the team added him to their Wednesday injury report as a full participant.
David Wells – Noteworthy – Transaction
TE David Wells was signed by the Chiefs to the practice squad Tuesday (Sept. 18). He had been waived by the Cowboys Sept. 1.
Eric Berry – Noteworthy – Injury
S Eric Berry did not practice Wednesday with head coach Andy Reid stressing he’s continuing to progress. Berry has not practiced with the team since Aug. 11, and his absence Wednesday casts doubts on his return this week against the 49ers.
Patrick Mahomes – Noteworthy
QB Patrick Mahomes turned 23 just one day after throwing a franchise-record six touchdown passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and if you think he celebrated in style, guess again. Mahomes watched film, ordered dinner online and had birthday cake with his girlfriend.
Patrick Mahomes – Important
QB Patrick Mahomes was honored by the NFL for the second consecutive week. Mahomes threw for six scores in the Chiefs’ 42-37 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mahomes finished Sunday’s game versus the Steelers by completing 23 of 28 passes for 326 yards. He has thrown for 582 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first season as a starting quarterback.
Reggie Ragland – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Reggie Ragland practiced with the team Wednesday despite suffering a stinger against the Steelers Sunday. Ragland also continues wearing a brace on his left knee stemming from an offseason training injury that limited him during training camp. He appeared as a full participant on the team’s injury report with a shoulder and knee issue.