# Chiefs Hit by WAVE of Back Injuries - Chris Jones Added to the List

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Podcast: [Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chiefs-daily-podcast-on-the-kansas-city-chiefs-52262)
Published: 2026-09-03T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-chiefs/
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## Resource

Kansas City Chiefs face a mounting crisis as back injuries threaten both the offensive and defensive lines ahead of the Monday Night Football showdown against the Denver Broncos. With Josh Simmons’ timetable uncertain and Chris Jones dealing with a flare-up, the Chiefs scramble to plug key gaps, raising serious questions about their ability to protect Patrick Mahomes and pressure opposing offenses. Will emergency trades and last-minute replacements be enough to handle Denver’s fierce pass rush, led by Nick Bonito? Chris Clark and Ryan Tracy assess the implications of these injuries, dissect potential lineups, and debate whether the offensive or defensive line poses the bigger concern for Kansas City. Key topics include the readiness of newly acquired linemen, the tough decisions facing Andy Reid, and the need for a ground-heavy attack if Simmons can’t go. Can the Chiefs’ offense adapt, or will these roster shakeups derail their Week 1 momentum?

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