The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Detroit Lions on Thursday night as they kick off their 2023 regular season. The team could be without star tight end Travis Kelce to help buoy its offense, and with Chris Jones still nowhere to be found at 1 Arrowhead Drive, the Chiefs could be in dire straits ahead of the Week 1 tilt.
Check out all the top Chiefs stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Thursday, September 7:
Chiefs' TE Travis Kelce listed as questionable for season opener
After undergoing MRIs, there was no structural damage found in Kelce’s knee, giving the 33-year-old tight end a questionable designation for Thursday night’s game against the Lions.
Can Patrick Mahomes lead the Chiefs to victory if Travis Kelce and Chris Jones are both out?
Chiefs Wire’s John Dillon analyzes the chances Mahomes and the Chiefs have of besting the Lions if Kelce and Jones are both out for Thursday’s season opener.
Best fantasy sleepers in Chiefs-Lions contest
There are some underrated pieces in the Chiefs-Lions contest that could prove worthwhile in fantasy football matchups.
Novak Djokovic channels inner Travis Kelce after victory at U.S. Open
Tennis star Novak Djokovic imitates Kelce’s ‘You gotta fight for your right’ after winning a match at the U.S. Open.
Chiefs-Lions could be barnburner as both offenses were among NFL leaders in scoring drive percentage in 2022
There will be plenty of scoring opportunities in Thursday night’s season opener, as both offenses were elite in 2022.
Around the AFC West
- The Las Vegas Raiders restructured Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract, clearing up $17 million in cap space.
- The Los Angeles Chargers announced team captains for the 2023 NFL season, including Justin Herbert.
- Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was limited in practice on Wednesday and has a chance to play on Sunday against the Raiders.
Around the NFL
- Commanders WR Terry McLaurin and DE Chase Young are both hopeful to suit up on Sunday against the Cardinals.
- Rams rule out WR Cooper Kupp for week one, and could potentially place the 30-year-old wideout on IR.
- Seahawks rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is expected to play in Seattle’s season opener against the Rams on Sunday.
- Packers WRs Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs both missed practice on Wednesday, leaving their status against the Bears uncertain.
- 49ers and Nick Bosa agreed to a five-year, $170 million contract that includes $122 million guaranteed.
