Chiefs' Omarr Norman-Lott: On track to play vs. Lions
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Norman-Lott (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Norman-Lott sat out in Week 5 at Jacksonville with a shoulder injury, but it now looks like he's back to 100 percent for Week 6. He projects to start on the defensive line Sunday against a run-heavy Lions squad.
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Chiefs' Kristian Fulton: Practices in full Wednesday
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Fulton (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
An ankle injury has prevented Fulton from playing in each of the Chiefs' last three games. The 2020 second-rounder appears to be past the injury, given his ability to practice in full Wednesday, and that puts him on track to play against the Lions on Sunday.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Quiet performance in Week 5
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Tranquill recorded three total tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.
Tranquill was limited to a season-low three takedowns in Week 5 and failed to make much of a mark on the contest. The linebacker has now registered 27 total tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also notching a pass defensed and a fumble recovery over five games this year. Tranquill will look to get back on track in Week 7 versus the Lions.
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Chiefs' George Karlaftis: Recovers fumble in loss
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Karlaftis recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also recovering a fumble in Monday's 31-28 loss to Jacksonville.
Karlaftis was held to two tackles for the second straight week, but he was still able to combine with Leo Chenal to sack Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter. Additionally, he was able to hop on a loose ball after Nick Bolton stripped Lawrence in the second quarter, notching his first fumble recovery since 2022. Karlaftis has now registered 20 total tackles (14 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a fumble recovery over five games this year.
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Chiefs' Chamarri Conner: Seven tackles in loss
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Conner recorded seven total tackles (four solo) in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.
Conner has been a busy man this season, which continued in Week 5, with him securing at least five tackles for the fifth game in a row to open the year. The cornerback has now produced 37 total tackles (19 solo) and a forced fumble over five games to this point.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Secures sack in loss
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Watson recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.
Watson was able to get to Trevor Lawrence in the second quarter, recording his first sack since the 2023 season. The cornerback is now up to 27 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over five games this year.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Dozen tackles in MNF loss
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Bolton recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) and one pass breakup in the Chiefs' loss to the Jaguars on Monday night.
Bolton's 12 tackles easily paced the team, and it was his second game this season recording at least a dozen tackles. Through five games, Bolton has racked up 46 tackles (25 solo), including three TFLs, two pass breakups and one QB hit on 99 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps.
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Chiefs' Omarr Norman-Lott: Unavailable for Week 5
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Norman-Lott (shoulder) is inactive for Monday night's contest in Jacksonville, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Norman-Lott suffered a shoulder injury in practice Friday, and he will now be forced to miss his second contest of the year, previously sitting out Week 1 with an ankle issue. In his absence, Jerry Tillery and Derrick Nnadi will stand to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle alongside Chris Jones versus the Jaguars.
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Chiefs' Kristian Fulton: No go for MNF
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Fulton (ankle) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Jaguars, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Fulton will be forced to miss a third consecutive game, as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that he suffered in the team's Week 2 loss to the Eagles. In his absence, Nohl Williams and Josh Williams will once again see an increase in workload at cornerback versus Jacksonville.
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Chiefs' Omarr Norman-Lott: Listed as questionable
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Norman-Lott (shoulder) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Jaguars.
Coach Andy Reid said Saturday that Norman-Lott was injured in Friday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. The second-round rookie defensive lineman missed Week 1 with an ankle injury but has played just over 30 percent of the defensive snaps over the last three weeks.
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Chiefs' Kristian Fulton: Questionable for MNF
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Fulton (ankle) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Jaguars.
Fulton was limited in practice all week and has missed Kansas City's past two contests. If Fulton is unable to return for Week 5, Nohl Williams and Josh Williams could again see elevated roles on defense against the Jaguars.
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Chiefs' Kristian Fulton: Limited to open week
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Fulton (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Fulton has been sidelined for Kansas City's last two games due to an ankle injury that he picked up in a Week 2 loss to Philadelphia. Fulton would put himself in a good spot to return against the Jaguars in Monday if he were to practice in full Thursday or Friday. The 2020 second-rounder has just one solo tackle through the first two games of his Chiefs career.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Opens week with full practice
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Danna (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Danna missed the Chiefs' last two games due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained in Week 2 against the Eagles. He was able to practice without restrictions Thursday, and the 2020 fifth-rounder is trending towards making his return against the Jaguars on Monday. Danna's return would likely lead to a drop in snaps at defensive end for Malik Herring and rookie third-rounder Ashton Gillotte.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Just one tackle in victory
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Watson recorded one tackle (one solo) in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Watson played 98 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps against Baltimore, but Lamar Jackson (hamstring) and Cooper Rush rarely threw in Watson's direction. The Chiefs' top outside cornerback, Watson has 23 tackles (13 solo) and three pass breakups, including one interception, across four games to begin the season.
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Chiefs' George Karlaftis: Another sack in Week 4 win
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Karlaftis recorded two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Karlaftis has been extremely disruptive through four games to begin the season, as he's already up to 18 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks and six TFLs, 10 QB hits and one pass breakup on 88 percent of the defensive snaps for Kansas City. Only Nik Bonitto has logged more QB hits (11) than Karlaftis through four games.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Logs seven tackles in win
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Tranquill recorded seven tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Tranquill's seven stops marked a new season-high for the veteran linebacker, and he's now up to 24 tackles (13 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two QB hits and one fumble recovery on 84 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps through four contests.
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Chiefs' Chamarri Conner: Six tackles in Week 4 win
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Conner recorded six tackles (four solo) in Kansas City's win over Baltimore on Sunday.
After starting just 16 of 32 regular-season games in which he appeared across his first two seasons, Conner has started all four games for the Chiefs to begin the season and has been in on over 99 percent of the defensive snaps. Conner has recorded 30 tackles (15 solo) and one QB hit.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Registers six tackles in Week 4 win
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Bolton tallied six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 37-20 victory over Baltimore.
Though relatively modest by his standards, Bolton's six stops ranked second on Kansas City. The veteran linebacker also recorded a QB hit. Through four weeks, Bolton has totaled 34 tackles and a defensed pass.
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Chiefs' Kristian Fulton: Won't play versus Baltimore
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Fulton (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Fulton missed last week's win over the Giants due to an ankle injury. He was a limited participant during practice during Week 4, but he'll ultimately miss his second game in a row. In his absence, Nohl Williams and Josh Williams should serve as the Chiefs' top reserve cornerbacks versus Baltimore. Fulton's next chance to play is Week 5 versus the Jaguars on Monday, Oct. 6.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Remains out Week 4
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Danna (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Danna has been dealing with a quad injury sustained during the Chiefs' Week 2 loss to the Eagles. He was a limited participant Wednesday before practicing in full Thursday. But, he was downgraded to a non-participant Friday, and he'll now be sidelined for the second week in a row. In his absence, Charles Omenihu and/or Ashton Gillotte should see increased work Sunday versus Baltimore. Danna's next chance to play is Week 5 versus the Jaguars on Monday, Oct. 6.
