The Kansas City Chiefs are set to make a deep run in the playoffs as they look to compete for another championship. While that's the case, they won't be looking to risk it all on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams for the last regular-season game.
There will be a decent amount of talent on the sidelines in Week 17 with players such as Patrick Mahomes already sitting out. Now, it appears that star wideout Tyreek Hill will also watch the action from the bench as well on Sunday, per the team's official Twitter account.
Le'Veon Bell and Derrick Nnadi are questionable for Sunday's game.
Tyreek Hill, Mike Remmers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Ben Niemann, and Sammy Watkins are OUT. https://t.co/rPdLvWr0rN
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 1, 2021
Hill has been dealing with a hamstring injury that saw him miss practice twice this week. While the hamstring injury isn't serious, there's no need for the Chiefs to push Hill into a matchup that truly won't affect much in the long run. The Chiefs are already set to take the AFC regardless of the outcome.
The Chargers are on the opposite side of that spectrum as they've already been eliminated from playoff contention. This outing will simply be from a development standpoint. With a 6-9 record, the front office can at least hang their hats on drafting a gem in Justin Herbert, who has proven his starter capabilities throughout his rookie season.
With most of their top receivers out, expect Travis Kelce to receive most of the production downfield for the Chiefs' final game of the season. In the meantime, Kansas City will begin prepping for their first opponents in the playoffs. Most of the overall deciding factors will be cleared up after Sunday.