KC Chiefs to return from injury soon
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The Kansas City Chiefs will see a number of key players return from injuries quickly, providing much-needed reinforcements.
While the Kansas City Chiefs' offense is as dynamic as ever in 2022 and Patrick Mahomes is expected to win his second career MVP award, the absence of four key players feels dramatic.
Joe Thuney Mecole Hardman Kadarius Toney and Clyde Edwards-Helaire have both been instrumental in this offense and luckily both are close to returning. Hardman was designated injured reserve on Nov. 17 and will have to miss the upcoming game Denver Broncos CEH was designated a week later and will miss another two weeks, but Toney returned to practice in a limited capacity this week and Toney was a full participant every day of the week.
Given the severity of these players' absences, let's take a look at each of their injuries, their return timeline and the roles they will play when they return.
Chiefs stat target WR3 Mecole Hardman hasn't quite lived up to the exponential hype he received in the offseason, but he's certainly effective. Heaviness per ball in an offense characterized by primary air generation from tight ends The plate in this Sixers wide receiver rotation has been thinned out. That said, Hardman's role is critical to the offense. His speed is his greatest weapon, his use in the running game and ability to attract the attention of the security staff - opening up space for the midfield Kelce - Vital to the team's success
His health has been terrible this year as he suffered a heel injury early on in the wrestling and is now sitting on IR with an abdominal injury. On Tuesday, coach Redd had encouraging words about Hardman's progress and, by all accounts, it appears he will be in the Eligible -- Week 15 against the Houston Texans. He'll be greatly missed Sunday afternoon against a strong Denver secondary, but assuming things continue to go well, the offense should return to near full strength next week.
Upon his return, expect to see his diffuse impact on the offense pick up where it left off. So far, he has 25 receptions for 297 yards and four touchdowns, and has four catches in the backfield for 31 total yards and two scores. tied for six touchdowns Second on the team - 12 miles behind Kelce - his return to fitness should be greatly welcomed by Chiefs Kingdom.