Chiefs-Broncos Inactives: At least 11 Kansas City players will sit out Denver game

Kansas City and Denver have released their inactive player lists for Sunday’s game.

The Kansas City Chiefs have released their list of inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. As we expected, running back Isiah Pacheco (rib) and tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) will not play in Denver.

Neither will quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle), cornerback Trent McDuffie (knee), defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf), tight end Travis Kelce or defensive end George Karlaftis

Pacheco and Taylor were declared out in Friday’s final injury report. Mahomes, McDuffie, Jones, Kelce and Karlaftis were all listed as doubtful.

Four other players — running back Kareem Hunt, linebacker Nick Bolton, linebacker Drue Tranquill, safety Justin Reid — were also listed as doubtful for the game. While they are officially active for the matchup, it’s unlikely they will play. Other active players may also be kept on the sidelines.

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee) and cornerback Jaylen Watson (ankle) both practiced with the team this week and were listed out for the game. But since both remain on the team’s Reserve/Injured list, they are not included on the game day inactive list.

On Saturday, Kansas City elevated practice squad quarterback Chris Oladokun and linebacker Blake Lynch to the active roster. As elevated players, they will automatically be returned to the team’s practice squad after the game. Both are active in Denver.

The Broncos have also released their list of inactives. As expected, tackle Frank Crum will not play. But running back Tyler Bade will dress for the game.

Crum was ruled out in Friday’s injury report, while Bade as questionable.

Denver elevated practice squad defensive end Matt Henningsen for the matchup, but he will not dress for the game.