Conner finished with seven tackles (six solo) in the Chiefs' 19-17 win over the Raiders on Friday.
The slot cornerback and second-year pro also played on more than 70 percent of the defensive snaps for the fifth game in a row and for the sixth time this season. In a larger role, Conner has already exceeded his numbers from his rookie year in every major statistical category, posting 59 tackles (45 solo), including 1.0 sacks, four passes defensed, including two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 2024. He should continue to play his slot-corner role in next week's divisional matchup against the Chargers.
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Chiefs' Chris Jones: Notches first sacks since Week 4
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Jones logged six tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Friday's 19-17 win against the Raiders.
Jones had been uncharacteristically quiet on the sack front coming into Friday, going seven games in a row without a sack. However, he got to Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell twice in the second quarter Friday. Bolton now has 5.0 sacks on the season, so he'll need to go on a run over Kansas City's final five regular-season games to reach double-digit sacks for the third straight campaign.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Leads team with 11 stops Friday
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Bolton tallied 11 tackles (10 solo) in Friday's 19-17 victory versus the Raiders.
Bolton reached double-digit stops for the second time this year and matched his season-high total, which he first established Week 5 against New Orleans. The star linebacker briefly left the game with a possible injury at the end of the first quarter but missed only a few plays. Bolton also recovered a fumble on a botched snap with 15 seconds remaining in the contest, ending Las Vegas' comeback bid.
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Chiefs' Cam Jones: Listed as active Friday
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Jones (illness) is listed as active Friday against the Raiders.
Jones was listed as a DNP on Tuesday but was then deemed a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report. With his Friday availability confirmed, Jones should maintain his presence on the Chiefs' special teams in Week 13.
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Chiefs' Cam Jones: Questionable to play Friday
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Jones (illness) has been deemed questionable to suit up in Friday's Week 13 matchup against the Raiders.
Jones has been dealing with an illness and was held out of the first two practices this week. However, he was estimated as a full participant during Thursday's walkthrough, which bodes well for his chance of playing Friday. Jones has been a fixture on special teams this season but has yet to play a defensive snap through 11 contests.
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Cameron Thomas: Let go by Kansas City
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The Chiefs waived Thomas on Tuesday.
Thomas was traded by the Cardinals to the Chiefs in late August in exchange for a seventh-round pick. He appeared in only four regular-season games -- mostly on special teams -- and did not record a stat. Thomas' removal from the Chiefs' 53-man roster indicates that Charles Omenihu (knee) is likely to be activated off the PUP list ahead of Friday's game against the Raiders.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Practices in full Tuesday
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Omenihu (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Tuesday was the first time Omenihu logged a full practice since being designated to return from the Chiefs' PUP list Nov. 13. The Chiefs waived backup defensive end Cameron Thomas on Tuesday, indicating that Omenihu is on track to make his 2024 regular-season debut Friday against the Raiders. Omenihu is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered during last season's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Decent showing in Week 12
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Reid recorded six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.
After Sunday's performance, Reid has now logged at least six tackles in four of the Chiefs' last six contests. He has set a pace of production that could allow him to amass 100 tackles over the course of the season, and he'll be trying to keep his foot on the gas in Week 13 versus the Raiders.
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Chiefs' Bryan Cook: Dependable in road win
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Cook recorded seven tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.
Cook played all 58 of the Chiefs' defensive snaps in Week 12, and he came away with his highest tackle total since Week 3. He'll be looking to build on Sunday's performance in Week 13 versus the Raiders.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Leads Chiefs in tackles Sunday
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Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.
Johnson played nearly all of Kansas City's defensive snaps in Week 12, and he posted eight-plus tackles for the third straight game. If he plays a similarly significant role in Week 13 versus the Raiders, he'll project as a good IDP play in most formats.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Won't play Sunday
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Omenihu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Omenihu is still working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in the playoffs last season and remains on the reserve/PUP list. He's been practicing for the last nine days, but his 2024 debut will have to wait. Omenihu's next chance to play will be in seven days on Black Friday against the Raiders.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Still not at full capacity
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Omenihu (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday.
Omenihu logged limited sessions last week after he was designated to return from the PUP list, but has yet to move to the 53-man roster. He'll likely need to practice in full by Friday at the latest, to return to the active roster and suit up Sunday against the Panthers.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Active in loss
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Tranquill finished with eight tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 30-21 loss to the Bills.
The linebacker also played on more than 70 percent of the defensive snaps for the 10th time in as many games this season. Tranquill has 57 tackles (32 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery this season.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Makes eight tackles in loss
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Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-21 loss to the Bills.
The cornerback also played on all 71 defensive snaps. Johnson played on 91 percent of the defensive snaps in Kansas City's Week 10 win over the Broncos, and he now has 18 tackles (11 solo) over those last two contests. The 2022 seventh-round pick will try to continue solidifying his place as the Chiefs' starting right corner opposite Trent McDuffie in Week 12 against the Panthers.
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Chiefs' Chamarri Conner: Intercepts pass in defeat
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Conner recorded eight tackles (seven solo), including a tackle for a loss, and an interception in Sunday's 30-21 loss to the Bills.
The slot cornerback also played on 72 percent of the defensive snaps. Conner has 48 tackles (36 solo), four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 2024, all career highs for the second-year pro.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Won't return for Week 11
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Omenihu (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Omenihu was designated to return from the Chiefs' reserve/PUP list Wednesday and practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week. However, he has yet to be activated to Kansas City's active roster and will remain out for Sunday's matchup. Expect Mike Danna and George Karlaftis to continue serving as the Chiefs' top edge rushers while Omenihu is sidelined in Week 11.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Omenihu (knee) is unlikely to play in Week 11 at Buffalo, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Omenihu, who has been recovering from a torn ACL, was just cleared to return to practice Wednesday, so it won't be a huge surprise if he's not able to suit up for game action right off the bat. If he can't go in Week 11, his next chance to play would be in Week 12 at Carolina.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Returning to practice
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Kansas City designated Omenihu (knee) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Omenihu has only been out of pads for a little more than nine months after tearing his ACL during last season's AFC Championship Game at Baltimore, but it now looks like he has a legitimate chance to play in Week 11 at Buffalo. His status will be one to keep an eye on when the Chiefs release their official practice reports Thursday and Friday.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Six tackles vs. Denver
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McDuffie finished Sunday's 14-13 win over the Broncos with six tackles (five solo).
McDuffie's six tackles Sunday tied a season high, and the third-year cornerback has played every single defensive snap across the Chiefs' nine regular-season games. For the year, he's up to 34 tackles (22 solo) and five pass defenses.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs sack in Week 10
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Bolton recorded six total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Broncos.
Bolton was one of six Chiefs to bring down Bo Nix in Sunday's win, recording his first sack of the season. The fourth-year pro is the Chiefs' leading tackler, having accumulated 62 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defended through the team's first nine games. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option as the Chiefs travel to Buffalo in Week 11.
