Could lead backfield Sunday
Coach Andy Reid noted that Johnson would take the bulk of the Chiefs' carries in the event that Kenneth Walker -- who didn't practice Friday due to groin tightness -- is forced to miss Sunday's game against the Falcons, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Added context regarding Walker's status will arrive via Friday's final injury report when the Chiefs assign their Week 10 injury designations. Chances are, Walker will be deemed questionable, but if he ends up sidelined this weekend, Johnson would provide those who roster Walker, or otherwise need RB help, with a viable pivot option.
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Josh Downs
Likely playing Sunday
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that Downs looks ready to play in Sunday's game at Atlanta, Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports reports.
Kenneth Walker
Sits out Friday's practice
Walker (groin) sat out Friday's practice due to groin tightness, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Patrick Mahomes
In line to work through elbow issue Sunday
Mahomes (elbow/knee) has had "limited swelling" and "limited pain" in his right (throwing) elbow in recent days, and he is in line to start Sunday's game against the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Patrick Mahomes
Practices fully Wednesday
Mahomes (right elbow/knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Xavier Worthy
Logs full practice Wednesday
Worthy (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice for Kansas City.
Patrick Mahomes
Trending toward full practice
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that he expects full practice participation by Mahomes (elbow) on Wednesday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Harrison Butker
Holding on to kicking job this week
Butker will remain Kansas City's kicker ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Xavier Worthy
On track to practice Wednesday
Worthy (hamstring) is slated to practice Wednesday, " Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Josh Downs
On move to Kansas City
The Chiefs acquired Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Colts on Tuesday in exchange for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Noah Gray
Secures one reception in Week 9 win
Gray caught his only target for 11 yards Sunday in a 35-12 win against the Jets.