Chiefs and Buccaneers Facing Injury Challenges in Week 9

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing significant injury challenges as rookie tight end Jared Wiley is out for the season with a torn ACL, and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is likely to miss the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury. Smith-Schuster has been absent from multiple practices, leaving Xavier Worthy, DeAndre Hopkins, and Justin Watson to potentially lead the receiving corps. Additionally, running back Isiah Pacheco is still recovering from a fibula injury, and cornerback Nazeeh Johnson is in concussion protocol, casting doubts on their availability. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will also be shorthanded, with several key players, including linebacker Lavonte David, not participating in practice due to various injuries. The Buccaneers have been dealing with injuries in their linebacking corps and hope to manage these issues as they prepare for the Chiefs.