Chiefs to miss key offensive linemen multiple weeks vs Commanders

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing potential challenges on their offensive line for their Week 8 Monday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders, with left guard Trey Smith sidelined due to back spasms and star offensive tackle Josh Simmons absent due to family matters. Simmons, a first-round pick, has been away for about two weeks and is expected to miss several more weeks, possibly returning during the team's bye week in early November, leaving Jaylon Moore to fill in admirably. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders have struggled recently, suffering injuries and defensive setbacks, leading to adjustments such as increased playing time for linebackers Jordan Magee and Kain Medrano to boost defensive speed. Offensively, the Commanders will start Marcus Mariota instead of Jayden Daniels, but key receivers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin are expected to play, providing some offensive firepower despite the quarterback change. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has acknowledged the challenge posed by the Commanders, praising their veteran players and coaching staff. The matchup will test both teams' adjustments, with the Chiefs potentially weakened on the offensive line and the Commanders trying to rebound defensively and offensively after recent struggles.