The Kansas City Chiefs faced an early injury scare during their road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.
Tight end Travis Kelce sustained an apparent lower-body injury shortly after recording his first catch of the game during the first quarter.
According to “James Palmer of the NFL on Prime”, the veteran player struggled to return to his feet following a tackle.
Palmer further noted that “Travis Kelce was slow to get up after getting tackled. Went to the sideline in some pain. He’s had an ankle injury he’s been dealing with that has limited his snaps a little lately.”
The situation for the Chiefs became more complicated when NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that both Kelce and teammate Jared Wiley were designated as questionable to return to the contest.
The status of the tight end position remains uncertain as the team looks to maintain its offensive momentum.
As reported by “ClutchPoints”, the Chiefs already entered the game with a depleted roster, specifically missing running back Kenneth Walker III due to a separate injury.
The game also served as the official Kansas City debut for wide receiver Josh Downs following his recent trade from the Indianapolis Colts.
Team officials may be forced to rely more heavily on Downs if both Kelce and Wiley are unable to rejoin the game.
Despite the injury, the Chiefs managed to score on the drive where Kelce went down, providing the team with an early 7-0 lead.
The Chiefs are scheduled to return home next week for a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Additional reports from “ClutchPoints” indicate that the team is managing other health concerns, including a concussion sustained by Trey Smith.