Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced that wide receiver Mecole Hardman will not come off of injured reserve in the postseason after suffering a knee injury in Week 13, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired DeAndre Hopkins, who, along with Marquise Brown, mentored Xavier Worthy, improving his performance ahead of the playoffs.

(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering their AFC championship game clash with the Buffalo Bills missing a handful of players with injuries.

Here are some other names to mention on the Bills: Receiver Keon Coleman, linebacker Matt Milano, tight end Dalton Kincaid, offensive tackle Spencer Brown and defensive end Dawuane Smoot. They all missed Buffalo’s 30-21 win over the Chiefs in November but are expected to play Sunday.

The Kansas City Chiefs will not return a key reinforcement as they aim for their fifth Super Bowl appearance in the past six seasons. Head coach Andy Reid

While that obviously includes quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, both teams have other star players who will be called on to step up on Sunday night.  The Chiefs are trying to make history by becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls.

Well, the Divisional Round wasn't exactly what we were hoping for. We went 1-2 and finished down .38 units. Championship Sunday is here. We've only got three games left in the NFL season. Hard to believe it's gone by this fast,