Defensive ends for both sides are dealing with nagging leg injuries ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
The Chiefs are banged up on the defensive side ahead of their first AFC West matchup this season.
Defensive lineman Chris Jones and cornerback Charvarius Ward are both listed as questionable for Sunday. Jones has been limited in practice all week and Ward was unable to practice Friday with a quad injury.
Jones is dealing with a wrist injury that has limited him at practice this week. Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark is listed as doubtful with his lingering hamstring issues. Clark was unable to practice on Friday.
For the Chargers, their defensive unit is also dealing with some injuries. Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is listed as out with a shoulder injury.
On the defensive line, the Chargers could be without Joey Bosa, who has not practiced this week and is currently listed as questionable. Chargers defensive lineman Justin Jones is doubtful with a calf injury and hasn’t practiced this week.
The Chiefs are still without linebacker Willie Gay Jr. but may get him back next week from the injury reserve list. Gay has dealt with a turf toe injury just before the season began.
