Chiefs and Broncos announce inactives for Monday Night Football Week 1 finale
Both teams listed their Week 1 inactives, with the Chiefs missing two players due to injury and the Broncos naming healthy scratches.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos released their inactive lists ahead of the final Week 1 matchup on Monday Night Football. Kansas City confirmed that offensive tackle Josh Simmons (back) and safety Chamarri Conner (knee) are ruled out, while quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, tight end Jared Wiley, offensive tackle Diego Pounds, defensive tackle Bryson Eason and linebacker Jack Pyburn are healthy scratches. Nussmeier will serve as the emergency third quarterback.
Denver entered the game without any injuries, designating quarterback Sam Ehlinger, running back Tyler Badie, offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Dallen Bentley, defensive lineman Jordan Jackson and defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim as healthy scratches. Ehlinger will also act as the emergency third quarterback, leaving Jarrett Stidham as the backup behind starter Bo Nix. Fourth-round rookie running back Jonah Coleman is dressed for the contest.