KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could be without the starting left side of their offensive line when they play the Washington Commanders on Monday night, with left guard Trey Smith dealing with back spasms and tackle Josh Simmons handling a family issue.

Smith began having trouble during last week's win over the Raiders, forcing Mike Caliendo into the lineup. It appears that the veteran backup will start against Washington, which has the league's 27th-ranked defense and is 25th against the pass this season.

“We've always looked at Mike as a starter. I think all the guys do," Kansas City coach Andy Reid said Thursday. "Everybody has confidence when he comes in, we can pick up and go. That's how I feel about him, speaking for the gang here.”

Smith has emerged as one of th

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