The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Houston Texans in a pivotal Sunday Night Football showdown , with kickoff scheduled for primetime.

Throughout the week, uncertainty around the availability of starting right guard Trey Smith and right tackle Jawaan Taylor dominated discussions leading up to the game. Smith, who missed the previous game with an ankle injury, and Taylor, who sustained a strained tricep, were both limited in practice and ultimately listed as doubtful for the contest.

While head coach Andy Reid noted that Smith is closer to a return than Taylor, it has now become nearly official that the Chiefs will be down three starting offensive linemen—including the previously ruled out Josh Simmon—against the Texans’ league-leading scoring defense and top pass-rushing duo

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