After week 9, the Chiefs are still undefeated. QB Patrick Mahomes has led them to victory after victory. However, this has not been easy. The biggest challenge for them was injuries to key players. This has made their path hard. But the head coach, Andy Reid, has been marking up everything, so the team doesn’t get stuck in the playoffs.

One such player is cornerback Jaylen Watson. In the week 7 game against the 49ers, he fractured his ankle. A surgery was done which was successful. There were rumors about the timeline of return. The Chiefs put him on the IR list. Some claimed he would return by the playoffs while some said he wouldn’t return this season.

A funny banter happened on X when a fan asked about Jaylen Watson’s return. Daniel Harms, an analyst, replied to the fan saying that the CB will not play again in the season, but there was a shocker. Watson kept an eye on social media and replied, “Who said that?” It means only one thing. He could return anytime soon.

#Chiefs CB Jaylen Watson says not so fast on him being out for the year. pic.twitter.com/Nth9Svq8LE

— Starcade Media (@StarcadeMediaKC) November 5, 2024

Chiefdom is happy with this update. Who wouldn’t be? The CB looks in good spirits. Andy Reid must be also feeling good. Though the Chiefs haven’t lost a game till week 9, losing so many players affects the locker room environment. The season is now at the halfway stage. Any injury at this time could be very critical for their future.

The week 9 matchup against the Buccaneers left 4 of their main players injured. It was intense and full of scary moments.

Andy Reid worried after week 9 win

The first man who comes to mind when we talk about the Chiefs is their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. He is the leader of the locker room and never fails to inspire them. That’s what he did against the Bucs. Even though he rolled up his ankle, the Grim Reaper was back on the field. The coaches and the medical staff had to calm him down to not be so aggressive. But old habits die hard. He was in his usual form, decimating rivals.

Apart from Mahomes, Andy Reid frightened everyone by announcing injuries to 3 other players.  WR Mecole Hardman Jr., DE George Karlaftis, and DT Tershawn Wharton also suffered injuries. But don’t get too worried. Only one of them is serious. Hardman came back from his injured shoulder, and Karlaftis also returned from a bruised hip injury. Only Wharton’s knee is serious, but there is no update yet about it.

They know what the Chiefdom is expecting from them. A 3-peat! Till week 9, they have given them more than anyone expected. An undefeated season. Despite struggling with injuries, their meticulous planning has helped them to gain a victory over their rivals. But beware about the games ahead. Teams are coming with vengeance to trounce them.