In a crucial matchup against the Bengals, the Kansas City Chiefs have been hit with a significant injury report. The team has ruled out left tackle Donovan Smith and wide receiver Kadarius Toney for the game due to neck and hip injuries, respectively.

Additionally, the Chiefs' top running backs, Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, are listed as questionable for the game. Pacheco, who has been dealing with a concussion and shoulder issue, was able to practice on Friday as a limited participant. On the other hand, Edwards-Helaire missed the final two practices of the week due to an illness, leaving his status uncertain for the game.

Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed's calf injury has kept him out of practice all week, and he too is listed as questionable for the matchup. However, right guard Trey Smith has received a positive update, being upgraded to a full participant on Friday, indicating that he is good to go for the game.

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who has been dealing with a thumb injury, has been a full participant throughout the week. With Toney unavailable for the second consecutive week, it is likely that the Chiefs will activate Hardman to bolster their receiving corps against the Bengals.

On the Bengals' side, all eyes will be on wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who is listed as questionable for the game due to a shoulder issue. If Chase is able to play while Sneed is absent from the Chiefs' lineup, it could create a significant mismatch that could work in favor of the Bengals.

Furthermore, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, is expected to return and play against the Chiefs, providing a boost to the Bengals' defense.

As the game approaches, both teams will be closely monitoring the status of their key players. The Chiefs will be hoping for positive updates on their running backs, while the Bengals will be keeping a close eye on Ja'Marr Chase's availability. The outcome of these injury situations could have a major impact on the game's result.