The team announced that wide receiver Byron Pringle has been placed on injured reserve. Pringle injured his ankle in last Sunday’s win over the Raiders.

Related players: Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman.

Pringle had nine catches for 108 yards while appearing in all 10 games. He also returned seven kickoffs for 247 yards, including a 102-yard return for a touchdown in Week 7. It looked like he passed Hardman on the depth chart against the Raiders Sunday night. With Watkins still hurt, Robinson looks to run as the WR2 and Hardman could move up to the WR3 role.

Chiefs WR snaps with Sammy Watkins (hamstring) inactive and Mecole Hardman (COVID list) activated:

Tyreek Hill 72
Demarcus Robinson 63
Byron Pringle 46
Mecole Hardman 17
Gehrig Dieter 3

With Watkins out, it was Pringle who took over as the team's WR3. But Pringle had just four targets, catching three for 17 yards. Pringle was also returning kicks but suffered and ankle injury and didn't return. Robinson had a line of 6-44-0 as the Chiefs rallied to win and were forced to throw 46 times. But outside of Hill and Travis Kelce who combined for 19 catches, 229 yards and two TDs, there's not a lot of chances, especially when Watkins is able to return.

Watkins got in a full practice Wednesday but was downgraded to limited Thursday and Friday. He was originally listed as questionable for Week 11, but you can now get him out of your lineups again. Demarcus Robinson stands to benefit the most with Watkins out as well as Mecole Hardman, who is still on the Chiefs’ COVID list.

Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins is questionable to play Sunday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Nick Jacobs of 41 Action News (Kansas City).

Related Player: Demarcus Robinson

Pat Mahomes is cruising with whomever is on the field, but Watkins playing would be another trusted veteran on the field. If you intend on playing Watkins, have an option from that KC/LV game ready to place him.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters that WR Sammy Watkins will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Related Players: Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman, Byron Pringle

Watkins will miss his third consecutive game.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid ruled out WR Sammy Watkins for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.

Related Players: Demarcus Robinson, Byron Pringle, Mecole Hardman

Watkins will miss a second straight game, giving way to Robinson, Pringle, and Hardman in a game expected to face wintry conditions.