The Chiefs had one piece of injury news worth monitoring: Cornerback Chamarri Conner, who returned after missing two weeks because of a concussion, left the game and didn’t return after hurting his shoulder.

The Kansas City Chiefs can eliminate the rival Denver Broncos from playoff contention by beating them in Sunday's Week 18 game, but they can't return to Missouri immediately following the contest. A day after their scheduled takeoff from Kansas City International Airport was delayed due to rapid ice accumulation on the airfield,

Facing a win-and-in scenario to make the playoffs, the Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs. A game ahead of Miami and Cincinnati for the final AFC playoff berth, Denver controls its destiny against the top-seeded Chiefs.