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“Malpractice,” “Insane negligence”: NFL fans rip Andy Reid for “trying to get Patrick Mahomes hurt” as Chiefs HC explains Kingsley Suamataia benching

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid declined again on Monday to explain why left guard Kingsley Suamataia was not in the starting lineup of Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:51 AM

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Fans criticized Andy Reid over offensive line decisions following the Chiefs' loss to the Broncos.
Reid declined to explicitly detail why Kingsley Suamataia was left out of the starting lineup.
Reid stated that benching Suamataia was not a punishment and they are working things out.

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NFL fans heavily criticized Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid online following the team's 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. Supporters expressed strong frustration over the benching of offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia, with some fans alleging that Reid's lineup decisions put quarterback Patrick Mahomes at risk.

Addressing the situation on Monday, Reid once again declined to provide specific details regarding Suamataia's absence from the starting lineup. The head coach confirmed that the benching was not a form of punishment, stating that the team and the player were currently working things out.

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