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If Sneed Sits, Can the Chiefs Cover Both Sides of the Chargers’ Passing Game?

The Chiefs’ Friday injury report left one question hanging over Sunday’s matchup with Los Angeles: will L’Jarius Sneed’s knee allow him to play? Kansas City listed the cornerback as questionable after three limited practices. On the other sideline, receivers Ladd…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:57 PM
If Sneed Sits, Can the Chiefs Cover Both Sides of the Chargers’ Passing Game?
Key Things to Know
  • The Chiefs may have to adjust secondary coverages against the Chargers if L'Jarius Sneed cannot play.
  • Sneed was listed as questionable with a knee injury following three limited practices.
  • Chargers receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston enter the matchup with no game-status designations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Kansas City Chiefs listed cornerback L'Jarius Sneed as questionable due to a knee injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. If Sneed is unable to play, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will need to adjust coverage strategies to handle receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, who both enter the matchup with no injury designations.

Without Sneed, Kansas City's secondary options include Kristian Fulton, Mansoor Delane, and Nohl Williams, alongside full practice participant Chamarri Conner. The article emphasizes that discipline from safeties and consistent pass-rush pressure from Chris Jones against quarterback Justin Herbert will be critical to containing Los Angeles' passing attack.

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