Chiefs Trade Pitch Lands 6-Time Pro Bowler Amid WR Injury Concerns

The Kansas City Chiefs sit at 5-0, with an offense averaging 28.0 points per game while allowing just 16.6, the NFL’s second-lowest figure, per StatMuse. The concern is injuries to the receiving corps. The article cites Tyquan Thornton’s ankle dislocation suffered in the Oct. 4 win at Las Vegas, with an expected absence of 12 to 16 weeks. Rashee Rice also dealt with a hamstring injury, missing the Oct. 18 win over the Los Angeles Chargers and sitting out the start of Wednesday’s practice before Sunday’s trip to face defending champion Seattle. In response, Kansas City is reportedly exploring receiver additions, including a trade pitch for Indianapolis Colts wideout Keenan Allen. Allen, a six-time Pro Bowler with 1,081 catches for 12,278 yards, is described as having 26 receptions for 227 yards and one touchdown through five games. The piece also notes an open DUI-related legal matter and uncertainty around Indianapolis, which is 2-4 after a collapse vs. Tennessee.