Kelce Questions Chiefs’ Last-minute Decision to Bench Suamataia

WHO:

NY Post - Travis Kelce questioned the Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to bench starting left guard Kingsley Suamataia.

Heavy NFL - Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed Suamataia’s second benching but shared little about the reason.

Heavy NFL - Veteran offensive lineman Mike Caliendo was named to start at left guard in place of Suamataia.

Heavy NFL - Offensive line players mentioned included left tackle Josh Simmons and center Creed Humphrey.

Pro Football Network - Chiefs fans criticized Reid’s explanation for Suamataia’s benching.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Chiefs benched starting left guard Kingsley Suamataia for the second time this season after a second consecutive loss.

Heavy NFL - Kansas City lost to the Denver Broncos, 28-24.

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs’ offense improved from the previous week but struggled to run the ball for a second consecutive week, particularly in short-yardage situations.

Heavy NFL - Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reported that Suamataia had been benched in favor of Mike Caliendo shortly before kickoff.

Pro Football Network - Fans questioned Reid’s explanation after he again declined to explain why Suamataia did not play on offense in the loss.

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs’ offensive line had experienced issues; Simmons was recently placed on injured reserve, while Humphrey had struggled to snap the ball cleanly despite being described as an All-Pro-caliber player.

Heavy NFL - An article reported that a controversial Chiefs starter earning $36 million had an uncertain future with the team; the excerpt did not identify the player.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The matchup was between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos.

Heavy NFL - The game was an AFC West showdown.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Suamataia was benched minutes before kickoff against Denver.

Heavy NFL - The article referred to the matchup as Week 8.

WHY:

NY Post - The articles said questions arose about the decision to bench Suamataia but did not provide a clear reason.

Heavy NFL - Reid shared very little about the reason for Suamataia’s second benching.

Pro Football Network - Reid declined to explain why Suamataia sat out on offense.

Kansas City benched left guard Kingsley Suamataia for the second time after losing to Denver, 28 to 24. Veteran Mike Caliendo replaced him, but coach Andy Reid offered little explanation for the decision. Travis Kelce questioned the move as fans criticized Reid following the Chiefs’ second consecutive loss.