Jawaan Taylor's knee issue is staying manageable as the Chiefs head into Week 7 against the Raiders. He practiced fully on Oct 15 and is on track to start, keeping the offense stable. If Taylor is unavailable, Wanya Morris or Jaylon Moore would step in at right tackle, heightening the importance of O-line depth for Mahomes and the run game in a divisional test. Monitor status updates closely as Sunday nears.

This Week 7 clash highlights the value of Chiefs' depth along the line. A healthy Taylor preserves Kansas City's protection schemes and keeps Kelce and the backfield options in play, while an absence would tilt the edge to Morris or Moore and raise the floor for Raiders pass-rushers commanding more attention from KC's blockers.

Branch one-game suspension after slapping JuJu Smith-Schuster leaves Detroit thin at safety. Harper steps in with Joseph and Ya-Sin in versatile roles; Strickland is waived to clear roster space as the Lions prepare to face Tampa Bay. Campbell stresses Branch’s character and growth, insisting the team will adapt and stay competitive without him.

Detroit’s plan centers on Harper at safety, with Joseph’s health monitored and Ya-Sin capable of moving between safety and corner. The coaching staff will lean on Kelvin Sheppard’s plan as they adjust, aiming for a stable back end and fruitful fantasy pivots in Week 9 against the Buccaneers.

Detroit bets on upside from Jammie Robinson, adding a versatile safety with strong special-teams chops to a thinning secondary. With D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold, and Kerby Joseph banged up and Brian Branch suspended, Robinson could arrive in time to bolster Week 7 against Tampa Bay and help Thomas Harper shoulder more responsibility.

Robinson’s path through Panthers, Cardinals and Chiefs gives Detroit multi-positional value and a quick acclimation arc for a unit desperate for depth. The Lions’ recent roster moves—plus a reminder of last week’s Chiefs matchup—signal a broader push to fortify coverage and return game impact this fantasy-friendly defense stretch.