Kansas City’s Week 3 plan hinges on Drue Tranquill’s health. Tranquill, dealing with a knee issue, was a full participant in practice and did not receive a game-status designation, making a Sunday return likely against the Giants. If Tranquill can’t go, Jeffrey Bassa, Jack Cochrane, and Cooper McDonald are ready to fill the void in KC’s linebacking corps. The matchup against New York will test the Chiefs’ depth at a pivotal position early in the season.

The Giants pose a straightforward test for KC’s LB rotation: keep Tranquill involved if healthy, and rely on the depth behind him to cover ground and stop the run. In fantasy terms, Tranquill’s availability would stabilize the roster, while the backups’ snap shares could swing depending on the health report and game flow.