Kansas City’s Week 3 clash with New York hinges on Josh Simmons’ illness status. He progressed to full participation after being limited earlier in the week and is expected to start at left tackle on Sunday Night Football, stabilizing KC’s front for Mahomes and the run game.

Wanya Morris and Jaylon Moore are ready to step in if needed, reinforcing the Chiefs’ depth on the line. This scenario matters for fantasy managers tracking KC’s blocking efficiency, snap distribution, and how protections against a stout Giants pass rush could tilt upside in the Chiefs’ skill-position output.

Chiefs face an 0-2 start, but rookie Josh Simmons is a bright spot, flashing elite pass protection in Week 2 and climbing to 75.3 total grade among rookies through two games. A late-first pick with 87.8 pass-blocking in Week 2 after Week 1’s four pressures, Simmons has handled high-end fronts and earned a key role as KC rebuilds its line. Week 3 vs the Giants will be another critical test for his development and for Kansas City's fantasy upside.

Lauren Gray of Pro Football Focus placed Simmons as KC’s lone rookie in her top 15, underscoring the value of the pick despite injury history that scared teams off. With Giants’ formidable front looming, Simmons’ continued progress could cement KC’s pass protection and unlock projected upside for Chiefs’ skill players and fantasy rosters alike.

Josh Simmons illness kept him limited in practice as KC prepared for Week 3 against the New York Giants; status could go either way, with the Chiefs hopeful he plays. If he can’t go, Wanya Morris or Jaylon Moore would slide in at left tackle, testing KC’s protection and potentially shifting the run-pass balance.

Fantasy managers should monitor updates, as LT stability can swing Mahomes’ timing, the play-action game, and Isiah Pacheco’s rushing lanes in a pivotal matchup.

Week 3 Sunday Night Football pairs 0-2 rivals New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife, with both clubs desperate for a spark. Mahomes aims to rebound and push toward 250 career TD passes as Brown and Nabers supply big-play opportunities. The Giants lean on Nabers and Okereke for offense and defense, while rookie faces like Simmons and Skattebo bring fresh upside. Fantasy guidance centers on Mahomes’ ceiling, Nabers’ volume, and the rookies providing cheap DFS paths in a high-variance showdown.