Kansas City activates two rookies for the Sunday rematch with Philadelphia, adding interior pass rush help in Omarr Norman-Lott and adding a special teams and subpackage defender in Kevin Knowles. Norman-Lott, a Tennessee product, is viewed as an interior disruptor who can relieve Chris Jones on passing downs, while Knowles brings depth and cover capabilities as a foreseen contributor on special teams. Derrick Nnadi returns to start, reinforcing the Chiefs’ interior after a re-acquisition that bolsters the rotation.

Philly arrives without Dallas Goedert and Will Shipley, forcing adjustments as Tank Bigsby handles kickoff returns. Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals could resurface next week as KC reloads for the Giants, and the Eagles will lean on new options as the game at Arrowhead tests depth and coaching schemes in a high-stakes rematch atmosphere.

Week 2 inactive lists for the Chiefs and Eagles were released ahead of the Arrowhead showdown. Chiefs inactive: Jalen Royals, Xavier Worthy, Jared Wiley, Elijah Mitchell, Hunter Nourzad, Malik Herring. Eagles inactive: Dallas Goedert, Azeez Ojulari, Tanner McKee, Will Shipley, Ogbo Okoronkwo, Drew Kendall.

Inactives are determined for injury status, coaching decisions, or other reasons and must be disclosed about 90 minutes before kickoff. With these absences, fantasy managers should anticipate deeper roles for reserve players and possible line and rotation changes on both sides.

Za'Darius Smith signs with the Eagles, adding veteran edge depth as Philly rebuilds after Sweat left and Graham retired. The plan pairs him with Joshua Uche, Azeez Ojulari and Ogbo Okoronkwo on one-year deals while rookie flare like Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith figure into the rotation. VanSumeren’s IR opens a roster spot. Smith’s 69 sacks across 140 games and 3 Pro Bowls, plus a 13.5-sack season with Green Bay in 2019, give fantasy managers reason to watch the edge group closely this season.

His return to the NFL at 33 brings upside and risk in equal measure. If Smith stays healthy and commands attention, the rest of Philly’s rushers could benefit, boosting sack potential for Uche, Ojulari and Okoronkwo. Rotation clarity will drive weekly value, but the overall upgrade to the Eagles’ rush aims to lift sack totals and create favorable fantasy matchups for multiple linemen.

The Eagles locked in a 53-man roster but plan to scour waivers for upgrades without sacrificing assets. Eight of ten 2025 draftees were kept; Kyle McCord and Antwaun Powell-Ryland were cut, Myles Hinton landed on IR with a chance to return. Ainias Smith flashed as a return option but was waived, leaving a path to the practice squad or other opportunities.

With Week 1 near, Howie Roseman will lean on the waiver market to bolster depth, especially for return duties and special teams. The move-heavy slice of roster-building preserves a high floor while keeping the ceiling open for late cuts and opportunistic signings.

Okoronkwo has surged ahead of Powell-Ryland for a spot on the Eagles’ edge, elevating Philadelphia’s veteran presence on a depth chart that could carry five or six rushers. Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, and Patrick Johnson round out the top five, with Okoronkwo driving pressure in the Jets game and Powell-Ryland facing a likely practice-squad path. Howie Roseman’s mix of youth and veteran upside gives the defense a flexible, high-ceiling pass-rush plan as the 53-man roster debates unfold.

Rosters aside, fantasy players should watch how the rotation settles. Okoronkwo’s proven hit-rate offers steady sack potential, while Powell-Ryland’s lack of standout camp play points to a later start. The Eagles’ early-season edge pressure could hinge on Okoronkwo’s consistency and the ability of Smith and Hunt to absorb reduced snaps if the five-man group holds, with Uche’s injury detail swelling the intrigue.