Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave no update on outside linebacker and pass rush specialist Dee Ford’s status on Monday. Ford left the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 38-27 win against the San Francisco 49ers with a groin strain.
Those who’ve monitored snap counts this season know that if Ford can’t play in next week’s game against the Denver Broncos, or must play limited snaps, rookie Breeland Speaks and second-year outside linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon figure to fill the void.
Here are some observations/thoughts on what we might glean from the snap counts from Sunday’s game. These figures are tracked by the NFL.