When starting wide receiver Albert Wilson was ruled out Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati with a shoulder injury, the Kansas City Chiefs and wide receivers coach David Culley turned to rookie Chris Conley for the first start of this career.
| Chris Conley Playtime Percentage | ||
| Week | Offensive Snaps | Percentage |
| 1 | 5 | 7% |
| 2 | 1 | 2% |
| 3 | 35 | 49% |
| 4 | 68 | 91% |
In Weeks 1 and 2, Conley garnered a total of just 6 offensive snaps, and that number increased to 35 for Week 3 against the Packers, against whom he was able to record the first catch of his career.