Over the last couple of weeks, the Kansas City Chiefs have had quite a few players placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list — 19, to be exact.
This was not a reality solely tied to Kansas City. Since the beginning of December, the number of players on the Reserve/COVID-19 increased by more than 500% across the league.
Some teams have been hit harder than others — and each team has handled the situation with varying degrees of success. Added to the usual injuries that occur throughout the season, this left many teams looking to lesser-known players on their roster and practice squad to step up and start football games.