It's likely a fool's errand to wait on an appearance for Elijah Mitchell in the Kansas City Chiefs offense at this point. The running back has been relegated to the sidelines through the team's first nine games despite having a clear opportunity and need in front of him. But perhaps the Chiefs' upcoming game against the Denver Broncos will be the open door he's been patiently waiting for.
The Chiefs visit Denver on Sunday coming out of the bye, and the running back position remains a concern due to the status of Isiah Pacheco. The team's lead back left the team's win over the Washington Commanders in Week 8 with a knee injury that turned out to be a sprained LCL.