A huge blow for Patrick Mahomes, as even Taylor Swift will smile about reason behind expected absence of his weapon…

The Chiefs are set to face a significant setback as wide receiver Kadarius Toney will be absent from the upcoming game due to personal reasons and a concurrent hip injury, as reported by James Palmer of NFL Network. Toney, who recently welcomed his first child, a baby girl, will be sidelined for the sixth consecutive game, intensifying the pressure on other receivers like Mecole Hardman Jr. and Justin Watson.

“Kadarius Toney had his first child tonight. A baby girl. That’s where the personal part of his designation came from. He’s also dealing with a hip injury that is keeping him out tomorrow.”

Despite initial optimism about Toney’s potential return for the critical match, his downgrade on Thursday confirmed his continued absence. Toney’s personal commitment, coupled with a hip injury, marks a notable loss for the Chiefs as they strive for their sixth consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance.

While Toney has faced criticism for drops and remains a divisive figure among fans, his absence deprives Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs of an additional weapon, especially against a defense that ranked sixth in fewest passing yards allowed during the regular season.

The Chiefs’ challenges are further compounded by the absence of second-year wide receiver Skyy Moore, recovering from a knee injury after a month-long hiatus, and the significant blow of All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney being unavailable for the AFC title game. As the Chiefs navigate these setbacks, the depth of their roster will be tested in a pivotal matchup.