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The Chiefs are still down the all-important positions of left and right tackle, and a new player is sidelined in receiver Hollywood Brown. The Chiefs hoped to be bolstered by the return of standout right guard Trey Smith, but he was ruled out by Reid late in the week.

Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time updates on the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Chiefs DT Chris Jones learned about the team's playoff elimination at the postgame press conference after their 16-13 loss to the Chargers.