The Kansas City Chiefs face the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – For the second straight week, the Chiefs are getting an important rookie back from injury.Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Hampered by nagging knee tendinitis since Aug. 15 in Seattle, Royals returned to practice this week. Sidelined for the season’s first two weeks, his patience appears A 6-0, 195-pound wide receiver out of Utah State, Royals improved from limited to full participation on Thursday’s practice report. The Chiefs’ fourth-round selection in the 2025 draft, Royals is active and will make his NFL debut against the Giants. Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears during the first half of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images Obviously, he doesn’t have the same experience but scouts have compared his build and skillset to that of Rashee Rice, the Chiefs’ top receiver. Serving the third week of his six-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, Rice is expected back for Week 7. New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas and his teammates run onto the field moments before kickoff, Sunday, October 13, 2024, in East Rutherford. / Kevin Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images For the Giants, left tackle Andrew Thomas is active and also expected to make his 2025 debut. Returning from a 2024 lisfranc foot injury, ThomasFeb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNews from Chiefs Kingdom is available 24/7 and always free with OnSI; the best way to get it is to followSince his freshman year at the University of Colorado, Zak Gilbert has worked 30 years in sports, including 18 NFL seasons. He's spent time with four NFL teams, serving as head of communications for both the Raiders and Browns. A veteran of nine Super Bowls, he most recently worked six seasons in the NFL's New York league office. He now serves as the Kansas City Chiefs Beat Writer On SI
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