Chiefs RB Damien Williams (ribs) is out of Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

Williams’ injury helped lead to the signing of Spencer Ware with Darrel Williams on injured reserve. Ware will work behind LeSean McCoy and Darwin Thompson and the Chiefs have been mixing the backs, so it’s a hard gauge as to how Andy Reid will continue to run the backs. McCoy’s workload has been being capped and Thompson is the pass-catching back. As always with Andy Reid, it’s an interesting backfield.

On the Spencer Ware signing, my understanding is that Damien Williams has a chance to play Sunday at Patriots.

Related players: LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson, Darrel Williams

So Ware at this point is more an emergency signing, Teicher believes, but Chiefs will see how the week works out for Damien Williams. If Damien Williams goes, it's likely McCoy and Damien Williams splitting the workload. If Damien Williams is out, Thompson and McCoy could share with Ware and emergency option either way. Darrel Williams isn't expected to play this week.

Andy Reid said good chance Darrel Williams doesn’t play this week.
Related players: LeSean McCoy, Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson

Thompson is looking like a must-add at RB this week. With Damien Williams in question and McCoy likely to get his workload managed, Thompson could be in store for a lot of touches as we head into the fantasy playoffs.

The Chiefs have two new players dealing with injuries that have left this crucial AFC West contest against the Raiders. The first was a scary injury to RB Darrel Williams. It seems like the Chiefs might have dodged a bullet there, though.

Related players: LeSean McCoy, Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson

Williams took a handoff from Patrick Mahomes on a play, took three steps and then his right leg buckled. It looked like it might have been a lower leg injury like an Achilles, the story said. Thankfully, the Chiefs are currently calling this injury a hamstring injury. He limped off under his own power.

With Damien Williams out this week, the Chiefs RB3 is an important position in the fantasy world. After Darrel Williams left, Thompson took over as the back behind McCoy so this is a position to watch as we enter the fantasy playoffs.

Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) was knocked out of Kansas City's victory. Running back LeSean McCoy was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter and did not return, as well.

Related players: Darrel Williams

The Chiefs have a bye in Week 12, which hopefully gives both backs a chance to heal heading into Week 13. Still, this is the time you may want to get Darrel Williams off the wire for the stretch run and playoffs. McCoy and Damien Williams have had their share of bumps and bruises so far this season and Darrel Williams could be a worthy stash.