Suits up Thursday

Hill (heel/wrist) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Chargers, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: Hill was limited in practice Tuesday and Wednesday after toughing things out through a pair of injury issues in this past Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over the Ravens. He'll continue to do so Thursday and should remain a focal point in the Kansas City offense in Week 15, assuming no in-game setbacks.

Expected to play

Hill (heel/wrist) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Hill is listed as questionable on the final injury report, but there isn't much doubt surrounding his status after the Chiefs listed him as a limited practice participant both Tuesday and Wednesday. It's quite possible he plays through considerable pain during the contest, as was the case during Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over Baltimore. Of course, Hill still managed to catch eight of 14 targets for 139 yards in the victory. He'll now face a Chargers defense that he burned for seven catches…read more

Listed as questionable

Hill (heel/wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Chargers, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: A non-participant in practice to start the week, Hill managed limited sessions both Tuesday and Wednesday, seemingly putting him on track to play in the big AFC West showdown. A cautious approach might normally make sense on a short week, but the Chiefs need all the help they can get with Sammy Watkins (foot) and Spencer Ware (hamstring) expected to miss the crucial game. A victory would essentially lock up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, while a loss would put the Chiefs in real danger of dropping…read more

Manages limited practice

Hill (heel/wrist) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: With eight receptions for 139 yards in the Week 14 overtime win over the Ravens, Hill came through with another big performance against a tough opponent -- but not without getting banged up on a few occasions along the way. Hill has less time than usual to heal from the injuries with the Chiefs set to host the Chargers on Thursday in Week 15, but his involvement in Tuesday's session in any capacity seemingly backs up coach Andy Reid's optimism that the top wideout will be ready to play. The…read more

Back at practice Tuesday

Hill (heel/wrist) is slated to practice Tuesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The extent of Hill's activity won't be known until the Chiefs release their report shortly after the session concludes, but the wideout getting in any work is a positive after he was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report. With the Chiefs facing off against the Chargers on Thursday this week, Hill won't have much time to recover from the heel and wrist issues that he sustained in the Week 14 win over the Ravens, which prompted coach Andy Reid to label the 24-year-old…read more

Listed as non-participant Monday

Hill (heel/wrist) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report.

Analysis: Hill left the field multiple times during Sunday's 27-24 win against the Ravens, with the issues identified as heel and wrist injuries. Despite the limitations, he tallied eight catches (on 14 targets) for 139 yards and one carry for six yards. Upon an examination, Hill's issues aren't "serious," and he'll be deemed "day-to-day," according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. On Monday, coach Andy Reid offered a positive spin on Hill, telling Adam Teicher of ESPN.com that he believes the wide receiver…read more

Deemed day-to-day

Hill (foot) is considered day-to-day after an examination failed to reveal any serious issues, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Hill was clearly in pain on multiple occasions during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Ravens, but he also looked like his usual self for much of the game, ultimately catching eight of 14 targets for 139 yards despite logging a snap share (79 percent) well below his accustomed range in the 90s. It remains to be seen how the Chiefs list him on Monday's estimated practice report ahead of a crucial Thursday game against the Chargers. The encouraging exam results would seem to give Hill a good chance to…read more

Dealing with pain in foot

Hill dealt with a painful foot/heel injury during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Ravens, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis: Despite limping off the field in obvious pain multiple times, Hill caught eight passes for 139 yards on 14 targets, including a 48-yard gain to convert a fourth-and-9 on the game-tying drive. He did experience a decrease in snap share to 79 percent, landing below 91 percent for the first time since October. It's a safe bet Hill shows up on the Monday injury report, but his ability to play through the injury Sunday suggests he'll try to do the same Thursday against the Chargers.

Yet another explosive performance

Hill caught eight of 14 targets for 139 receiving yards, adding one rush for six yards during Sunday's 27-24 win against Baltimore. He left the game on more than one occasion with an injury issue but returned each time.

Analysis: Another Sunday, another electrifying performance for the 5-foot-10 Hill, as he averaged an absurd 17.4 yards per catch against the Ravens, with five of his eight receptions yielding at least 15 yards. Hill has been an especially high-floor option of late, with at least seven receptions and 115 receiving yards in three of his past four appearances (he had just two such performances through his first nine games of the year). Week 15 brings a matchup against the Chargers and one of the most…read more

Returns to Sunday's game

Hill was able to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens after exiting the contest due to a heel injury.

Analysis: Great news for the Chiefs, who can ill-afford another injury at wideout, with Sammy Watkins dealing with a foot injury.

Suffers heel injury

Hill is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a heel injury.

Analysis: Hill appeared to get hurt on the Chiefs' second possession but proceeded to make 18-yard and 21-yard grabs before halftime. The official ruling from the Chiefs came down at that time, so the wide receiver's status is murky heading into the second half.

Lowest receiving output since 2016

Hill caught one of six targets for 13 yards, adding two rushes for 37 yards during Sunday's 40-33 win against the Raiders.

Analysis: After a 33-yard dash on Kansas City's second offensive drive of the afternoon, Hill amounted just 17 offensive yards on seven remaining targets and touches against the Raiders. It was a day of almosts, as Hill was targeted deep downfield on four occasions -- blatantly dropping one ball, and failing to haul in the other three due to misthrows or effective coverage. Prior to Sunday's underwhelming showing, the 24-year-old wideout had racked up 332 receiving yards and four touchdowns over KC's…read more

Tops 200 yards, scores twice Monday

Hill caught 10 of 14 targets for 215 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 54-51 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Hill was basically unguardable, gashing the Rams secondary for gains of all varieties. His first touchdown came on a 25-yard pass during the first quarter. Then, with the Chiefs down 10 points, he sprang free for a 73-yard bomb to cut the deficit to start the fourth. In doing so, Hill not only went for his longest catch of the season, but also fueled a new career high in receiving yards. Inarguably the league's most explosive, big-play wideout, Hill now sports back-to-back multi-touchdown…read more

Finds end zone twice in Week 10 win

Hill brought in seven of 10 targets for 117 yards and two touchdowns and also added 20 yards on his sole rush in the Chiefs' 26-14 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He netted zero yards on his two punt returns.

Analysis: With Sammy Watkins (foot) inactive, Hill unsurprisingly led the Chiefs in targets and parlayed the extra volume into his third 100-yard game of the season and first since Week 6, which also marked his last multi-touchdown game prior to Sunday. Hill's seven receptions were also his most since Week 7, making it a particularly fruitful fantasy performance. The 24-year-old phenom will now set his sights on a marquee Week 11 Monday night matchup versus the Rams in Mexico City.

Tallies 85 yards

Hill caught four of five targets for 69 yards and added 16 yards on two carries during Sunday's 37-21 win over Cleveland.

Analysis: The bulk of Hill's production came at the end of the first half, when he snagged a 40-yard pass that set up a Kareem Hunt touchdown plunge. Hill has had a bit of feast or famine to his fantasy profile this season, with scores in four of nine games, but multiple touchdowns in two of those contests. He has not reached 100 yards in any game in which he has not scored. Given Hill's dependence on big plays, a Week 10 game against an Arizona pass defense giving up just 11.2 yards per catch should…read more

Cleared to play Sunday

Hill (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns after logging a full practice Friday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: At the halfway mark of the Chiefs' schedule, Hill ranks sixth in the NFL with 705 receiving yards on 44 catches while reaching the end zone eight times. After proving his health by ending the week without any restrictions, the dynamic playmaker will take aim at a Cleveland defense that has surrendered an average of 275.6 passing yards per game this season. Only six teams have given up more passing yardage to date.

Finishes week with full practice

Hill (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The wideout's full session to conclude the week should allow him to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup with the Browns. Hill also turned in a full practice Wednesday before turning in a limited session Thursday, but his restrictions that day were likely maintenance-related. He should be fine to handle a full workload in Week 9 against a Cleveland defense that has yielded 276 passing yards per game (seventh-most in the NFL).

Limted at practice Thursday

Hill (groin) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Hill practiced fully Wednesday, so the dip to a limited session is notable. It remains to be seen if the downgrade in participation was maintenance-related or indicative of a setback. Friday's final injury report in advance of Sunday's game against the Browns will shed added clarity on that front.

Logs full practice Wednesday

Hill (groin) practiced fully Wednesday.

Analysis: Hill strained his groin late in the Chiefs' 30-23 win over the Broncos on Sunday, but his full participation in the first practice of Week 9 suggest the injury was only a minor concern. The speedy wideout should be ready to handle his usual workload this weekend against the Browns.

Expected to practice

Hill (groin) is expected to practice Wednesday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis: Hill's ability to practice in any capacity suggests he wasn't injured too badly during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-23 win over Denver. The Chiefs may want to restrict Hill's practice workload this week, as there's always concern about minor groin or hamstring injuries lingering if the player pushes too hard. Another update will be available later Wednesday when the Chiefs release their initial injury report for their Week 9 game in Cleveland.

Suffers strained groin Sunday

Coach Andy Reid relayed Sunday that Hill strained his groin late in the Chiefs' 30-23 win over the Broncos, Brooke Pryor of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis: Prior to his departure, Hill hauled in three of his four targets for 70 yards. The Chiefs should have a better idea regarding the extent of Hill's injury in the next day or two, but the groin issue tentatively puts his status up in the air for Week 9 against the Browns. If Hill is forced to miss any action, added targets could be in store for fellow wideouts Sammy Watkins and Chris Conley and tight end Travis Kelce.

Exits Sunday's game with groin injury

Hill suffered a groin injury late in Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Analysis: Prior to his exit from the game, Hill caught three of his four targets for 70 yards. Now that he's nursing an injury, the speedy wideout's status is worth monitoring closely as next weekend's game against the Browns approaches.

Scores again in primetime

Hill caught seven passes (10 targets) for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-10 win over Cincinnati.

Analysis: Hill could have finished with a much larger line if he hadn't dropped a wide-open pass in the end zone that hit him in the hands in the third quarter of Sunday's blowout win. Still, the dynamic receiver was able to give fantasy owners his seventh touchdown of the year. Hill continues to be Patrick Mahomes' favorite target, and he has now averaged north of 10 targets over his last four contests. The 24-year-old possesses a unique combination of high-volume targets and an ability to take the top…read more

Goes off for three scores

Hill racked up 142 yards and three touchdowns on seven receptions (12 targets) in Sunday's 43-40 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Patrick Mahomes -- and in turn, Hill -- were held in check in the first half against the Patriots' "bend, but don't break" defense. That strategy only worked for two quarters, as Hill was able to break the top off New England's secondary with three second-half scores, the last of which came on a 75-yard catch-and-run that tied the game at 40. The 24-year-old's heavy involvement in the passing game -- he led all Kansas City receivers in catches and targets -- coupled with his home-run hitting…read more

Gains 87 yards

Hill caught four of seven targets for 61 yards and added 26 yards on two carries during Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: After two relatively quiet games against the 49ers and Broncos, Hill showed a little more spark against a stout Jaguars defense on Sunday. Hill is often a gamble, and you pay a premium in case he goes off with a big receiving day with his speed. Sunday was a step in the right direction after a mini-slump, but a matchup with New England should bring its own challenges as, despite some warts, the Patriots defense ranks in the top 10 in limiting opponents' yards per reception.

Finishes with nine grabs

Hill caught nine of 13 targets for 54 yards in Monday night's 27-23 win over the Broncos. He also rushed once for two yards and returned a punt 37 yards.

Analysis: Hill led the Chiefs in both receptions and targets, setting season-high marks in the process, yet was relatively well contained by the Broncos defense. Besides his long punt return, Hill's biggest gain Monday came in the form of a 15-yard catch, which paled in comparison to his average grab of 22.1 yards entering the contest. While Hill is seemingly always primed to explode, his Week 5 matchup against the similarly spectacular Jaguars secondary should make for quite the confrontation.

Kept in check during win

Hill brought in two of five targets for 51 yards, rushed twice for five yards, returned a punt for five yards and recovered a fumble in the Chiefs' 38-27 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Analysis: Hill finally came back down to earth to an extent, although he still logged a 42-yard reception. His targets did drop for a second straight week, as Patrick Mahomes honed in on Travis Kelce and Sammy Watkins frequently. Hill will undoubtedly fall victim to game plans designed specifically against him, but his elite speed will keep him a high-upside play regardless of matchup and format. He'll look to bounce back against the Broncos in a Week 4 Monday night divisional battle.

Burns Steelers

Hill hauled in five of six targets for 90 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 42-37 win over the Steelers.

Analysis: Hill kept the good times rolling for Kansas City early in the fourth quarter, splitting two defenders for a 29-yard touchdown on a Patrick Mahomes dime. The Mahomes-Hill connection, featuring Mahomes' arm strength and Hill's speed, should terrify opposing defenses. Hill has three touchdowns and is averaging 21.6 yards per catch to start the season.

Scores three touchdowns versus Chargers

Hill caught seven of eight targets for 169 yards and two touchdowns while also scoring on a 91-yard punt return in Sunday's 38-28 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Hill made an impact early, scoring two touchdowns within the first 10 minutes of the game, while also adding a 30-yard catch in the opening period. He was relatively quiet in the second half until he scored on a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The speedy wideout displayed a good rapport with quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the preseason, and it carried over into Sunday's game, as Hill easily led the Chiefs in all receiving categories. Next week, Hill will look to once again post big…read more

Brings in all eight targets versus Bears

Hill caught all eight of his targets for 88 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Bears.

Analysis: Hill comfortably led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards in this one while displaying outstanding chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He managed a long gain of 28 yards and was hauled down on several other occasions before he had a chance to break off big plays. Hill has now amazingly caught all 12 targets from Mahomes over the last two weeks while churning out 165 yards and a touchdown. Combined with his otherworldly speed, Hill's rapport with the big-armed Mahomes should…read more

Takes top off Atlanta defense

Hill caught all four of his targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons.

Analysis: The NFL's preeminent deep threat managed just 18 yards on his first three receptions, then flew past a trio of defenders to catch a long touchdown from Patrick Mahomes with 17 seconds remaining in the first half. Meanwhile, Sammy Watkins finished the night catchless, with his three targets including an interception and a bad drop. Watkins appears destined for a secondary role, as Hill is off to a much better start this preseason and has seen significantly more throws from Mahomes during…read more

Expected to play first half Friday

Hill and the Chiefs' starters on offense are on track to play all of the first half of Friday's preseason game against the Falcons.

Analysis: The speedy wideout is thus poised to get a full half of live action to gel with first-year starter Patrick Mahomes, marking his first significant game reps with Mahomes since the QB officially took over under center this offseason. The second-year signal-caller represents a significant upgrade in terms of arm strength over Alex Smith, so he may be able to better take advantage of Hill's ability to take the top off of defenses.

Returns to practice Tuesday

Hill (ankle) returned to the practice field Tuesday, the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: Hill missed practice last Thursday after twisting his ankle, but he appears to be fine after giving it a couple days of rest. The issue shouldn't prevent him from participating in practices moving forward as Hill looks to build his rapport with second-year quarterback and first-year starter Patrick Mahomes.

Sidelined with twisted ankle

Hill was held out of Thursday's practice with an ankle injury, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: Hill reportedly twisted his ankle in a prior practice, but there doesn't seem to be much concern surrounding the star wide receiver's health, and his absence Thursday was likely just precautionary. It wouldn't be surprising if the team limited Hill or even held him out of OTAs entirely to ensure he doesn't do any further damage to the ankle before training camp.

Hill caught seven of 11 targets for 87 yards and added a 14-yard carry in Saturday's 22-21, wild-card round loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Hill had a couple of glaring drops in the first half, but it didn't look like they would matter as the hosts raced out to a 21-3 lead. Tennessee was able to focus on taking Hill away after tight end Travis Kelce exited with a concussion in the second quarter, however, and the speedster failed to make much of an impact when the struggling Kansas City offense needed him most after falling behind late. Hill remains one of the league's most explosive players and should hold plenty of value next…read more

Officially inactive in Week 17

Hill (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 17 tilt against the Broncos.

Analysis: The designation is a mere formality, as Hill's expected status had been announced Friday. The speedster's absence Sunday will afford Albert Wilson No. 1 receiver duty, while the likes of Demarcus Robinson, Jehu Chesson and De'Anthony Thomas will help round out the receiving corps for rookie signal caller Patrick Mahomes in his first NFL start.

Won't play in Week 17

Hill (not injury-related) won't play Sunday against the Broncos, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: The Chiefs are locked into the AFC's fourth playoff seed, so Hill, as well as QB Alex Smith -- among others likely -- will not play in Week 17. As a result, look for the likes of Demarcus Robinson, Jehu Chesson and De'Anthony Thomas to see added wideout reps in Week 17. They'll be catching passes from rookie QB Patrick Mahomes.

Hill brought in six of seven targets for 109 yards and netted minus-1 yard on his sole rush in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Dolphins. He also gained one yard on his sole punt return.

Analysis: Hill wasn't able to get into the end zone, but his reception and yardage totals both paced the Chiefs and he was able to make multiple catches downfield. The second-year speedster also eclipsed the century mark through the air for the second time in the last four games, and his total haul helped push his career-high receiving yardage total to 1,183. Hill will look to finish the regular season with a flourish and help Kansas City's playoff positioning against the Broncos in Week 17.

Hill caught five of six targets for 88 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 30-13 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Most of Hill's receptions on the day were of the short variety, but an explosive 64-yard catch and run in the second quarter afforded him plenty of fantasy utility. This productive outing was significant for Hill, who has now set new career highs in catches and touchdowns while going over 1,000 receiving yards for the first time. Though he still relies on big plays for gaudy fantasy numbers, Hill has become a much more steady contributor on offense in his second NFL season and will look to…read more

Hill corralled four of six targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over Oakland.

Analysis: Hill's biggest play was a 44-yard catch in the first half. He made three catches of at least 40 yards last week, so the speedy second-year player has found the explosiveness that had been missing during his team's recent slide down the standings. Tight end Travis Kelce saw 13 targets to Hill's six in this one, but the wide receiver finished with one more yard to lead the team.

Hill caught six of nine targets for 185 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Hill finally made the most of his recent increase in volume, as he got free deep for a 79-yard touchdown in the third quarter before scoring a go-ahead 40-yarder in the fourth. His previously dormant big-play ability emerged again on a 40-yard catch later in the fourth, but those plays still weren't enough to snap Kansas City's losing streak, which now sits at four games.

Hill caught seven of 11 targets for 41 yards while rushing twice for 13 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Bills.

Analysis: The stagnating Kansas City offense did a good job of getting the ball into Hill's hands, as he easily led the team in targets while tying his season high of seven catches for the second consecutive week. He wasn't able to turn any of those looks into big plays, however, gaining no more than 11 yards on any of his catches while being held below 50 receiving yards for the fifth time this season.

Hill caught all seven of his targets for 68 yards and added a 16-yard carry in Sunday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Giants.

Analysis: The explosive Hill never found the room to put his team over the top with a huge play, as a 38-yard catch represented his biggest gain of the day. He's been largely held in check as of late, tallying less than 70 receiving yards in six of the past seven games.