Chiefs at Falcons airs on CBS as Kelce exits with ankle injury

Quick answer

The Kansas City Chiefs visited the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 1 p.m. ET (11.30pm IST) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the game was shown on CBS. During the game Kelce went to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury and was listed as questionable to return.

Key facts

Chiefs vs Falcons kicked off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, 15 November, on CBS.
Kelce left for the locker room with an apparent ankle injury and was questionable to return.
Running back Kenneth Walker III was ruled out with a groin injury.
Patrick Mahomes had no injury designation after his elbow injury against the Jets.
The Chiefs entered the game 6-2, with a chance to match the Denver Broncos atop the AFC West.

How to watch Chiefs vs Falcons

The Week 10 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons kicked off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, 15 November 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. CBS carried the broadcast. FOX Sports' viewing guide refers to streaming options, but the sources available to us do not name a specific streaming service.

The sources do not include a final score.

Chris Jones has rejoined the team in Atlanta. He will play tomorrow. https://t.co/xKnMK9ZchP
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 15, 2026

Kelce's ankle injury

Kelce went to the locker room during the game with an apparent ankle injury, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported. Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reported that he was questionable to return.

Who was out for Kansas City

Running back Kenneth Walker III missed the game after reporting groin tightness on Friday morning. FOX Sports' preview, citing the official Week 10 injury report, still listed him as questionable, but the Chiefs later ruled him out and gave him a week to recover. Walker, second in the NFL in rushing, has 872 yards and seven touchdowns at 5.5 yards per carry.

"We're not going to put him at risk. If he can go, he can go. If he can't, he can't," head coach Andy Reid told reporters after Friday's practice. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Walker is expected to be able to play the following Sunday against the Cardinals. Rookie Emmett Johnson was expected to take first-team running back duties.

Offensive lineman Jaylonn Moore, defensive lineman Peter Woods and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott were also ruled out. SportsLine's injury feed additionally lists Ott (hamstring) as out, while Downs was active and set for his Chiefs debut. Nussmeier was inactive as the emergency third quarterback, and Delane (shoulder) was active. For Atlanta, Dalton was inactive and named emergency third quarterback.

Mahomes and Chris Jones cleared to play

Patrick Mahomes carried no injury designation after hurting his right elbow in the 8 November win over the New York Jets. An MRI showed no major injury, according to NFL Network, and the Chiefs sought further opinions from Dr Vincent Key, the Kansas City Royals' head team physician, and Dr Keith Meister, the Texas Rangers' team physician. The scans showed a muscle strain and what one source described as "a very small sprain of his UCL," and both doctors agreed he could return.

Defensive tackle Chris Jones travelled to Atlanta separately for a personal matter, which the Chiefs said was not an injury. "Chris Jones has rejoined the team in Atlanta," the team posted on X. "He will play tomorrow." Jones had two sacks, five quarterback pressures and a batted pass in the 35-12 win over the Jets, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Form going into the game

Kansas City came in at 6-2 after losses at Seattle and Denver were followed by the win over the Jets, and a victory would lift them to 7-2, level with the Broncos, who were on a bye. The Falcons had lost two in a row, but with no NFC South team above three wins, they were only half a game out of first place.

Mahomes has 14 touchdown passes, four interceptions and 2,037 passing yards, and has been sacked 11 times. Penix has 1,444 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions, four of them in one game at Tampa Bay on 1 November. Bijan Robinson has 880 rushing yards, five touchdowns and 31 receptions.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is Chiefs vs Falcons on?

The game was broadcast on CBS.

What time did Chiefs vs Falcons start?

Kick-off was at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, 15 November 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Is Patrick Mahomes playing against the Falcons?

Yes. Mahomes had no injury designation after practising fully all week, and two specialist doctors agreed he could safely return from his elbow injury.

Why did Kenneth Walker III miss the Falcons game?

Walker reported groin tightness on Friday morning, did not practise that day and was ruled out. He is expected to be able to play against the Cardinals the following Sunday.

What happened to Kelce against the Falcons?

Kelce went to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury and was listed as questionable to return.

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