The Kansas City Chiefs will be happy to have Tyreek Hill for Thursday night’s matchup with division rival the Oakland Raiders. Hill left Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the fourth quarter to be evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit on the sideline during a punt return. Hill was cleared of a concussion, however, he is listed on the Chiefs’ injury report with a neck injury. Hill caught five passes on seven targets for 34 yards before leaving the game Sunday.
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Hill should be able to bounce back against Oakland Thursday if his neck injury is not too serious. He has had a see-saw season so far, having big games during the odd weeks including a season-high 177 yards receiving in Week 1, and sputtering in the even weeks coming off a season-low this past Sunday. Hill caught a perfect six passes for 66 yards and touchdown in the last head-to-head meeting with the Raiders.
Fantasy impact: If Hill’s performance pattern continues, he should have a good game against Oakland. The Chiefs are very thin at wide receiver so having Hill on the field is a big deal. The Raiders will not be an easy foe, but the Chiefs’ offense is clever and they will certainly find a way to get Hill involved. His neck injury does not seem to be too serious so he should be able to go a full speed. Hill is too talented to leave on the bench when he is healthy.
