# Chiefs lose key protector before Seahawks clash

> Chiefs' Josh Simmons injured before Seahawks game.
- Title: Chiefs lose key protector before Seahawks clash · Newsweek
- Summary: Chiefs' Josh Simmons injured before Seahawks game. Chiefs' left tackle Josh Simmons placed on injured reserve due to bulging disc, missing at least four…
- Keywords: chiefs, seahawks, josh simmons, patrick mahomes, nfl, bulging disc, injured reserve, lose, key, protector, clash, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chiefs-lose-key-patrick-mahomes-protector-right-before-seahawks-clash-12607172
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chiefs, seahawks, josh simmons, patrick mahomes, nfl, bulging disc, injured reserve
## Chiefs lead NFL
Kansas City Chiefs win first five games to sit atop AFC at 5-0.
## Simmons injured
Chiefs place Josh Simmons on injured reserve due to bulging disc in lower back.
## Simmons' injury impact
Simmons misses at least four games, key for Mahomes' protection.
## Seahawks clash
Chiefs face Seahawks in Sunday night game at Lumen Field.
## Key takeaway

Chiefs' left tackle Josh Simmons placed on injured reserve due to bulging disc, missing at least four games before Seahawks clash.