Jets vs Chiefs preview: Geno Smith stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)

The New York Jets (2-6) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at Arrowhead Stadium. Geno Smith headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.

Jets vs Chiefs: game info

• Start: 1:00 PM ET, Arrowhead Stadium.
• TV: CBS.
• Records: New York Jets 2-6, Kansas City Chiefs 5-2.

Recent form: last five games

Jets: L 23-12 at CHI, W 17-12 vs CLE, L 26-19 at NE, L 28-25 vs MIA, L 38-33 vs LV.

Chiefs: W 24-10 at MIA, W 30-27 at LV, W 22-6 vs LAC, L 20-3 at SEA, L 28-24 at DEN.

Jets vs Chiefs injury report

ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.

• Jets: VJ Payne (S) injured reserve - knee; Nahshon Wright (CB) out - back; Joseph Ossai (DE) out - ankle; Trevin Wallace (LB) out - groin; Garrett Wilson (WR) out - concussion.
• Chiefs: Peter Woods (DT) out - neck; Mansoor Delane (CB) out - shoulder; L'Jarius Sneed (CB) injured reserve - knee; Omarr Norman-Lott (DT) out - knee - knee ligament; Nikko Remigio (WR) questionable - hip.

Player trends to know

Geno Smith (Jets, QB): 165/239, 1913 yards, 12 touchdowns, 3 interceptions this season. He averages 239.1 passing yards in 8 games played, with 200+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (passing yards): 119, 182, 252, 287, 290. Passing touchdowns in those games: 1, 1, 1, 3, 2.

Braelon Allen (Jets, RB): 112 carries, 565 yards, 3 touchdowns this season. He averages 70.6 rushing yards in 8 games played, with 40+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 59, 116, 78, 104, 147. Receptions: 2, 1, 2, 6, 2.

Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs, QB): 154/232, 1795 yards, 12 touchdowns, 4 interceptions this season. He averages 256.4 passing yards in 7 games played, with 225+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 246, 225, 272, 165, 321. Passing touchdowns in those games: 2, 2, 0, 0, 3.

Kenneth Walker III (Chiefs, RB): 141 carries, 770 yards, 6 touchdowns this season. He averages 110.0 rushing yards in 7 games played, with 70+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 70, 177, 128, 36, 69. Receptions: 2, 1, 2, 4, 4.

Matchup angle

The Jets have won 1 of their last 5 and the Chiefs have won 3 of 5. Over those games the Jets scored 21.2 and allowed 25.4 a game; the Chiefs scored 20.6 and allowed 18.2.

What to watch

• Geno Smith's passing yards: 239.1 a game this season, 252, 287, 290 in his last three.
• Braelon Allen's rushing yards: 70.6 a game this season, 78, 104, 147 in his last three.
• Patrick Mahomes's passing yards: 256.4 a game this season, 272, 165, 321 in his last three.
• Kenneth Walker III's rushing yards: 110.0 a game this season, 128, 36, 69 in his last three.
• The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.

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FAQ

Is Geno Smith playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Geno Smith as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.

What time is Jets vs Chiefs today? The game starts at 1:00 PM ET at Arrowhead Stadium. TV: CBS.

How has Geno Smith played lately? Geno Smith has 239.1 passing yards a game this season and 252, 287, 290 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.