Report: Chiefs' Tyreek Hill to Play vs. Steelers; Travis Kelce Waiting for Clearance

Kansas City Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill has reportedly been removed from the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list, per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, clearing him to play Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

As for tight end Travis Kelce, the Chiefs are "likely to activate" him Saturday, per Rapoport, "but he has not cleared, source said. This is in case he clears the protocols on Sunday."

While being without Kelce would be hardly ideal, having Hill available is a huge boost for a 10-4 Chiefs team trying to lock down the top overall seed in the AFC playoffs and an AFC West crown. The Chiefs seem like a pretty safe bet to earn a seventh straight postseason berth regardless. 

They've certainly come a long way from a 3-4 start, winning seven straight.

Hill, 27, is a big reason for the turnaround. He's having yet another excellent season, posting 102 catches for 1,178 yards and nine touchdowns. It's his first season with 100 or more receptions, his fourth season going over 1,100 receiving yards and his fifth straight season with seven or more touchdown receptions. 

No surprise, then, that he's a six-time Pro Bowler, three-time first-team All-Pro selection and a one-time champion. Accounting for his speed, ability to stretch defenses both vertically and horizontally and his ankle-breaking ability after the catch continues to be a nightmare for opposing defenses. 

The 7-6-1 Steelers will be the latest team to try as they attempt to keep their faint playoff hopes alive.