West suffered a concussion Saturday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

West exited Saturday's practice with a head injury that has since been confirmed as a concussion. The injury means that West will have to miss a few days of practice at a minimum until he's able to clear the concussion protocol. Damien Williams and Kerwynn Williams to handle the running back duties while West, Spencer Ware (knee), and Kareem Hunt (hamstring) are out.

West left Saturday's practice early to be evaluated for a possible concussion, Nate Taylor of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

West will have to enter the league's concussion protocol and subsequently be cleared before he can return to action. Given the nature of head injuries in today's football climate, West will likely miss several practices before receiving clearance. As of right now there is no timetable for a return. Kerwynn Williams could be in line to take over for West during his absence.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid wants West's teammate Kareem Hunt to take on a larger role in the passing game, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Spencer Ware (knee) expected back in the fold after missing the entire 2017 season, West appears to be the odd man out in the Kansas City backfield. Hunt proved more than capable of handling passing downs, an area that was West's domain for much of 2017, when he caught 27 passes and only took 18 carries. His salary is small enough that the Chiefs could justify retaining all three backs, but it also wouldn't come as a major surprise if West were to be released at some point this offseason. Reid seems to be hinting at Hunt taking on passing downs while ceding a portion of the early downs to Ware.

West caught two passes for one yard during Saturday's wild-card loss to the Titans. He finished the 2017 regular season with 27 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns and 18 rushes for 72 yards and two scores due to his absence in Week 17.

EDGE Analysis

West was expected to take the lead role for the Chiefs during Week 17, but an illness forced him to miss the contest. He provided minimal impact during the team's postseason game, but once again served in his role as a supplemental pass-catcher, spelling Kareem Hunt. He remains under contract through 2018, but it remains to be seen how frequently he will be utilized next season with Spencer Ware (knee) likely returning to the fold.

West (illness) practiced in full Tuesday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official sitel reports.

EDGE Analysis

West came down with an illness at an inopportune time, sitting out Week 17 in a game Kareem Hunt was supposed to receive a day off. Instead, Akeem Hunt got the call after the other Hunt's early TD run, only to suffer an ankle injury that forced his placement on IR on Tuesday. With West healthy again, he'll act as the direct backup to Kareem Hunt in Saturday's wild-card game against the Titans, but the recently re-signed C.J. Spiller will also be around as a depth RB option.

West (illness) was downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

West missed practice Thursday and Friday with the undisclosed illness and was originally listed as questionable. The Chiefs were expected to rest rookie workhorse Kareem Hunt with the team locked in to the AFC's No. 4 playoff seed, but now the only other available running back on the roster is Akeem Hunt. The latter Hunt appears primed for a heavy workload against the Broncos on Sunday, but the Chiefs could also look to make a last minute roster addition to add some depth to the position.

West (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after missing practice Thursday and Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Akeem Hunt (shoulder) is also listed as questionable, though we expect both backs to suit up this weekend. With the Chiefs entrenched as the AFC's No. 4 playoff seed, starting running back Kareem Hunt is a candidate to be rested in Week 17, per ESPN's Adam Teicher. As a result, West and Akeem Hunt and appear on track to see expanded roles this weekend. Of the two, West (assuming he plays) profiles as the safer fantasy streaming option in Week 17.

West was a non-participant at the Chiefs' practice Thursday due to an undisclosed illness, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

West remains the Chiefs' No. 2 running back behind workhorse Kareem Hunt heading into Week 17, but the team already being locked into the No. 4 playoff spot could lead to a more varied usage of running backs this week. Kansas City has already opted to rest starting quarterback Alex Smith in favor of rookie Patrick Mahomes, and it would similarly make sense for them to limit Hunt's workload in a game that won't affect the standings, although no official announcement has yet been made. West's participation at Friday's practice should provide a better indication of his potential availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

West caught three passes on four targets for 28 yards Sunday against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

As per usual, Kareem Hunt took on a workhorse role for the Chiefs, carrying the ball 29 times. West didn't receive a tote Sunday, but he added to his contributions in the receiving game out of the backfield. He should continue in that supplemental role in the stretch run and the playoffs but remains unlikely to be a factor for fantasy purposes.

West rushed for six yards on five carries during Sunday's 30-13 win over the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

West scored his first touchdown since Week 1 during Week 14, but started another scoreless streak on Sunday. The fourth-year back has been a bit of an enigma in recent weeks. It appeared, briefly, that he might find a role as a pass-catcher out of the backfield with 12 receptions from Weeks 10 to 13. He hasn't caught another pass since and seems unlikely to be much of a factor down the stretch with rookie Kareem Hunt righting the ship after a mid-season slide. Hunt has 344 yards over the past two games and seems likely to be Kansas City's focal point as it pushes for the playoffs.