Hill to be game-time decision vs. Texans

Kansas City Chiefs star receiver Tyreek Hill will be a game-time decision for Sunday's clash against the Houston Texans, head coach Andy Reid announced Friday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

There is "optimism" that Hill will receive clearance to return for Week 6 after missing four games with a clavicle injury, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported earlier in the day.

Rapoport added that Hill will undergo a scan on the injury ahead of the important game against Texans, a fellow AFC contender.

"Similar to the Sam Darnold situation (with the New York Jets), feelings are one thing, but tests and scans are another thing," Rapoport said. "They are going to scan the bone, make sure that it has healed properly, make sure it's safe for him to be out there."

Hill was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and was then upgraded to full for Thursday's session.

While Hill could return, it appears Sammy Watkins will likely be sidelined in Week 6, as the veteran pass-catcher was listed as doubtful due to a hamstring injury, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher.

The Chiefs have gone 3-1 since Hill suffered the injury in the season opener, with their high-flying offense continuing to rack up yards (444.6 per game, second in the league) and points (29.6 per game, fourth).

However, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Co. were stymied by the Indianapolis Colts in last week's surprising 19-13 loss. The quarterback has thrown just one touchdown in the last two games after tossing 10 in his first three starts.

The potential return of Hill, who was named a first-team All-Pro in 2018 after a 1,479-yard campaign, would be a major boost for a Chiefs team looking to keep pace with the undefeated New England Patriots.