Chiefs' Alex Smith lacerates spleen, out vs Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs will turn to back-up quarterback Chase Daniel against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday after the team broke the news that Alex Smith had a lacerated spleen. Adam Teicher has the full details from the Chiefs announcement. Find FULL COVERAGE HERE.

Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder says Alex Smith has lacerated spleen and will not play Sunday

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Took shot to abdomen last week vs. Pittsburgh

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Smith didn't feel right earlier this week but he practiced

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Chase Daniel will start season's final game vs San Diego for second straight season

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Burkholder says it takes 6 weeks for Smith to recover

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But Chiefs are expecting full recovery

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Smith said he noticed discomfort after game but didn't think it was serious

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Said it was like stomach ache that didn't go away. Practiced Tues and Wed. and said it didn't limit him

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Smith's regret is that he ate up two days of practice snaps that otherwise would have gone to Daniel

— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) December 26, 2014