Chiefs worrying about Johnson's foot injury, prognosis

"Before Priest came back, Kolby was kind of being groomed to be that second guy," Edwards said. "Priest comes, and that kind of puts a different spin on it. If Larry does miss some time, then we're going to find out about Kolby, which is good. He could be that second guy."

Holmes, who scored on a 2-point conversion after Johnson went out, has worked hard to get in shape. But no one is sure if he's regained the feel and timing that made him a three-time Pro Bowler.

"The only thing I've been doing for the last 10 or 12 weeks is working my tail off," he said. "I'll continue to do that, and if the opportunity presents itself, I'll be ready."

Sunday was the first time he'd appeared at Arrowhead Stadium since he was injured.

"It was something that has been a long time in the works," Holmes said. "To make it to the first home game since the 22-month layoff, I'm excited. I couldn't ask for anything more. It was a nice welcome back."

Smith said Monday he had spoken with Johnson to wish him well.

"I talked to him, asked him how he was doing," Smith said. "He said he was home just relaxing. That's pretty much all we said."

Smith said he did not discuss Johnson's status for this week's game against Denver.

"We didn't talk about that. I didn't even want to bring it up," he said. "I was just checking on him to see if he was OK or not."

Smith said he would be ready to assume part of the load.

"That's why I'm here. They drafted me for a reason and I have to take advantage of that opportunity," he said.