Guys like Starks, Sitton, and Bishop are going to get extra rest to be ready for the playoffs. Precautions are a good thing.
Clifton has played with many injuries and we will be told of "remarkable progress" once the playoffs start.
The Raiders and Chiefs are nonconference and unimportant games, only tick marks in the win column.
In fact the game against Mr. Haney and the teddy bears isn't that big either except for tradition and a Chtistmas treat.
Getting healthy and avoiding further injury is important.