Forty-eight hours after Josh Simmons decided to attend to a “family matter” that kept him from playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6, fans are still left in the dark as to what happened and/or what to expect in the future.

That’s both surprising and appropriate.

The Chiefs were thrown a major curveball just hours before taking the field at Arrowhead Stadium to host the Detroit Lions in primetime with the news that Simmons was missing in action. First came the designation of “questionable” on the Chiefs’ injury report for personal reasons. Then further reports clouded his availability before he was finally ruled out.

Fortunately for all parties involved, the Chiefs made relatively easy work of the Lions to even their record to 3-3. Backup tackle Jaylon Moore stepped in like the hoped-for answer that Brett Veach envisioned when he signed the lineman to a two-year deal in free agency.

Chiefs Kingdom is still in the dark about Josh Simmons’ absence, which is how it should be.

Even after the game, no new information was made available by the Chiefs. Head coach Andy Reid refused to say anything about the situation or even how much he knew about the situation, other than to acknowledge that he was aware Simmons would not be available for Week 6.

On the one hand, it’s quite shocking that nothing new has come out about Simmons’ decision to fly to California on game day. The relentless cycle of interest in and information about the National Football League means that someone somewhere always has something to offer about a given situation. We’re not privy to how big the circle is of those who know what’s happening with Simmons, but it’s noteworthy that no one has shed any more light on his absence, whether from the Chiefs’ organization or Simmons’ sphere of influence.

On the other hand, the fact that the average fan is in the dark is a good thing. A personal matter is personal. There’s no real need for anyone on the outside to know what’s happening on the inside, especially if it’s a sensitive matter or pivotal time. It’s often difficult to remember this when trolls are making judgments or predictions about what is really going on. The truth is that Simmons felt the need to take care of something. That’s that.

Beyond that, there’s simply no need for any more conversation. The Chiefs will step in at some point if and when it’s appropriate, and only when that information is made available should fans even concern themselves with the matter.

On the field, the Chiefs proved they can ride out the storm with the talent they already have in-house, but even if the opposite proved true, Simmons’ business would still be his own.