The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers have disclosed the latest injury updates on their respective players ahead of their highly anticipated matchup on Sunday. Both teams have some notable names on the injury report, which could impact their strategies and gameplay.

For the Chiefs, wide receiver Justin Watson has been ruled out of the game due to an elbow injury. This decision was expected, and it played a role in Kansas City's decision to bring back Mecole Hardman. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid indicated that he is leaning towards playing Hardman, along with defensive lineman Charles Omenihu.

Cornerback Jaylen Watson is listed as questionable after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's practice. The Chiefs will assess Watson's condition on Sunday before making a final decision on his availability. On a positive note, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive end George Karlaftis, and punter Tommy Townsend have all participated in full practices throughout the week and are cleared to play on Sunday. They had previously been listed as questionable ahead of last week's game.

Turning to the Chargers, defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day and linebacker Joey Bosa have made progress in their recoveries. Both players were limited in practice earlier in the week but have now been upgraded to full practice participants. Their presence on the field is expected for Sunday's game.

However, free safety Alohi Gilman will not be available as he has been ruled out with a toe injury. The Chargers downgraded Gilman's participation to did not participate on Friday. Cornerback Deane Leonard, a special-teams player who has been inactive for the past three weeks, is also listed as out due to a hamstring issue.

In terms of uncertainty, two Chargers players are listed as questionable. Amen Ogbongbemiga did not participate in practice for the second consecutive day, hampered by a hamstring injury. Safety Derwin James, who was already limited throughout the week, was downgraded to did not participate status on Friday. Their availability for the game remains uncertain.

To address the potential absence of Alohi Gilman, the Chargers claimed former Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylin Hawkins on Wednesday. Hawkins, despite being limited in practice on Thursday and Friday, has not received an injury designation for Sunday's game.

As the Chiefs and Chargers prepare to clash on Sunday, these injury updates will undoubtedly impact their game plans. Both teams will closely monitor the status of their players leading up to kickoff, ensuring that their rosters are optimized for what promises to be an intense showdown.