Injury Report: Chiefs Healthier Than Bills Ahead of Divisional Round
ICARO Media Group
In the lead-up to the Divisional Round matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, both teams have released their injury reports. It appears that the Chiefs have a slight advantage in terms of player availability, as they have ruled out three players for the game.
The Chiefs will be without wide receiver Skyy Moore, left tackle Wanya Morris, and defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi. Moore, who is currently on injured reserve, would have needed to be activated to the 53-man roster in order to play. Morris' status suggests that he may have suffered a setback, as he went from practicing fully on Wednesday to being limited on Thursday and not practicing at all on Friday. Donovan Smith will take over at left tackle for the Chiefs against the Bills.
Head coach Andy Reid has confirmed that defensive tackle Mike Pennel will be among the players stepping up to replace the injured Nnadi. This will be an important task for the Chiefs, as Nnadi's absence will be felt on the defensive line.
On the other side, the Bills have ruled out wide receiver Gabe Davis, linebacker Baylon Spector, cornerback Christian Benford, and safety Taylor Rapp due to various injuries. These players will be unavailable to make an impact in the game.
The Bills have four key players listed as questionable. Linebacker Terrel Bernard, cornerback Taron Johnson, punter Sam Martin, and cornerback Rasul Douglas will undergo further evaluation before a decision is made on their availability for the Divisional Round. The Bills will be hoping that these players can recover in time to contribute to their efforts against the Chiefs.
Although wide receiver Stefon Diggs is expected to play, his foot issue has limited his practice time. Diggs was unable to practice on Thursday and was limited on Friday, indicating that his foot problem may be significant. However, he has been given the green light to take the field on game day.
Overall, it can be concluded that the Chiefs are in a relatively healthier state than the Bills leading up to the Divisional Round. While both teams will have to make adjustments due to injuries, the Chiefs' three ruled-out players contrast with the Bills' increased uncertainty surrounding their key players. This may give the Chiefs a slight advantage as they aim to secure a spot in the Conference Championships.