11 Chiefs players appear on the first injury report for NFL regular-season finale in Week 18 vs. Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos have completed their first practices ahead of their Week 18 tilt at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium. While many Chiefs starters are confirmed to be taking a back seat in Week 18, several players still participated in the first practice session of the week in a […]
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos have completed their first practices ahead of their Week 18 tilt at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.
While many Chiefs starters are confirmed to be taking a back seat in Week 18, several players still participated in the first practice session of the week in a limited capacity. Only the players previously ruled out of practice by Andy Reid didn't participate on Wednesday. This is to keep the players mentally sharp with a long period of rest ahead of the AFC's divisional round of the playoffs.
Here's a look at the first injury reports of the week for both the Chiefs and Broncos. . .
First Chiefs Injury Report
| Player | Injury | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
DT Chris Jones | Calf | DNP |
RB Isiah Pacheco | Ribs | DNP |
RT Jawaan Taylor | Knee | DNP |
WR Mecole Hardman (IR) | Knee | LP |
QB Patrick Mahomes | Ankle | LP |
CB Trent McDuffie | Knee | LP |
DT Mike Pennel | Hamstring | LP |
DB Chamarri Conner | Concussion | FP |
LT D.J. Humphries | Hamstring | FP |
WR Nikko Remigio | Wrist | FP |
DB Chris Roland-Wallace | Shoulder | FP |
KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related
Observations:
- Both D.J. Humphries and Chamarri Conner were listed as full participants in practice. Humphries has been absent since Week 14, while Conner suffered a concussion in Week 15 against the Browns and has missed the past two games.
- CB Trent McDuffie (knee) and DT Mike Pennel (hamstring) were both limited in practice. They're dealing with new injuries after not appearing on the injury report at all last week.
- WR Nikko Remigio (wrist) and DB Chris Roland-Wallace (shoulder) are both listed with new injuries, but they were also full participants in practice. They're key depth players that will be relied upon in Week 18.
First Broncos Injury Report
| Player | Injury | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
RB Tyler Badie | Back | FP |
OLB Nik Bonitto | Wrist | FP |
LB Justin Strnad | Heel | FP |
DL Zach Allen | NIR (Rest) | LP |
OT Frank Crum | Illness | DNP |
OG Ben Powers | NIR (Rest) | DNP |
KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related
Observations:
- The Broncos are about as healthy as you could possibly ask for going into a must-win game against a Chiefs team slated to rest their starters.
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