The Kansas City Chiefs started their first practice session of the week, ahead of the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, with the best news possible. 

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid took the podium for his media availability and informed reporters of the team's favorable injury situation. 

"As far as the injuries go, there's nobody to really mention," Reid said. "Everybody will practice today." 

This echoed what Reid told reporters on Saturday evening and Monday afternoon about the injury situation. This team is not only healthy, but it's healthier than it was even heading into the AFC divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans. 

On the other hand, the Bills are dealing with some injuries on the defensive side of the ball. Sean McDermott told reporters that S Taylor Rapp would not practice on Wednesday and is considered "day-to-day." CB Christian Benford is in the NFL's concussion protocol and was expected to participate in practice only in a limited capacity. LB Matt Milano was also expected to be limited due to what is being described as "hamstring soreness."

Bills injury updates from HC Sean McDermott:

– Safety Taylor Rapp (hip) won’t practice today, day-to-day
– CB Christian Benford remains in concussion protocol, but will be limited in practice. Key progress.
– LB Matt Milano will be limited in practice with hamstring soreness.

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Here's a look at the first injury reports of the week for both teams. . . 

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Chiefs' first injury report:

Player	Injury	Wednesday
G Mike Caliendo	Shoulder	FP
QB Patrick Mahomes	Ankle	FP
RT Jawaan Taylor	Knee	FP
CB Jaylen Watson	Ankle	FP

KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

Observations:

• The only "new" injury on the report is Mike Caliendo, who was a full participant in practice but has a shoulder injury. You don't want him playing at half-strength because he's already looked outmatched on occasion. It doesn't appear to be a significant injury, but it bears monitoring, given that the team could move Joe Thuney back inside and switch to D.J. Humphries at left tackle.

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Bills' first injury report:

Player	Injury	Wednesday
CB Christian Benford	Concussion	LP
OT Dion Dawkins	Illness	DNP
S Damar Hamlin	Rib	FP
CB Taron Johnson	Neck/Shoulder	FP
TE Dalton Kincaid	Knee	FP
DB Cam Lewis	Shoulder	FP
C Connor McGovern	Shoulder	FP
LB Matt Milano	Biceps/Hamstring	LP
S Taylor Rapp	Back/Hip	DNP
DE Greg Rousseau	Finger	FP
LB Dorian Williams	Elbow	FP

KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

Observations:

• Dion Dawkins is the only player besides the three aforementioned who was not a full participant in practice. He missed practice due to sickness and is likely to be back this week. 

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