Chiefs' second injury report ahead of divisional round playoff game vs. Texans continues to show good news

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans have now completed two practice sessions ahead of their upcoming playoff showdown on Saturday.  All 52 players on the Chiefs' active roster continued to practice in some capacity on Wednesday, which is all the proof they need for the No. 1 seed and awarded first-round bye week being […]

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Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hands off to running back Isiah Pacheco (10) against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans have now completed two practice sessions ahead of their upcoming playoff showdown on Saturday. 

All 52 players on the Chiefs' active roster continued to practice in some capacity on Wednesday, which is all the proof they need for the No. 1 seed and awarded first-round bye week being necessary. They still have some injury questions surrounding CB Jaylen Watson, who looks to be activated from injured reserve ahead of the playoff game. Meanwhile, there are plenty of guys like Chris Jones who are feeling quite rejuvenated and making a return to the practice field after dealing with injuries late in the season. 

Let's examine the Chiefs' and Texans' second injury reports of the week ahead of the divisional round of the playoffs. . .


Second Chiefs Injury Report

PlayerInjuryTuesdayWednesday

WR Mecole Hardman (IR)

Calf

LP

LP

CB Jaylen Watson (IR)

Ankle

FP

FP

DT Chris Jones

Knee

FP

FP

RT Jawaan Taylor

Knee

FP

FP

RB Isiah Pacheco

Ribs

FP

FP

QB Patrick Mahomes

Ankle

FP

FP

CB Trent McDuffie

Knee

FP

FP

LT D.J. Humphries

Hamstring

FP

FP

DB Chamarri Conner

Shoulder

FP

FP

WR Nikko Remigio

Wrist

FP

FP

FB Carson Steele

Hip

FP

FP

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

Observations:

  • The Chiefs' injury report remained status quo as the team ramped things up during Tuesday's practice, with players wearing helmets and spiders.
  • Mecole Hardman is the lone player who hasn't been able to practice in full, which doesn't bode well for his activation for the divisional round of the playoffs. 

Second Texans Injury Report

PlayerInjuryTuesdayWednesday

LB Azeez Al-Shaair

Knee

DNP

LP

OL Shaq Mason

Knee

DNP

LP

OL Juice Scruggs

Ankle

DNP

LP

WR Robert Woods

Hip

DNP

DNP

DL Denico Autry

Knee

LP

LP

TE Dalton Schultz

Shoulder

LP

LP

WR Nico Collins

Rest

LP

DL Will Anderson Jr.

Hand/Elbow

FP

FP

OL Nick Broeker

Hand

FP

FP

TE Teagan Quitoriano

Calf

FP

FP

RB Joe Mixon

Ankle

LP

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

Observations:

  • Texans RB Joe Mixon added to the injury report with an ankle injury. He participated in a limited capacity at practice. 
  • Veteran WR Robert Woods was the lone non-participant on Wednesday, but six total players were limited.