Injury update
After not practicing on Wednesday, Pacheco worked in a team walkthrough on Thursday but was held out of afternoon practice once again. Returning to close out the week was a good sign for Pacheco heading into the weekend. He's officially questionable for the AFC title game but is expected to play.

The good news for the Chiefs is safety Mike Edwards progressed to full participation in practice on Friday after not working on Wednesday and being limited on Thursday. He's listed as questionable for Sunday's game, although there's growing optimism that he could clear concussion protocol in time to play.

Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. is questionable as he continues to work through a neck injury. He was a limited participant in Wednesday and Thursday's practices but didn't work at all on Friday. Gay played just 11 defensive snaps last Sunday before exiting the Bills game. He's a critical part of Kansas City's game plan against rushing quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, so his status is a huge one to watch over the weekend

With Nnadi out, expect veteran Mike Pennel to step back into his role along the defensive line. In the Divisional Round, he played a season-high 40 snaps.

Willie Gay thinking about next season.

He's trying to get paid, it's important for him to play and play well in these types of games.

If the dude has a disc issue (and that's the rumor; or a bad enough stinger that it has nerves firing in his neck) then he can't !@#%ing play.

Everyone knows what they say to WRs over the middle and LBers in coverage, right?

"Head on a swivel"

What do y'all think that 'swivel' is, fellas?!?

If the guy can't turn his head, he can't play football. He's trying. I think he'll give it a go on Sunday. But man, when those nerves get fired up, they're REALLY hard to calm down. I have a bad C7 and if that disc pinches, it's a pretty acute problem for 3-5 days and a lingering problem that can be aggravated fairly easily for another week or so after that.

I feel for the guy. He knows this is his moment. It's his time to shine in a matchup that could REALLY allow him to stand out. Athleticism vs. athleticism vs a guy largely considered one of the most athletic players in the league at any position in Lamar Jackson.

Well, except for by the Ravens fans, who insist he's just really smart.

But setting them aside for a moment, Gay could stand out on a national stage here by doing what he's best at. And his body isn't wanting to cooporate.

That suuuuuuuuucks for him.

I know he's probably gone but I'll miss him. Dude's energy is awesome and he's been a lot of fun to have in KC. I hope he gets out there and kicks ass on his way to a massive bag somewhere.

Willie should come out neckrolled up.

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He honestly was not running well in the Bills game. He was stiff (Im sure due to the neck)

Some people really forget just how athletic Leo Chenal is. A guy that big running a 4.53 40 is insane. He's gonna be Willlie's replacement.

And while that 4.53 and below 7 cone is definitely above the 90th percentile for a LB, Willie is just a bit faster and also better in pass coverage.

Against Josh Allen that's not a big deal but Lamar is a legit 4.4 guy with superior athleticism.

Really hope Willie can play

So who is spying Lamar if Gay can’t go… Tranquill?

That’s it. Chiefs have zero chance.

They wouldn’t be more screwed if they drank a box of wine with the WWE execs and found someone swinging a barb wire wrapped mick foley rubber dong at them.

Congratulations on the Dub Baltimore fans. Be sure to light those celebratory riot fires in food locations.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> DE Mike Danna expects DT Chris Jones to be a &quot;dominant force&quot; with another $1 million incentive on the line in the AFC title game.</p>&mdash; Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/goldmctNFL/status/1750961681063166277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lamar Jackson disagrees with this strategy.

Even if Willie plays, it is hard to imagine him moving around at full speed and making the type of plays he can make when healthy.

I have zero doubt thousands of people will be wearing 2024 Baltimore Ravens, AFC and Super Bowl Champions swag soon.


Congratulations to all of those repping the ravens championship shirts….

….in sub Saharan Africa.

Darius Harris elevated. Willie Gay insurance