**** OFFICAL Injury Watch Thread ****

[TLO]

Updates:

Originally Posted by ShowtimeSBMVP

There are no game injury designations for #SBLVII

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 10, 2023

2/7

Spoiler!

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed says he has cleared concussion protocol

— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) February 7, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Toney says he is playing

Kadarius Toney told me he’s “definitely” playing on Sunday. He suffered an ankle injury in the AFC championship game.

— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) February 7, 2023

Originally Posted by Dante84

The #Chiefs have activated RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire off IR, while they placed WR Mecole Hardman on IR, ending his season.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 6, 2023

2/2

Spoiler!

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Yes

In a departure from expectations this afternoon, Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed was on the field for some stretching and conditioning that would put him in the next stage of the concussion protocol, a very good sign for him.

— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Andy Reid is optimistic JuJu Smith-Schuster, who sustained a left knee injury Sunday, will be able to participate in the team's practices next week in Arizona.

"He's in the good place," Reid said. "The main thing is letting that thing calm down. We'll just see where it goes."

— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by Dante84

Andy Reid on Mecole Hardman: “I doubt he’ll make the Super Bowl.”

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Probably right

Andy Reid said Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, JuJu Smith-Schuster & L'Jarius Sneed are not expected to practice.

"He did a great job of playing in that game, very courageous effort," Reid said of Hardman. "My heart goes out to the kid. He is hurting."

— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Reid was particularly optimistic that among the injured players Toney and JuJu would be able to play in the Super Bowl. On JuJu, Reid said, "He's in a good place."

— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) February 2, 2023

1/31

Spoiler!

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Andy Reid said L’Jarius Snead, who spends most of his time covering teams #1 QB is in the concussion protocol. His status for the Super Bowl will be one to watch vs the #eagles

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 30, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Chiefs LB Willie Gay is optimistic about playing in the Super Bowl despite hurting his shoulder Sunday vs. Cincinnati, per source. Early tests were encouraging.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 31, 2023

.@adamteicher to @J810Anderson on how the #Chiefs feel about the chances of their injured players returning for the Super Bowl: "The Chiefs feel like everybody's got a chance, all those guys." Adds that it's doubtful that all of them would make it, but all should have a shot.

— Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) January 31, 2023

[493rd]

Originally Posted by Why Not?

No. If Mahomes gets even just ok pass protection, he will carve up any secondary even if his guys are Kemp, Moore and Watson. He's that good.

Against the Eagles and their solid CBs? No he won’t. Watson, Kemp, and Moore will not get separation and we’ll be ****ed. We need Hardman and Toney imo. JJSS would be a luxury.

[Dante84]

Do we bring CEH up just to have another set of hands that knows the playbook?

If we are truly without JuJu, Toney, and Mecole is one hit away.... that would leave us with MVS, Skyy, and Kemp at WR.

Yes, we could go with all 4 TE's, but we could also go with CEH over RoJo.

Really curious to see how we approach this thing. Surely we wouldn't bring in a street FA WR, would we?

[493rd]

Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

We need Watson to channel his preseason form. Not having Juju, Hardman, or Toney could be the equivalent of playing Tampa with no OL. We saw how pedestrian the offense looked late in the Bengals game. We'll need some luck that at least two of these players can play a full game next week.

Agreed. Eagles will blanket Kelce and no way Marcus ****ing Kemp is getting open consistently against the Eagles D. Neither would Moore or Watson. We need speed and better pray at least Hardman can go. I’m guessing papirer-mache Toney will be out given his history.

[493rd]

Oh, and what about Fortson? He was non-existent against Cincy. Not sure how many snaps he got though.

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

We need Watson to channel his preseason form. Not having Juju, Hardman, or Toney could be the equivalent of playing Tampa with no OL. We saw how pedestrian the offense looked late in the Bengals game. We'll need some luck that at least two of these players can play a full game next week.

Quality Pete impression.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Dante84

Do we bring CEH up just to have another set of hands that knows the playbook?

If we are truly without JuJu, Toney, and Mecole is one hit away.... that would leave us with MVS, Skyy, and Kemp at WR.

Yes, we could go with all 4 TE's, but we could also go with CEH over RoJo.

Really curious to see how we approach this thing. Surely we wouldn't bring in a street FA WR, would we?

Who are you releasing to make room for him on the roster? I'm pretty sure they only activated Fortson last week.

[Gary Cooper]

Originally Posted by 493rd

Agreed. Eagles will blanket Kelce and no way Marcus ****ing Kemp is getting open consistently against the Eagles D. Neither would Moore or Watson. We need speed and better pray at least Hardman can go. I’m guessing papirer-mache Toney will be out given his history.

Plus, having healthy receivers makes the running game more dangerous. Otherwise, Philly is crowding the box and daring the Chiefs to throw to Kemp, Moore, or Watson.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by 493rd

Agreed. Eagles will blanket Kelce and no way Marcus ****ing Kemp is getting open consistently against the Eagles D. Neither would Moore or Watson. We need speed and better pray at least Hardman can go. I’m guessing papirer-mache Toney will be out given his history.

Everybody tries to blanket Kelce. It very rarely works, though. The Bengals were keying on him every single down with disguised coverage, double teams, bracketing, they tried everything and they actually limited Kelce in the past. They couldn't do it on Sunday.

This is playoff football. Kelce gonna get his no mater what they do on defense.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

I really like this kid. He is smart, fast and great hands. Runs great routes and blocks well. He is our poor man's version of Jordy Nelson and is sneaky good.

There's more than a little bit of hyperbole here. Watson has shown that he can be serviceable in a pinch but I don't think anyone can realistically say he has "great hands". We need Toney and/or Juju to play.

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by raybec 4

There's more than a little bit of hyperbole here. Watson has shown that he can be serviceable in a pinch but I don't think anyone can realistically say he has "great hands". We need Toney and/or Juju to play.

He just likes that Watson is white.

[FloridaMan88]

Is Cornell Powell injured? He was put on the Practice Squad Injury List a few weeks ago.

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

Who are you releasing to make room for him on the roster? I'm pretty sure they only activated Fortson last week.

If one of the aforementioned is 100% not able to play, could we IR them for the final game and have CEH step in?

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Is Cornell Powell injured? He was put on the Practice Squad Injury List a few weeks ago.

I believe he has an elbow issue.

[T-post Tom]

Originally Posted by Iconic

**** juju sounds like real bad news

I hope not. I like his skill set vs. the Iggles.

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

Plus, having healthy receivers makes the running game more dangerous. Otherwise, Philly is crowding the box and daring the Chiefs to throw to Kemp, Moore, or Watson.

One of the benefits of having everyone on the injury list is that it really makes the Eagles have to prepare for multiple weird, different scenarios beyond what we've put on tape this year.