The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have launched their ultimate damage studies forward of their AFC Championship Recreation matchup on Sunday. The information is generally good, however there’s a new addition to the Chiefs’ damage report that would elevate some eyebrows, in addition to lingering considerations with the Bengals’ offensive line.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Damage Report for the AFC Championship Recreation
Bengals Damage Report
Did Not Take part
Alex Cappa, G (Ankle) – Out
Jonah Williams, T (Knee) – Out
Restricted Participant
DJ. Reader, DT (Not damage associated – Relaxation) – Cleared
Full Participant
Joe Bachie, LB (Foot) – Cleared
Tre Flowers, CB (Hamstring) – Cleared
Sam Hubbard, DE (Not damage associated – Relaxation) – Cleared
Ted Karras, C (Knee) – Cleared
Hayden Hurst, TE (Calf) – Cleared
The Bengals are down a number of offensive linemen and are up in opposition to an intimidating entrance that includes Chiefs DT Chris Jones, maybe the most effective defensive sort out within the NFL. With out both beginning offensive sort out — RT La’el Collins is on injured reserve — and lacking considered one of their guards, they’ll must make do (like they did final week) with Jackson Carman, Max Scharping, and Hakeem Adeniji.
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Cincinnati’s offensive line did effectively in opposition to the Buffalo Payments, nevertheless it’s one factor to cope with Ed Oliver and one other factor totally to cope with Chris Jones.
Regardless of damage points popping up elsewhere this season, the Bengals in any other case enter this recreation wholesome. They’ve been lacking cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, who’s on injured reserve, for the previous a number of weeks however have managed with Eli Apple and rookie Cam Taylor-Britt at exterior nook.
Chiefs Damage Report
Did Not Take part
Justin Watson, WR (Sickness) – Questionable
Restricted Participant
Mecole Hardman, WR (Pelvis) – Questionable
JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR (Knee) – Cleared
Nick Bolton, LB (Ankle) – Cleared
Full Participant
Patrick Mahomes, QB (Ankle) – Cleared
Travis Kelce, TE (Again) – Questionable
Jerick McKinnon, RB (Ankle) – Cleared
Willie Homosexual Jr., LB (Toe) – Cleared
The large information right here is that Patrick Mahomes is able to go. The ankle damage he suffered in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars — confirmed to be a high-ankle sprain — appeared dangerous, however he absolutely participated all week. He didn’t look like visibly limping in his public appearances or in practices.
Nonetheless, one of many issues that separates Mahomes from different quarterbacks is his skill to scramble and throw off-platform. It’s not exterior the realm of expectation that his ankle damage might restrict him, even when it’s not impeding regular strolling perform. It’s price being considerably involved that he might not be capable of play at 100% in opposition to a stout Bengals protection. Nonetheless, his standing is incredible information for Kansas Metropolis.
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Two beginning linebackers appeared on the damage report, and that’s essential when going up in opposition to a group that likes to throw quick and over the center of the sector as a lot because the Bengals do. Each are anticipated to play, nevertheless, and Homosexual was a full participant over the ultimate two days of observe. Bolton didn’t seem on the damage report till the ultimate day however is with no designation, so he ought to be absolutely able to go.
Travis Kelce additionally didn’t seem on the report till Friday, and it’s at all times scary to see “again” as a listed damage. He absolutely participated in observe however is listed as questionable. Mahomes has made do along with his patched-together receiving corps partially due to the connection he has with Kelce, the highest tight finish within the NFL. If Kelce seems to be restricted or unavailable, this may affect the Chiefs’ skill to totally assault the Bengals’ protection.
