Chiefs-Panthers Injury Update: Pacheco and Omenihu Out

During each practice day throughout the NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs provide an essential injury report leading up to the upcoming game. This week, the Chiefs are set to hit the road again, facing off against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. Fans can look forward to kickoff at noon (Arrowhead Time) on Sunday, which promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams aim for victory.

Below is the latest injury report for the Chiefs this week, detailing the current game statuses and classifications for the players:

Injury Report for Kansas City Chiefs Players

Player	Position	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Status
Isiah Pacheco (RSV INJ)	RB	Ankle	LP	LP	LP	OUT
Charles Omenihu (RSV PUPPY)	DE	Knee	LP	LP	LP	OUT
Kareem Hunt	RB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	–
JuJu Smith-Schuster	WR	Hamstring	FP	FP	FP	–
Bryan Cook	S	Rib	FP	FP	FP	–
Chamarri Conner	DB	Thumb	FP	FP	FP	–

Injury Updates for Carolina Panthers Players

Player	Position	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Status
Miles Sanders	RB	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Amare Barno	OLB	Knee	LP	DNP	LP	DOUBT
Jalen Coker	WR	Quad	N/A	N/A	DNP	MISSION
Eddy Pineiro	K	Left Knee	N/A	LP	DNP	MISSION
Adam Thielen	WR	Hamstring	LP	LP	LP	MISSION
Jonathon Brooks	RB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	MISSION
Labryan Ray	DL	Hand	LP	FP	FP	MISSION
Jadeveon Clowney	OLB	Knee	DNP	LP	FP	MISSION
DJ Johnson	OLB	Concussion	FP	LP	FP	MISSION
DJ Wonnum	OLB	Quad	N/A	LP	FP	MISSION
Jaycee Horn	CB	Calf	LP	LP	LP	–
Damien Lewis	G	Illness	DNP	LP	FP	–
Ikem Ekwonu	T	Ankle	LP	LP	FP	–
Taylor Moton	T	(Rest)	N/A	DNP	FP	–
A’Shawn Robinson	DE	NIR (Rest)	DNP	FP	FP	–
Xavier Woods	S	Shoulder	LP	LP	FP	–

Key Injury Insights and Updates

On Friday, the Chiefs confirmed that running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle) and defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) will remain out for their upcoming game on Sunday. Both players were limited throughout the practice week and are currently listed on the team’s reserve lists.
Head coach Andy Reid provided an update regarding the players’ potential return for next week’s Black Friday game against the Las Vegas Raiders: “We’ll see, but they’re doing great. Yes, they’re doing great. [They’re] working hard, and we’ll just take it day-by-day as we proceed with this process.”
Kansas City also listed four other players on their report today, including running back Kareem Hunt (knee), wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), safety Bryan Cook (rib), and defensive back Chamarri Conner (thumb). However, all of them are cleared to participate in the game.
Both Hunt and Smith-Schuster continue to undergo treatment for lingering injuries, while the injuries suffered by Cook and Conner stem from the previous game against the Bills.
The Panthers have a considerably longer injury report than the Chiefs, but they have only ruled one player out for the game: running back Miles Sanders. The Panthers opened the practice window for linebacker Amare Barno (knee) on Wednesday, but he is doubtful for participation.
Left guard Damien Lewis (illness) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) both had limited practices today. Lewis is expected to play, while Clowney is considered doubtful.
Wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) and rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) are both doubtful. Thielen’s potential return would mark his first game in seven days, while Brooks’ participation could signify his NFL debut. Indications suggest that both players are on track to play against the Chiefs.
Additionally, the Panthers added kicker Eddy Pineiro (left knee) and outside linebacker DJ Wonnum (quad) to their injury list on Thursday. Both are also considered doubtful. Pineiro did not practice on Friday, but head coach Dave Canales stated he is expected to play.