Every practice day throughout the season, the Kansas City Chiefs provide a crucial injury report that highlights player statuses ahead of their upcoming games. This week, the Chiefs are set to hit the road and face off against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. Fans can look forward to kickoff at noon (Arrowhead Time) on Sunday, a match that promises to be thrilling.
Below is the Chiefs’ first official injury report for this week:
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| Kareem Hunt | RB | Knee | FP | – | – | – |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | Hamstring | FP | – | – | – |
| Bryan Cook | S | Rib | FP | – | – | – |
| Chamarri Conner | DB | Thumb | FP | – | – | – |
| Isiah Pacheco | RB | Ankle | LP | – | – | RSV INJ |
| Charles Omenihu | DE | Knee | LP | – | – | RSV PUPPY |
Carolina Panthers Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| Miles Sanders | RB | Ankle | DNP | – | – | – |
| Damien Lewis | G | Illness | DNP | – | – | – |
| A’Shawn Robinson | DE | Rest | DNP | – | – | – |
| Jadeveon Clowney | OLB | Knee | DNP | – | – | – |
| Adam Thielen | WR | Hamstring | LP | – | – | – |
| Ikem Ekwonu | T | Ankle | LP | – | – | – |
| LaBryan Ray | DE | Hand | LP | – | – | – |
| Amare Barno | OLB | Knee | LP | – | – | – |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | Calf | LP | – | – | – |
| Xavier Woods | S | Shoulder | LP | – | – | – |
| Jonathon Brooks | RB | Knee | FP | – | – | – |
| DJ Johnson | OLB | Concussion | FP | – | – | – |
Key Insights on Player Conditions
- The spotlight is on potential returns for two key players from the Chiefs: running back Isiah Pacheco, dealing with an ankle injury, and defensive end Charles Omenihu, who is recovering from a knee issue. Both athletes were limited participants at the start of this week’s practice, echoing their previous status leading into the game against the Buffalo Bills. They remain on the team’s reserve lists, making their availability a crucial factor to monitor.
- Additionally, Kansas City has listed four other players: running back Kareem Hunt (knee), wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), safety Bryan Cook (rib), and defensive back Chamarri Conner (thumb). All four players participated fully in practice, indicating they are on track for game day.
- Both Hunt and Smith-Schuster are continuing with treatment for lingering concerns, while Cook and Conner seem to have sustained their injuries during the team’s recent matchup against the Bills, thus their recovery will be critical for the upcoming game.
- On the Panthers’ side, four players are currently out of practice, including running back Miles Sanders (ankle), left guard Damien Lewis (illness), and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee). The Panthers are hopeful that Lewis will return to practice by Thursday, while Clowney’s status remains uncertain and should be closely followed.
- Furthermore, six Panthers players were limited during Wednesday’s practice. Notably, wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) has received clearance to play after missing the last seven games. The Panthers also opened the practice window for linebacker Amare Barno (knee) on Wednesday, but it may be a challenge for him to make a return this Sunday.
- Rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee), who was a full participant, appears to be trending positively and is likely to make his NFL debut against the Chiefs this Sunday.
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