Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens Injury Reports & Inactives for Conference Championship
- In the Chiefs vs Ravens injury reports for the AFC Championship Game, Baltimore is hopeful that TE Mark Andrews (ankle) will be able to play
- Kansas City is listing six starters are questionable, while LG Joe Thuney is doubtful
- CB Marlon Humphrey (calf, questionable) is the only other Baltimore starter carrying an injury designation
The Baltimore Ravens are the favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s AFC Championship game, and they are also the much healthier team heading into the game in the Chiefs vs Ravens injury reports. And things are looking like they could be even better for Baltimore.
Ravens All-Pro TE Mark Andrews (ankle) could be activated from IR in time for the game. Baltimore CB Marlon Humphrey is the only other Ravens’ starter carrying an injury designation. He’s listed as questionable with a calf injury.
Meanwhile, the underdog Chiefs are showing six starters as questionable, while starting LG Joe Thuney is doubtful due to a pectoral muscle injury.
Baltimore is the 3.5-point home chalk over Kansas City in the Chiefs vs Ravens odds. Kansas City is 4-2 against the spread in the last six meetings with Baltimore.
So far in the Chiefs vs Ravens public betting splits, underdog Kansas City is getting 74% of ATS handle, while Baltimore is pulling 61% of moneyline bets.
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Thuney Unlikely to Play
All-Pro LG Thuney was injured late in Kansas City’s NFL Divisional Round victory at Buffalo. He’s been unable to practice this week and indications are that he won’t be able to play Sunday against the Ravens.
Joe Thuney got hurt on the Isiah Pacheco TD. You could tell he was dealing with some legit pain. #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/PtmAPMIfKb
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) January 23, 2024
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle) stated confidently this week that he’ll be playing on Sunday. That’s important, because KC RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) is on IR.
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kadarius Toney-WR | Hip | Questionable |
| Derrick Nnadi-DT | Triceps | Questionable |
| Wayna Morris-T | Concussion | Questionable |
| Willie Gay-LB | Neck | Questionable |
| Isiah Pacheco-RB | Ankle | Questionable |
| L’Jarius Sneed-CB | Calf | Questionable |
| Mike Edwards-S | Concussion | Questionable |
| Joe Thuney-G | Pectoral | Doubtful |
| Jerick McKinnon-RB | Groin | Out (IR) |
| Nikko Remigio-WR | Wrist | Out (IR) |
| Prince Tega Wanogho-T | Quad | Out (IR) |
| Skyy Moore-WR | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Charles Omenihu-DE | Illness | Out (IR) |
| Cam Jones-LB | Chest | Out (IR) |
| Jody Fortson-TE | Shoulder | Out (IR) |
| Nazeeh Johnson-S | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Bryan Cook-S | Ankle | Out (IR) |
LB Willie Gay suffered a neck injury in the Buffalo game. However, x-rays of Gay’s neck came back negative and he’s also expected to play Sunday.
Ravens Hopeful of Andrews Return
Andrews has been a full participant in practice this week. His three-week window to be activated from IR opened on January 12.
Watching Marlon Humphrey lead the DBs in drills, looking ready to go, is obviously huge for the Ravens. He left injured in the Miami game, hasn’t played since.
Mark Andrews also looking like himself at practice. pic.twitter.com/Bnw5mEHzDM
— Pete Gilbert (@WBALPete) January 24, 2024
Humphrey missed last week’s win over Houston with his calf injury. He’s been limited in practice this week but is vowing to do whatever he can to play against the Chiefs.
Baltimore Ravens Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Ya-Sin-CB | Knee | Questionable |
| Marlon Humphrey-CB | Calf | Questionable |
| Tylan Wallace-WR | Knee | Questionable |
| Andrew Vorhees-G | Back | Out |
| Del’Shawn Phillips-LB | Shoulder | Questionable |
| Tyus Bowser-LW | Knee | Out |
| Trayvon Mullen-CB | Toe | Out |
| Mark Andrews-TE | Ankle | Probable |
| JK Dobbins-RB | Achilles | Out (IR) |
| Keaton Mitchell-RB | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Demarion Williams-CB | Undisclosed | Out (IR) |
| Malik Hamm-LB | Ankle | Out (IR) |
| David Ojabo-LB | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis-CB | Concussion | Out (IR) |
| Daryl Worley-S | Shoulder | Out (IR) |
WR Tylan Wallace (knee) has been unable to practice this week. He missed last week’s game against the Texans. Activated off IR, WR Devin Duvernay filled Wallace’s role as Baltimore’s top return specialist.
How Could Injuries Affect Chiefs vs Ravens Betting Lines?
The loss of Thuney could truly impact Kansas City’s offensive line. A First Team All-Pro selection this season, Thuney has been selected to each of the past two Pro Bowl games. His pass block win rate of 99.1% is leading all NFL OL this season.
If Thuney can’t go, Nick Allegretti will step in at LG. He’s started 13 games during five seasons with the Chiefs, including one game this season.
If Pacheco, KC’s leading rusher, is slowed by his injury, look for RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to take on a larger backfield role, which might be something to ponder in the Chiefs vs Ravens player props.
Another uncertain starter for KC is NT Derrick Nnadi (triceps). He was out last week at Buffalo and has been unable to practice this week.
Andrews hasn’t played since suffering his injury in Week 11 injury against Cincinnati. In his absence, Isaiah Likely has caught five TD passes over six games. Likely snared two passes for 34 yards and a TD in the playoff win over Houston.
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