The "will he or won't he play" saga for quarterback has come to an end. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid ruled Mahomes out of Sunday's showdown against the , just eight days after dislocating his kneecap. Mahomes was initially ruled "week to week," but he practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, raising speculation he could return. will start for the Chiefs in place of Mahomes.Mahomes won't be the only key Chiefs player to mi s the game, as the team will also rule out defensive linemen and , cornerback and offensive linemen and Here's an early look at the final injury report for Week 8 around the : (-6.5) at Seahawks:SS (elbow), DT (oblique) OUT; S (neck), T (biceps), CB (neck), DE Ziggy Ansah (ankle), S (hamstring), G/T (knee) QUESTIONABLEFalcons:CB (ankle), RB (concu sion, neck), G (knee), QB (ankle) OUTThe Seahawks acquired Diggs in a trade with the Lions this week, but he was limited with a hamstring injury. Head coach Pete Carroll hinted Diggs is unlikely to play, saying the team is "training him" right now. Ryan hasn't mi sed a game since the 2009 season, but that streak will end this week with his ankle sprain. Ryan didn't practice Wednesday
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Bill Bradley Jersey injury designation. at (-5.5)Broncos:CB (foot), S (hand) OUT; T (knee), LB (knee) QUESTIONABLEColts:DT (hamstring) OUT; CB (hamstring), WR (abdominal), DT (ankle), CB II (knee), TE (groin) QUESTIONABLEThe Broncos don't have any key injuries to take note of, but Bryce Callahan is still out with a foot injury. Callahan hasn't played a game all season and didn't practice all week. The Colts have a huge injury report with 15 players listed during the week, but Campbell and Doyle are the two players to watch for this week. Campbell is still recovering from an abdominal procedure from earlier in the month, but there's he'll play Sunday. Doyle was a late addition to the injury report and a game-time decision after injuring his groin Friday. at (-2.5)Buccaneers:TE O.J. Howard (hamstring), G (forearm), ILB (elbow) OUT; T (ankle) QUESTIONABLETitans:CB (foot), CB (calf), TE (ankle), LB (shoulder) OUT; LB (knee) QUESTIONABLEInteresting timing on ruling Howard out considering he went from limited in practice at the beginning of the week then didn't practice later in the week with the trade deadline le s than a week away. Howard has been the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks, with the Buccaneers from the Patriots for Howard. will start for the Buccaneers at tight end. Delanie Walker will mi s his first game of the year after only playing just five snaps last week, which is when he suffered his ankle injury. will get the start at tight end. Remember, is the starting quarterback for the Titans now. at (-10.5)Cardinals:RB DJ Foster (hamstring), DE (neck) OUT; LB (calf), RB (ankle), WR (ankle), LB (ankle), LB (knee), Ezekiel Turner (hamstring) QUESTIONABLESaints:WR (ankle), TE (ankle) CB (hamstring) OUT; QB (thumb), RB (ankle/knee), S J.T. Gray (ankle) QUESTIONABLEWhere to begin with this one? Johnson hasn't practiced throughout the week but will be a game-time
Damyean Dotson Jersey decision for the Cardinals, who signed as insurance at running back in case Johnson can't go. The Cardinals seem to be giving the majority of the snaps anyway as they are looking at the long-term health of Johnson. For the Saints, Brees was a limited participant in practice all week and head coach Sean Payton wouldn't commit toward whether Brees or would start at quarterback on Friday. On Saturday, news broke that Brees would in fact return. at (-12)Bengals:CB (hamstring), CB (knee), WR A.J. Green (ankle), T (concu sion), DE (hamstring) OUT; G (groin), T (ankle) QUESTIONABLERams:RB (ankle), LB (shoulder), LB (jaw) OUT; CB (hamstring) QUESTIONABLEAnother week the Rams won't have Brown as the No. 2 running back to Gurley, which means rookie third-round pick will be in line for more touches. Henderson had 11 carries for 31 yards against the Falcons last week and will likely see at least that many carries against a Bengals defense that allows 189 rush yards a game (potentially more if the game is a blowout). Green was limited in practice this week for the Bengals, but won't be making his season debit this week. The Bengals aren't going to rush Green's return, but odds are increasing he'll be back for Week 10 (Bengals are on a bye in Week 9) against the , a
Bobby Portis Jersey suming he's on the Bengals past the trade deadline. at (-1.5)Eagles:LB (ankle, illne s), WR (abdomen), DT (foot), CB (concu sion, neck), T (knee), RB (quadricep) OUTBills:S (hamstring), CB (neck), LB (hamstring), LB (ankle), WR (shoulder) QUESTIONABLENo surprises for the Eagles on the final injury report, but Maddox is getting close to returning after being a limited participant in practice Friday. There's a chance he could return next week, but the Eagles won't rush him. will suit up for the second straight week, but he's expected to get some snaps at cornerback after only being used in an emergency situation the week prior. There's an important name that isn't mentioned on this list for the Bills and that's wide receiver , as the slot receiver did not practice throughout the week due to "rest," but he'll be good to go Sunday. Milano, the Bills starting strong-side linebacker, was limited in practice throughout the week and will be a game time decision, as will
Immanuel Quickley Jersey Williams. at (-3.5)Chargers:S (hamstring), DT (illne s), DT (shoulder), NT (knee) OUT; DE III (hamstring), RB (calf), FB (knee), K Michael Badgley (groin), WR (hamstring) QUESTIONABLEBears:DT (knee) QUESTIONABLEAllen has not practiced since Thursday with a surprising hamstring injury, but the Chargers appear to make him a game-time decision with a questionable designation. Allen has 44 catches for 564 yards and three touchdowns this season as the Chargers No. 1 receiver. If he's out, is the candidate to get No. 1 targets and running back could have an expanded role in the pa sing game. The Bears had Nichols pop up on the injury report as a limited participant Friday, but he's going to play. The Bears limit Nichols when they practice indoors to prevent further wear and tear on his knee. at (-6.5)Giants:WR (concu sion), CB (concu sion) OUTLions:DT (foot), CB (foot), CB (hamstring) OUT; DT (groin), FB (foot) QUESTIONABLEShepard has been limited in practice all week for the Giants, but the team announced he wasn't going to play Sunday. This is Shepard's second concu sion this year. Slay has been out since Week 3 with a