David Chao, MD
2 min read • January 26, 2024
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Game status: Will play
Injury: Left shoulder
Impact: No injury status and will play in NFC Championship despite left shoulder injury last Sunday - should receive full usage but slight medical downgrade with a chance to reaggravating left shoulder - injury is to opposite side as W6 hairline fracture
Conference Championship Opponent: Lions
Team: 49ers
Game status: Questionable
Injury: ankle/toe
Impact: Likely to play in AFC Championship - DNP, DNP, LP - may cede snaps to Clyde Edwards-Helaire on passing downs but otherwise should be effective running the ball - review of game film did not show significant toe or ankle injury
Conference Championship Opponent: Ravens
Team: Chiefs
Game status: Will play
Injury: Left ankle
Impact: Activated and will play for first time since suffering fractured left ankle in mid-November - will be used in the red zone but Isaiah Likely should remain the main receiving threat at tight end
Conference Championship Opponent: Chiefs
Team: Ravens
Game status: Questionable
Injury: Calf
Impact: Questionable with calf injury that has kept him out since Dec. 31 - LP, LP, FP and chance to return for AFC Championship but may be on limited snaps to avoid reaggravation
Conference Championship Opponent: Chiefs
Team: Ravens
Written by David Chao, MD
