Friday Official Injury Report

[NickelCity]

2 hours ago, Billznut said:

Douglas is playing. Taron will be tough to clear protocol in six days. Usually they need a minimum of seven. 

 

Absolutely have to have him. Praying.

[BearNorth]

53 minutes ago, Charles Romes said:

though KCs tackles are worse than the steelers tackles 

Could this lead to some difference making plays from Mr. Miller?

[Big Turk]

Douglas being full is huge...should be able to go.

 

We need Taron and Terrell...

 

Davis being out isn't a huge deal to me...Shakir has been coming on for weeks and him getting more playing time is a positive.

 

In this game it may be his playmaking skills that are the better fit with KCs D...they aren't letting Davis get over the top like he did last time.

Edited January 20 by Big Turk

[Charles Romes]

1 hour ago, BearNorth said:

Could this lead to some difference making plays from Mr. Miller?

Actually he had 2 fourth quarter pressures on mahomes last month

[Beck Water]

3 hours ago, Casey D said:

Taron was quoted after practice he was optimistic he would play.  Just has to pass final test tomorrow.  I believe him a tad more than you.  So here's hoping you don't know what you are talking about.

 

 

 

Bernard must be catching naps in the training room, working with trainers who are treating him in shifts
 

Bernard listed as "DNP" but he was out there with a jersey on, walking across the field house and doing some stretching.

He didn't look too lively though, unlike Smiley (Taron Johnson)

 

Also caught a glimpse of Benford in the distance.

 

Edited January 20 by Beck Water

[cgang]

I think Bernard needs at least another week.

[buffblue]

14 minutes ago, cgang said:

I think Bernard needs at least another week.

Unfortunately, I agree. If that is the case it is even more essential that Taron plays

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

5 hours ago, Dillenger4 said:

I agree 100%. I think Douglas and Taron OUT too, unfortunately. This is all table talk.

Passing concussion protocol for the game the following week for a mild concussion happens way more often than not…Douglas was a full go in practice and said he could’ve played last week..  odds of them both being out are very small.  I’d expect they both play 

[Hebert19]

6 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Bernard is a true game time decision

Smoke screen.  He aint playing

[Allen2Moulds]

7 minutes ago, Hebert19 said:

Smoke screen.  He aint playing

I agree, it's hard to tell, but I think there's a small subtle hitch in his walk. Still a great sign if we advance.

Edited January 20 by Allen2Moulds

[DJB]

Do we know the dirty Chiefs injury report?

[EmotionallyUnstable]

26 minutes ago, DJB said:

Do we know the dirty Chiefs injury report?

https://www.chiefs.com/news/divisional-playoff-injury-report-chiefs-vs-bills
 

Nose Tackle Derrick Nnadi ruled out, as well as the recently activated from IR Skyy Moore. 
 

Questionable designations to a pair of WRs in Toney and Ross.
 

A relatively clean sheet for these guys, but losing their starting caliber DL must burn. 
 

Edit: Back up tackle Wanya Morris also ruled out with a concussion it appears he sustained in practice? Full participant earlier this week, then limited, to DNP and ruled out. I left this off initially as he is not in the starting 5. On second thought, I came back to add him after recognizing it was Morris who faced the Bills (many say admirably) when Donovan Smith could not play. Likely a non factor but in the event of an in game injury, they’d be down to their next option. 

Edited January 20 by EmotionallyUnstable

[BuffBillsForLife]

I highly doubt Bernard plays.  If we can get Taron and Douglas back I'll feel ok.

[LABILLBACKER]

5 hours ago, cgang said:

I think Bernard needs at least another week.

He's not playing,  he's still limping.  Give him another week.

[Dr.Sack]

2 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said:

He's not playing,  he's still limping.  Give him another week.

Expect the Bills to use a lot of their Safeties / Corners as LBs this week. Historically teams that commit 6-8 men to coverage do well vs the Chiefs, including the masterclass performed by the Bengals the past 2 AFC Championships. 3-2-6, 3-1-7 exotic looks depending on personnel. The idea is speed is more important to coverage. To that end some guys who might fill positions are Lewis, Neal, and Hamlin.  While a not ideal replacement for Bernard, there likely will be scenarios where Klein & Dodson come off and lighter personnel is used. 

[Albanybillsbacker]

According to banged up bills and some other reports, Bernard is a pain management issue.  He has instability in his ankle from a previous injury.  There is a chance they just tape it up and fill the ankle with pain meds.  
 

he may not play but I think there is a real chance he does.  

[VaMilBill]

What time will we know that Johnson is good to go or not? Anyone know?

[GoBills!]

The good news is the chiefs don’t have any physical runners,Pacheco is a shifty guy like cook so for us playing more hybrid LBs would be fine considering how healthy our D line is. 
 

I like the thought of Gregg and others being physical with Kelce at the line then having a LB or Poyer help in the middle. If we can get 3 or 4 man pressure on Mahomes he will be forced to throw it away or try and use his legs vs our extra dbs. 

[BrainwashedBillsFan]

19 minutes ago, VaMilBill said:

What time will we know that Johnson is good to go or not? Anyone know?

All eyes on Taron this morning for sure 

[bobobonators]

12 hours ago, cgang said:

I think Bernard needs at least another week.

No way he plays imo. Simply walking he has a bit of a limp. 

23 minutes ago, GoBills! said:

The good news is the chiefs don’t have any physical runners,Pacheco is a shifty guy like cook so for us playing more hybrid LBs would be fine considering how healthy our D line is. 
 

I like the thought of Gregg and others being physical with Kelce at the line then having a LB or Poyer help in the middle. If we can get 3 or 4 man pressure on Mahomes he will be forced to throw it away or try and use his legs vs our extra dbs. 

Pacheco is a physical runner.