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Kareem Hunt injury report: Latest status updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is on the defending Super Bowl champions’ injury report in Week 12.

Will this resurgent veteran, who is in his second stint with the Chiefs, be on the field when Kansas City plays the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon?

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt has a knee injury that has kept him on the injury report for multiple weeks.

However, he has been a full participant in every practice recently, and it seems that his condition is improving.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Hunt hasn’t missed any of the Chiefs’ games yet and the team hasn’t indicated that his status will change this week.

He is expected to continue being a leader in Andy Reid’s offense when Kansas City faces the Panthers on November 24.

Chiefs RB depth chart

Though Hunt is expected to start, there is no shortage of players to run the ball for the Chiefs while star back Isiah Pacheco remains on injured reserve.

Hunt will potentially have Samaje Perine, Carson Steele, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire available to back him up on Sunday.

No team has scored more TDs on the Cowboys’ home turf than the Saints

No team has scored more touchdowns at AT&T Stadium than the Saints did in Week 2 — including the Cowboys all season long. New Orleans tore the roof off that sucker:

It’s a beautiful venue Jerry Jones built for the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium. It’s just a shame his team hasn’t scored more points for their fans than they have this season. The Cowboys have managed just five touchdowns on offense all year long, and it’s the New Orleans Saints who tore the roof off that sucker. The Saints are AT&T Stadium’s scoring leader with six touchdowns to their credit way back in Week 2.

At the same time, it’s a shame the Saints couldn’t maintain that pace. It’s why Dennis Allen got fired and they slumped into a seven-game losing streak. But the tide has turned, maybe. Darren Rizzi has brought new life to the locker room and the practice field and the sideline on game days. Klint Kubiak is running his offense the way he planned to with Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy back in the lineup and Taysom Hill recovered from injury.

The 35 points they dropped on the Cleveland Browns’ heads this Sunday were the most the Saints scored since they blew out the Cowboys in Dallas back on Sept. 15.

In a way, their bye week came at the worst time. You’d like to see the Saints keep this momentum going and continue playing fast in another matchup soon. But every team needs rest, and they could use it with McCoy on the mend (though Rizzi says he’s expected to be fine after the bye). The challenge then becomes picking up where they left off. And with the Los Angeles Rams, another playoff hopeful fighting for a winning record, coming up next? Rizzi and his squad need every minute to prepare to hit the ground running on Dec. 1.

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Saints coach Darren Rizzi shares update on Erik McCoy injury

Darren Rizzi shared an update on Monday regarding the status of center Erik McCoy, who exited Sunday’s game with an injury:

Darren Rizzi provided an update on Monday regarding the status of center Erik McCoy, who went down during the Saints’ 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday with a groin injury.

It was his first game back after missing seven games due to the same injury, but he re-aggravated it here.

Ahead of the bye week on the horizon, Rizzi indicated that McCoy “went through a bunch of tests” and that the team was using caution in this situation.

He noted it was a positive thing that the Saints had a bye week to rest up, but made it clear McCoy would be fine regardless.

The importance of McCoy is not to be underestimated when it comes to keeping veteran quarterback Derek Carr upright, and that’s something the quarterback paid respect to in the week leading up to the game when he met with the media.

“He can fix problems on the fly, things no one will ever see, no one will ever know, handling the un-scouted looks and then winning his matchups,” Carr said. “For a QB, it’s nice when he’s there, because you know exactly what you’re getting.”

Expect McCoy to be back in the fold at full capacity when the Saints continue the 2024 schedule against the Los Angeles Rams. Kickoff is set for 3:05 p.m. CT in the Caesars Superdome on Dec. 1.

Is Wanya Morris playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs OL

#Chiefs OL Wanya Morris is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

The Kansas City Chiefs will need offensive tackle Wanya Morris to protect Patrick Mahomes in their highly anticipated Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills this afternoon.

Wanya Morris injury update

Morris was listed on Kansas City’s injury report this week after missing part of the Chiefs’ showdown against the Denver Broncos last Sunday.

He is said to have a knee injury heading into the Chiefs’ matchup against Buffalo, but his condition was not severe enough to keep him from practicing this week.

How long will Wanya Morris be out?

Morris is expected to be active for Kansas City in Week 11. Fans should keep an eye on Morris’ status as the game progresses, especially if he seems to aggravate his knee injury.

Chiefs T depth chart

Should Morris need to leave the game, rookie offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia will be called upon to take his place. The Chiefs could also move right tackle Jawaan Taylor’s backup, Ethan Driskell, over to the left tackle position if needed.

Saints activate a Pro Bowler in their last-second Week 11 roster moves

The Saints’ last-second roster moves for Week 11 included the return of a Pro Bowler. Erik McCoy will start at center against the Browns:

The New Orleans Saints made a few roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy and linebacker Nephi Sewell have been activated from injured reserve and the physically unable to perform lists, while wide receiver Jermaine Jackson has been waived to make room.

The biggest move was McCoy returning to the lineup. McCoy emerged as arguably the second-most important offensive piece when he went out with injury. But Sewell had a key role to play defensively last year on passing downs until he went down with a serious knee injury. Now he’s making his debut and McCoy is returning to anchor the offensive line.

Waiving Jackson was an interesting choice. He was your return specialist since Rashid Shaheed went down with injury. He wasn’t a huge part of the passing game, and New Orleans opted to elevate Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis from the practice squad.

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Is Isiah Pacheco playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a fibula injury. Here are the latest updates.

Isiah Pacheco was the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting running back earlier this season but saw his 2024 campaign abruptly halted in Week 2 when he suffered a serious injury in the defending Super Bowl champions’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

This forced the Chiefs to place Pacheco on their injured reserve list.

Isiah Pacheco injury update

Pacheco suffered a major setback when he fractured a fibula in Week 2.

He made his first return to practice in Week 11, but his participation in Kansas City’s drills was limited.

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

It is unknown how much more time is needed to ease Pacheco back into his starting role.

He is likely to make his comeback at some point before playoffs, but he will not see the field against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11.

Chiefs RB depth chart

While Pacheco recovers, Kareem Hunt will be the No. 1 option in the Chiefs’ backfield. Hunt has proven to be a capable replacement for Pacheco this season and will combine with Samaje Perine and Carson Steele to keep Kansas City’s ground game rolling against Buffalo.

Is DeAndre Hopkins playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

This week, starting wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was added to the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report.

While the team readied themselves to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 11 they shared this update on Hopkins’ condition:

DeAndre Hopkins injury update

Hopkins was listed with a knee injury this week, but it did not keep him from practicing with the Chiefs ahead of their Week 11 showdown against the Bills.

Hopkins was a full participant all three days Kansas City conducted dills.

How long will DeAndre Hopkins be out?

Hopkins is expected to play this afternoon when the Chiefs take on Buffalo at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.

He is not likely to miss any action due to his condition.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Hopkins will start against Buffalo with Xavier Worthy and JuJu Smith-Schuster alongside him. To back them up Kansas City will have Mecole Hardman and Justin Watson available to catch passes from Patrick Mahomes.

The Chiefs are expected to be without Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, Rashee Rice, and Skyy Moore for the remainder of the season while they are on injured reserve.

Is JuJu Smith-Schuster playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury. Here are the latest updates.

JuJu Smith-Schuster has been absent from his starting spot since aggravating a hamstring injury in the first half of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 7 matchup with the San Fransisco 49ers.

These are the latest details on his condition:

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update

Smith-Schuster injured his hamstring this season and was forced to take time out to recover.

He returned to practice this week and was a full participant in the Chiefs’ drills on Thursday and Friday. While he may not have fully recovered yet, Smith-Schuster should be ready to return to play.

How long will JuJu Smith-Schuster be out?

According to Kansas City’s latest injury report, Smith-Schuster should be available for the Chiefs’ Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. It is unclear whether he will remain listed on the defending Super Bowl champions’ injury report next week.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Smith-Schuster is expected to be active in Buffalo today alongside Xavier Worthy, DeAndre Hopkins, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson. Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown and Rashee Rice remain on injured reserve, but Patrick Mahomes will have no shortage of capable targets in this afternoon’s showdown.

Will Kareem Hunt play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Starting running back Kareem Hunt was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report due to an issue with his knee.

Will Hunt, a key component of the Chiefs’ offense, be available for Kansas City’s tilt against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday?

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt has dealt with multiple minor injuries this season, but they have not put him in jeopardy of being sidelined.

Though he was listed on the Chiefs’ injury report this week due to his knee, it did not keep him from being a full participant in Kansas City’s practices.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Last week against the Denver Broncos, Hunt led the Chiefs in both rushing and receiving yards. Kansas City is expected to rely on Hunt heavily again this week.

He should be back in his starting role against the Bills Sunday.

Chiefs RB depth chart

If Hunt should need to exit the matchup, Samaje Perine, Carson Steele, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire could be relied upon to lead the Chiefs’ running game.

Will Patrick Mahomes play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs QB

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is dealing with ankle and hip injuries. Here are the latest updates.

Patrick Mahomes is listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report in Week 11.

Check out all the latest updates on the reigning Super Bowl MVP’s status.

Patrick Mahomes injury update

Mahomes rolled his ankle earlier this season, and has seemed to aggravate the injury multiple times over the Chiefs’ past few games.

He was also listed with a hip injury this week.

The team has not indicated that Mahomes’ condition is serious or likely to affect his availability against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?

Mahomes’ ankle and hip injuries did not limit his ability to practice with the team this week. Mahomes is expected to play in Buffalo.

Chiefs QB depth chart

While Mahomes is slated to be on the field Sunday, if a situation arises where he needs to leave the game, Kansas City will be dependent on backup quarterback Carson Wentz to lead Andy Reid’s offense.

Wentz has yet to fill in for Mahomes under center this season. However, the tested veteran is more than capable of taking over if need be.