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Chiefs' Mahomes practices, remains in concussion protocol

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, but practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, raising hopes the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in...

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on practice field Watkins (calf) returned to practice Wednesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Watkins didn't practice at all last week and wasn't able to play in the Chiefs' divisional-round win over Cleveland. His return to the field Wednesday hints that he has a shot to play Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against Buffalo, though Watkins will first need to make a good impression in practice. The Chiefs likely will list him as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns have Conklin, Chiefs without Edwards-Helaire

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is inactive for the Kansas City Chiefs for their divisional playoff game against the Cleveland Browns, taking one dynamic playmaker away from Pat...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs aim for quicker starts as they begin title defense

The Kansas City Chiefs have proven that they can overcome just about any deficit in the postseason

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Watkins (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Browns, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Watkins' calf injury has kept him from practicing or playing since Week 17, and the Chiefs have yet to offer a timetable for his return. His absence during Sunday's playoff matchup against Cleveland will pave the way for Mecole Hardman, Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle to handle increased work behind No. 1 receiver Tyreek Hill.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' Hunt set for emotional, playoff reunion with Chiefs

Kareem Hunt is ready for an emotional football reunion

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns: Kareem Hunt responds to Sammy Watkins bulletin board material Kareem Hunt and the Cleveland Browns are clearly motivated by Sammy Watkins not thinking the Divisional Round matchup will be much of a cont...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Chiefs' Bieniemy focused on Browns, not vacant coaching jobs

Eric Bieniemy spent last week speaking to just about every NFL franchise with a vacant head coaching job

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice again Watkins (calf) didn't practice Thursday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins didn't practice or play Week 17, so it appears he's in real danger of missing Kansas City's playoff opener. If he isn't ready by Sunday, the team will rely on Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle behind alpha wideout Tyreek Hill.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns

Baker Mayfield is out front in the Browns' playoff run

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No practice reps Wednesday Watkins (calf) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Watkins missed Kansas City's regular-season finale against the Chargers, so his status is worth monitoring in advance of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Browns. The wideout has two more chances to practice before the team's final injury report of the week is released Friday.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Edwards-Helaire rejoins Hill, others at practice

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has practiced for the first time since getting hurt in a game against New Orleans in Week 15

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not spotted at practice Watkins (calf) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact On the plus side, Tyreek Hill (hamstring) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) were on the field, so Kansas City looks to have at least two of its top playmakers healthy following a bye week in the first round of the postseason. With Watkins still sidelined to begin the week of prep, however, the wideout's status for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Browns is unclear at this stage.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins’ tweet might really rile up Browns for the Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins might've accidentally fired up the Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland Browns defied the odds las...

JANUARY 12, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Well-rested Chiefs get back to work with Browns on horizon

The Kansas City Chiefs had to wait until the very last of the six wild-card games played over the weekend to find out who the reigning Super Bowl champions would play in the divisi...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFC

For the first time since 1980 every team in the AFC playoff field has at least 11 victories

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs head into playoffs with plenty of rest behind them

It took the Kansas City Chiefs sitting half their starters, some with injuries but most as a precaution, for the defending Super Bowl champs to lose by more than one possession for...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

The Tennessee Titans needed the game of Derrick Henry’s career and another big comeback to win their first AFC South title since 2008

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Watkins (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact The Chiefs will be down both of their top wideouts, as Tyreek Hill (hamstring) is also sitting out the regular-season finale. As a result, the Chiefs -- who have clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye -- will likely roll out Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle as their starting receivers Week 17. Watkins will look to return to action in Kansas City's playoff opener Jan. 16 or 17.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Watkins (calf) didn't practice Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Watkins also sat out Wednesday's session, and the back-to-back absences from practice could point to the wideout being held out of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. If that's the case, it wouldn't necessarily indicate that Watkins' calf injury is a major concern, as the Chiefs are already approaching the Week 17 game with the intention of resting several key players. Kansas City secured the AFC's No. 1 seed with its win over Atlanta last weekend, so at this stage, ensuring the health of banged-up players like Watkins heading into the playoffs is a greater priority than going all out to win in the regular-season finale.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs to start Henne against Herbert, Chargers on Sunday

Justin Herbert had just turned 10 years old when Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne was drafted by the Miami Dolphins

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs to rest Mahomes, other starters vs Chargers this week

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to rest the majority of their starters against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, choosing to risk a bit of rust over the danger of injury with the No....

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not at practice Wednesday Watkins (calf) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watkins' injury isn't believed to be serious, but the Chiefs have little reason to push him Week 17 with the top seed in the AFC -- and a first-round bye in the playoffs -- already locked up. Even if he suits up Sunday against the Chargers, Watkins will likely play a limited role.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins expected to be healthy for Chiefs playoff run The Chiefs are expecting Sammy Watkins to be healthy for the team's playoff run. The Kansas City Chiefs learned last year just how valuable...

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM