Finally, we’ve determined the final four teams for the 2022 NFL season. Now it’s time to decide which team will play in Super Bowl LVII. The San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 21 of the season, with all four teams dealing with injuries.
Below, we break down Sunday’s conference championship midweek injury report. who’s out? Who’s going in the right direction? This is your one stop shop for all things NFL injury related.
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Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers (-2.5)
The Eagles made a brief injury report on Wednesday.
The 49ers have had more widespread injury reports as running back Christian McCaffrey (calf), running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that both McCaffrey and Mitchell daysWide receiver Deebo Samuel and cornerback Ambry Thomas are limited to participation with ankle injuries, and defensive end Charles Omeniff has a diagonal problem. Limited by
Cincinnati Bengals (-1) at Kansas City Chiefs
For the Bengals, offensive guard Alex Kappa (ankle) and left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) did not practice Wednesday. Both players were inactive due to the divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills. Linebacker Joe Bachey (foot) and cornerback Tre Flowers (hamstring) were limited participants. Center Ted Karas was also listed in the injury report with a knee injury, but he was a full participant.
All eyes are on star quarterback Patrick Mahomes this week after suffering a sprained ankle against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. The good news for Chiefs fans is Mahomes full participation at practice on Wednesday. Chiefs running back Jerrick McKinnon was also full with an ankle problem, and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. was full with a toe injury. Wide receiver Mekor Hardman was the only chief hampered in Wednesday’s practice as he was a limited participant with a pelvic injury.
