Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles Finalize Preparations for Super Bowl LIX
As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles wrap up their final practices ahead of Super Bowl LIX, both teams have released their final injury reports. The Chiefs appear to be in excellent shape health-wise, while the Eagles have a few key players whose status remains uncertain.
Chiefs’ Final Injury Report
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB Patrick Mahomes | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | – |
| RT Jawaan Taylor | Knee | FP | FP | FP | – |
| P Matt Araiza | Illness | – | FP | FP | – |
| WR Skyy Moore (IR) | Abdomen | LP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
Key Observations:
- Skyy Moore, despite participating in limited practice sessions, is unlikely to be activated from injured reserve and is not expected to play a role in the Chiefs’ game plan.
- Matt Araiza overcame an illness midweek and is set to play.
- Patrick Mahomes and Jawaan Taylor have been on the injury report for weeks, but their full participation confirms they will be ready to play.
Eagles’ Final Injury Report
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR DeVonta Smith | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | – |
| DE Brandon Graham (IR) | Elbow | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| OL Nick Gates | Groin | – | LP | LP | Questionable |
| DT Jalen Carter | Illness | LP | FP | FP | – |
| RB Kenneth Gainwell | Concussion/Knee | FP | FP | FP | – |
| LB Zack Baun | Groin | FP | FP | FP | – |
| WR Britain Covey (IR) | Neck | FP | FP | FP | Out |
| OL Landen Dickerson | Knee | FP | FP | FP | – |
| TE Dallas Goedert | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | – |
| C Cam Jurgens | Back | FP | FP | FP | – |
| TE C.J. Uzomah (IR) | Abdomen | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
Key Observations:
- Despite not practicing fully, DeVonta Smith has no injury designation and is expected to play a key role in the Eagles’ offense.
- Brandon Graham is questionable but could attempt to play, especially with the possibility of this being his final game.
- Nick Gates’ late appearance on the injury report suggests he may be a game-time decision.
With both teams finalizing their lineups, all eyes turn to Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX matchup, where the Chiefs and Eagles will battle for the championship. Fans eagerly await to see how these injuries may impact the game’s outcome.
