Super Bowl Info, Injuries and Weather.

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Antonio Brown (knee) is doubtful for Super Bowl LV.
For what it's worth, designations from the first injury report before players return for media week can change ahead of the Super Bowl. In short, it's still possible Brown is listed as 'questionable' or perhaps cleared altogether with a full nine days to go until kick-off.

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It will be interesting to see if any of the players test positive for covid...as they are to be tested twice a day, everyday until game day. Anyone that tests positive is out. Hopefully no one does...

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Wouldn't that be a blow to football if Mahomes and Brady tested positive Rider

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2021 Super Bowl: Sammy Watkins questionable, Antonio Brown doubtful in off week injury reports

Six Chiefs and four Buccaneers players have been given an injury status update for Super Bowl LV with a little over a week before the big game. And while Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) and Kansas City linebacker Willie Gay (ankle) have been ruled out, the other eight players who have been given status updates still have time to possibly be back in time.

Among the notable players on the Chiefs' injury report is quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was a full participant throughout this week's practices. Mahomes has been dealing with a toe injury that was sustained during the Chiefs' divisional round playoff victory over the Browns. Teammate Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who missed the Chiefs' playoff victory over the Browns with ankle/hip injuries, was limited on Wednesday before being a full participant during Thursday and Friday's practices. That's certainly welcomed news for the Chiefs, who are dealing with another notable injury at the running back position.

Here's a look at both teams' injury reports as we near the midway point between last weekend's conference championship games and Super Bowl LV. We'll also provide analysis on what these injuries/player statuses could mean for both teams.

Injury report: OT Eric Fisher (Achilles), LB Willie Gay (ankle) OUT; RB Le'Veon Bell (knee), CB Rashad Fenton (foot), CB L'Jaruis Snead (concussion), WR Sammy Watkins (calf) QUESTIONABLE

The Chiefs will likely replace Fisher with Mike Remmers, who moved from right to left tackle after Fisher exited last Sunday's AFC title game. Andrew Wylie, a four-year veteran who made 14 starts during the regular season, replaced Remmers at right tackle. And though he is also on the team's injury report, Remmers (groin) was a full participant during Thursday and Friday's practices after being limited on Wednesday. Gay's absence will likely lead to more playing opportunities for fellow rookie Darius Harris, who made his first career starts during the Chiefs' final two regular season games.

Watkins, who has not played since Week 16, did not practice on Friday and was limited on Wednesday and Thursday. If Watkins misses the Super Bowl, expect Mahomes to continue to lean on Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, who caught a combined 22 passes in last week's win over Buffalo. Mahomes may also look more to Mecole Hardman, who caught a touchdown and also had a 50-yard run against the Bills.

Bell did not practice on Friday after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday. The former Pro Bowl running back's injury held him out of last Sunday's win over the Bills. With Bell out, Darrel Williams led the Chiefs with 52 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Williams also led the Chiefs in carries (13) and rushing yards (78) in their divisional round win over the Browns. Expect Williams to have another considerable workload against the Buccaneers.

While Sneed was limited all week, Fenton was a full participant on Friday after being limited the previous two days. That's good news for a Chiefs defense that will try to contain Tom Brady, who is preparing to play in his 10th Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Injury report: WR Antonio Brown (knee), S Jordan Whitehead (should/knee) DOUBTFUL; LB Lavonte David (hamstring), S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) QUESTIONABLE

Though David didn't practice all week, how much he practices next week will be a much better indicator of his status for Super Bowl LV. If David's injury limits his snaps against the Chiefs, that would lead to more reps for Deone Bucannon, who re-joined the team earlier this month after spending time with the Buccaneers in 2019. Bucannon spent four seasons with Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians in Arizona from 2014-17.

Like David, Whitehead and Winfield did not practice this past week. Despite Whitehead's lack of practice time, ESPN's Jenna Laine has reported that he is expected to face the Chiefs. Winfield is also expected to suit up, according to ESPN, after missing Tampa Bay's NFC title game win over Green Bay. Winfield was replaced last Sunday by Mike Edwards, a second-year player to recorded two interceptions, five passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during the regular season.

If Brown misses the Super Bowl, Brady will continue to lean on Scotty Miller, who caught a key 39-yard touchdown pass against the Packers. Brady has also found chemistry with rookie Tyler Johnson, who made impressive catches in each of the Buccaneers' last two playoff wins.

Ok we still got a week to go and obviously many of these guys will have a much better chance of playing with the extra week as mentioned above. Here's hoping...

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Patrick Mahomes said his toe injury is "pretty close to 100 percent."
He suffered the toe injury in the Divisional Round against Cleveland before he left the game with a concussion. Mahomes said rest has helped with the toe issue.

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The Chiefs reported no new positive COVID-19 tests in the team's latest round of testing.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported no players of staffers tested positive after Demarcus Robinson and backup center Daniel Kilgore were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Both players are considered close contacts of someone who has the virus, meaning they have a chance to gain clearance before the Super Bowl on Sunday.

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KSHB's Tod Palmer reports Chiefs LBs coach Britt Reid was involved in a car crash on Thursday night that sent two children to the hospital.
It happened near Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. While presumably driving home from the stadium, Reid crashed into two cars stranded on the side of a highway. Two children, four and five years old, were in the backseat. Both were hospitalized, including one suffering life-threatening injuries. Police were able to smell alcohol on Reid's person, and Reid admitted to having two or three drinks. The investigation is ongoing. Britt, the son of Andy Reid, will not be traveling with the team for the Super Bowl.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter said Cameron Brate (back) is expected to play against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Schefter said Brate, who has operated as Tampa's primary pass catching tight end during the postseason, "felt better today than yesterday" despite missing Friday's practice altogether. Whether Brate will be a full go against Kansas City remains to be seen. Rob Gronkowski -- having run more pass routes than Brate in the Bucs' three playoff games -- would stand to benefit if Brate were limited with the back issue.

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Antonio Brown (knee) is considered questionable against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Brown practiced fully Friday for the second straight day, apparently avoiding the knee swelling that head coach Bruce Arians worried about early in the week. He looks to be a go for the Super Bowl, and will continue to operate as Tom Brady's third option behind Chris Godwin and Mike Evans.

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