Ravens vs Chiefs Injury Report: Key Players Ruled Out for Sunday's Game
Ravens Lose Key Defensive Player to Season-Ending Injury
The Baltimore Ravens have suffered a major blow to their defense, as star cornerback Marlon Humphrey has been ruled out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle. Humphrey, a key member of the Ravens' secondary, was injured in the team's Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints. His absence will be a significant loss for the Ravens, who are currently ranked third in the NFL in pass defense.
Chiefs Lose Starting Running Back to Hamstring Injury
The Kansas City Chiefs will also be without a key player on Sunday, as starting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Edwards-Helaire has been dealing with the injury for several weeks and aggravated it in the Chiefs' Week 10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. His absence will be a blow to the Chiefs' offense, which is currently ranked second in the NFL in rushing.
Other Notable Injuries for Ravens and Chiefs
In addition to Humphrey and Edwards-Helaire, there are several other notable injuries for the Ravens and Chiefs heading into Sunday's game. For the Ravens, wide receiver Rashod Bateman is questionable with a foot injury, while offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley is doubtful with an ankle injury. For the Chiefs, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is questionable with a concussion, while defensive end Frank Clark is doubtful with a back injury.
Ravens-Chiefs Game Preview
The Ravens and Chiefs are both coming off of wins in Week 10 and are currently tied for first place in the AFC West with a 7-3 record. The game is expected to be a close one, and the injuries to Humphrey and Edwards-Helaire could play a major factor. The Ravens will be looking to slow down the Chiefs' high-powered offense, while the Chiefs will be looking to take advantage of the Ravens' depleted secondary.
Conclusion
The Ravens-Chiefs game on Sunday is shaping up to be a must-watch matchup between two of the top teams in the NFL. The injuries to Humphrey and Edwards-Helaire will certainly have an impact on the game, but both teams still have enough talent to make this a competitive contest.