Overview

• Kansas City Chiefs' guard Joe Thuney, who signed a five-year, $80 million contract in 2021, is unlikely to play in the upcoming AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a pectoral injury.
• Thuney's injury is a significant blow to the Chiefs as he has been a key player in their offensive line, allowing a 6.3% pressure rate this season, eighth-lowest among left guards.
• Despite the injury, Thuney is reportedly 'working like crazy' to be fit for the game, but his participation may come 'down to the wire'.
• Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid has expressed confidence in interior lineman Nick Allegretti, who is expected to start in Thuney's place.
• The Chiefs, who are already underdogs for the game, will face the Ravens, who finished the regular season ranked No. 6 in the league in total defense.