The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers have announced their inactive players for today’s Christmas Day matchup.
Kansas City Chiefs Inactives:
D.J. Humphries (LT): Out due to a hamstring injury.
Chamarri Conner (S): Out with a concussion.
Chris Jones (DT): Questionable with a calf injury; his status remains uncertain.
Jawaan Taylor (RT): Questionable due to a knee issue; his participation will be a game-time decision.
Malik Herring (DE): Inactive.
Joshua Uche (DE): Inactive.
Ethan Driskell (T): Inactive.
C.J. Hanson (OL): Inactive.
Notably, right tackle Jawaan Taylor and defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu are active for the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers Inactives:
Joey Porter Jr. (CB): Out with a knee injury.
Ben Skowronek (WR): Out due to a hip injury.
Justin Fields (QB): Questionable with an abdominal injury; if inactive, he may serve as the emergency third quarterback.
George Pickens (WR): Set to return after missing three games with a hamstring injury; he leads the team with 55 catches and 850 yards, including three touchdowns.
DeShon Elliott (S): Expected to play after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Donte Jackson (CB): Expected to play after dealing with a back issue.
Larry Ogunjobi (DT): Expected to play after a groin injury.
The Steelers did not elevate any practice squad players for the game.
These roster updates are crucial as both teams prepare for this significant AFC matchup.