Chiefs Will Be Missing Just One Player Against the Raiders

by Joel Thorman on Nov 15, 2009 8:54 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Just a quick injury reminder, the Kansas City Chiefs have just one player that will be out against the Oakland Raiders today. LB David Herron has some sort of knee injury that has held him out of practice all week and the Chiefs have labeled him as out today.

The rest of the Chiefs are probable and should be available to play barring any injury report shenanigans. Here's a rundown of the rest of the injured Chiefs:

LB Mike Vrabel (hip) - We're not sure what the situation is here but he was limited on Wednesday and Thursday then upgraded to a full practice participant on Friday. If this issue flares up in the game causing him to miss time, Andy Studebaker will step in.

I know a couple of people around here are interested in finding out whether Studebaker can play or not. He hasn't gotten many opportunities since Vrabel has been iron man to this point.

LB Jovan Belcher (head) - Last week, Belcher came out of the game for a little bit because of some sort of head trauma. He was limited on Wednesday then a full participant on Thursday and Friday.

His appearance on the injury report is likely a precautionary measure with the head injury.

WR Chris Chambers (foot) - He was limited on Wednesday and a full participant on Thursday and Friday. Expect him to play with few to no limitations.

OL Wade Smith (ankle) - Again, we're not sure what the injury is exactly but he was limited on Wednesday and Thursday before being upgraded to a full participant on Friday. He's probable so expect him to be the first offensive lineman off the bench in case of injury.

FS Jon McGraw (thigh) - And the wildcard of the day. McGraw has been a full participant all week and appears primed to start following a strain that kept him out of last week's game. DaJuan Morgan will likely be the first one off the bench if his thigh injury flares up.

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Raiders Injuries

Out: LB Ricky Brown (ankle), WR Nick Miller (shin), WR Javon Walker (hamstring)

Questionable: DE Greg Ellis (knee, shoulder)

Probable: G Robert Gallery (fibula), T Cornell Green (calf), RB Darren McFadden (knee), Chaz Schilens (foot), TE Tony Stewart (chest)

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a little off topic

but i am hunting down 3 tickets for the pittsburgh game. any good places online to buy tickets? I dont want nosebleed seats, but i dont want to pay over 115 a ticket. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

by Coady on Nov 15, 2009 9:03 AM CST reply actions

little risky...

but try Craigslist.com in KC area……i just saw 4 tickets for sale on there

by KCinAZ on Nov 15, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

Chiefs ticket exchange

Guarantee you will get the tickets you think you are getting. To me, it is the only way to buy second hand tickets.

Predictions for 2009:

The Chiefs will regret cutting LJ

Bowe's numbers regress due to lack of decent QB play.

The D gets better in the second half but still is plagued by big plays

Cassel looks more like the guy Pioli almost cut in the '08 preseason instead of the franchise QB he hoped he would be when he traded him for

Chiefs 3-13

by bonesjackson on Nov 15, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions

You have to admit

Going into week 8 with only one player down, it’s impressive. Strength and conditioning look to be paying off.

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Nov 15, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions

to be fair

there are a few guys on IR

but, yeah, I think the conditioning has made some difference

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers

by stagdsp on Nov 15, 2009 12:29 PM CST up reply actions