Donnie Avery's injury is a shoulder contusion; X-rays negative on Chiefs WR

As usual, the excitement of a Kansas City Chiefs win is tempered until we hear about the injuries in the game. Donnie Avery went down with a shoulder injury in Sunday's game but the early word doesn't appear to be that bad.

Following the game, Andy Reid updated reporters on Avery's status and called his injury a "shoulder contusion", which is like a shoulder bruise. "The x-rays were negative," Reid said.

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We'll await further detail but I'm taking this as good news for now. It does not appear to be a serious injury.

All of a sudden, an injury to Avery is a BIG deal. He is the Chiefs leading receiver with 304 yards, topping Jamaal Charles (250) and Dwayne Bowe (183). Avery is averaging over 19 yards per reception and has three catches over 40 yards, including two in Sunday's win over the Titans.

The Chiefs receivers have been a talking point so far this season so we know they can not afford to lose one such as Avery. The Chiefs will be back at the facility today so hopefully Andy Reid has an update on how Avery is doing. From there, the Chiefs will begin practice on Wednesday, at which point we'll start to find out more about how Avery is doing. The Chiefs will issue their final injury report on Friday, which is when we will have some sort of confirmation on Avery's status.

Photos of the Chiefs victory over the Titans

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• Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) celebrates defeating the Tennessee Titans following the game at LP Field. Kansas City won 26-17 Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop (6) prepares to kick a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. The Chiefs beat the Titans 26-17. Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Sean McGrath (84) celebrates defeating the Tennessee Titans following the game at LP Field. Kansas City won 26-17. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid leaves the field after his team defeated the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. Kansas City won 26-17. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (27) and cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) celebrate a win over the Tennessee Titans at LP Field. The Chiefs beat the Titans 26-17. Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs fan shows his support against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. Kansas City won 26-17. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs fan shows his support against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. Kansas City won 26-17. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Quintin Demps (35) runs with the against Tennessee Titans center Robert Turner (59) after intercepting a pass during the second half at LP Field. The Chiefs won 26-17. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; The Kansas City Chiefs offensive squad huddles in a game against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. The Chiefs beat the Titans 26-17. Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31) intercepts a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second half at LP Field. The Chiefs won 26-17. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) gestures to the fans after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. Kansas City won 26-17. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. The Chiefs beat the Titans 26-17. Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery (17) catches a pass in front of Tennessee Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner (20) during the first half at LP Field. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Jackie Battle (22) is stopped at the goal line by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Anthony Toribio (98) and safety Quintin Demps (35) during the first half at LP Field. The Chiefs won 26-17 Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
• Oct 6, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Sean McGrath (84) catches a pass as Tennessee Titans safety Bernard Pollard (31) defends during the first half at LP Field. The Chiefs won 26-17. Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
• NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 6: Marcus Cooper #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a 4th quarter interception against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 6, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
• NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Cheifs holds up his fingers saluting Chiefs fans after a 26-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 6, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
• NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Cheifs coaches his team against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 6, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
• NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 6: Brandon Flowers #24 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after the game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 6, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Scott Cunningham/Getty Images