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3 more key Chiefs players questionable to return to AFC Championship game

The injury bug has hit Kansas City at the worst possible time.

By Pete Sweeney@pgsween Jan 29, 2023, 8:05pm CST

NFL: AFC Championship-Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs’ injury woes during the AFC Championship game continue.

Three key players — linebacker Willie Gay Jr. and wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman are all questionable to return, according to the team’s official Twitter account.

LB Willie Gay (shoulder), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), and WR Mecole Hardman (pelvis) are questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/NWhBWdrOKR
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 30, 2023

During the third quarter, Gay injured his shoulder, Smith-Schuster injured his knee and Hardman re-injured his pelvis.

Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (concussion) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) have already been ruled out for the Chiefs.

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