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Every Sunday, fans eagerly check the injury report to see which players might or might not take the field. For Week 6, the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs has some updates you must know.
In this article, I’ll walk you through who’s hurt, who might play, and what each team’s injury list means for the game.
Injury Report Explained
Before we dive into player names, here’s a quick guide to what the injury report abbreviations mean:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DNP | Did Not Participate in practice |
| LP | Limited Participation in practice |
| FP | Full Participation in practice |
| Out | Player will not play |
| Questionable | Uncertain if player will play |
| (-) | Not listed |
These codes help coaches, media, and fans understand how healthy a player is going into the game.
Chiefs’ Week 6 Injury Report
Here’s the list for Kansas City Chiefs heading into Week 6:
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Bassa | LB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Nick Bolton | LB | Calf | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Hollywood Brown | WR | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Kareem Hunt | RB | Calf | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | Groin | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Charles Omenihu | DE | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | — |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | Knee | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Jawaan Taylor | T | Knee | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | Shoulder/Ankle | FP | DNP | FP | — |
- All listed Chiefs managed full participation (FP) in practice by Friday.
- Xavier Worthy missed practice on Thursday (DNP) but was back on Friday.
- For now, none are officially ruled out or questionable — status shows “—” (not listed).
Lions’ Week 6 Injury Report
Now let’s look at the Detroit Lions:
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrion Arnold | CB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Zach Cunningham | LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Taylor Decker | T | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
| Kerby Joseph | S | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | Neck | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Wrist | DNP | FP | FP | — |
| Sione Vaki | RB | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Brian Branch | DB | Ankle | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
| Alim McNeil | DT | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Out |
| Giovanni Manu | OL | Knee | — | LP | DNP | Questionable |
| Avonte Maddox | DB | Hamstring | — | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Key observations:
- Terrion Arnold, Zach Cunningham, and Sione Vaki are Out — they won’t play.
- Taylor Decker, Kerby Joseph, Kalif Raymond, Brian Branch, Giovanni Manu, and Avonte Maddox are Questionable — probably limited, depends on final checks.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown practiced fully on Thursday and Friday, so he’s likely okay to play.
- Alim McNeil practiced fully, but his status still says “Out,” meaning his injury is serious.
What This Means for the Game
Chiefs
The Chiefs are in a good spot — all their key players participated fully in practice. That’s a strong sign they’ll be mostly healthy heading into game day. Mahomes, Bolton, Brown, and others appear ready to go.
Lions
The Lions have a tougher situation. Multiple starters are ruled out or in doubt. Defensive backfields and offensive line could be weaker. They may need backups or rotated players to step up.
The Week 6 injury report shows a healthier Chiefs squad and a Lions team battling uncertainties. Kansas City’s full-participation run is a positive sign for continuity. Detroit, however, could be forced to shuffle their lineup depending on how their questionables recover.
In Week 6, the Chiefs come in stronger, with most players fully practicing and no official outs. The Lions face challenges, with several players out or questionable in key spots like linebacker, cornerback, and offensive line.
These injuries might affect Detroit’s strategy and depth. Keep an eye on the updates just before kickoff—some questionables could change status. In many ways, the injury report could tilt the balance more than many fans expect.