Pacheco’s availability brings relief to Chiefs fans, as the dynamic running back showcased his impact in the previous divisional round victory over the Buffalo Bills, rushing for 97 yards and contributing a crucial touchdown.During the regular season, Pacheco amassed an impressive 935 rushing yards with seven touchdowns, in addition to 44 receptions for 244 yards and two scores in 14 games.However, the Chiefs will be without linebacker Willie Gay, who has been deemed inactive for the AFC Championship Game. Gay, facing questions about his participation due to a neck injury sustained in the previous week’s win over the Bills, will not take the field for this critical matchup.
Safety Mike Edwards, previously listed as questionable, is active for the Chiefs. On the inactive list for Kansas City are guard Joe Thuney, wide receiver Kadarius Toney, cornerbacks Keith Taylor and Ekow Boye-Dow, and defensive ends BJ Thompson and Felix Anudike-Uzomah.
Turning attention to the Ravens, cornerback Marlon Humphrey is declared active despite concerns about a calf injury. However, fellow cornerback Rock Ya-Sin will be inactive for the game due to a knee injury. The absence of Ya-Sin may present challenges for the Ravens’ defense in facing the potent Chiefs offense.
Inactives for the Ravens include wide receiver Tylan Wallace, linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips, guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu, center Sam Mustipher, and quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Malik Cunningham, with Johnson serving as the emergency third quarterback for Baltimore. The unfolding dynamics set the stage for a thrilling AFC Championship Game, with both teams navigating key personnel decisions to secure a coveted spot in the Super Bowl.
(Inputs from Reuters)
