A player's injury status can have a significant effect on fantasy football and DFS — it can alter draft strategy, roster construction and, most importantly, it can determine start-or-sit decisions.
Each week, I will comb through the official injury reports for each game and give updates and analysis for fantasy-relevant players. Injuries are fluid, so make sure to stay up to date by following @mario_pilato on Twitter.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 62.9 | N/A | COVID-19 | Reserve/COVID-19 |
| Eric Fisher | T | 80.0 | N/A | Achilles | Out |
| Le’Veon Bell | RB | 73.9 | RB5 | Knee | (-) |
| Mitchell Schwartz | T | 74.7 | N/A | Back | I.R. |
| Sammy Watkins | WR | 64.4 | WR4 | Calf | Questionable |
| Willie Gay Jr. | LB | 68.1 | N/A | Knee | Out |
Mario’s take: Robinson has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list but did not test positive. He was exposed to the virus through a barber and has a chance to play on Sunday.
Left tackle Eric Fisher tore his Achilles in the AFC championship game and will miss Super Bowl 55. Right tackle Michell Schwartz is dealing with a back injury and has been on IR; I am not optimistic he returns for the Super Bowl.
Bell and Watkins were limited at practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but full participants Friday. I expect them to play in Super Bowl 55.
Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. underwent surgery on his meniscus. He will miss the Super Bowl.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Antonio Brown | WR | 85.8 | WR5 | Knee | Questionable |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | S | 67.1 | N/A | Ankle | (-) |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | EDGE | 69.2 | N/A | Knee | (-) |
| Jordan Whitehead | S | 66.3 | N/A | Shoulder | (-) |
| Lavonte David | LB | 81.6 | N/A | Hamstring | (-) |
| O.J. Howard | TE | 80.1 | N/A | Ankle | I.R. |
| Cameron Brate | TE | 67.8 | TE3 | Back | Questionable |
Mario’s take: Star wideout Antonio Brown was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday but was a full participant Thursday and Friday. I expect him to play in Super Bowl 55.
Pierre-Paul did not practice Wednesday, was a limited participant Thursday, and did not practice Friday. I am not concerned about his availability.
Winfield, Whitehead and David were limited participants Wednesday and Thursday, but full participants Friday. I expect them to be ready for Super Bowl 55, as well.
Brate was a limited participant in practice Thursday but did not practice Friday. I am optimistic he is ready to go for Super Bowl Sunday.
Howard tore his Achilles in Week 11. He underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
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