The wide receiver injury report is bare this week. That's great news for NFL fans, who want to see the best of the best compete in the postseason. However, there's one big name whose availability is in question.
The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs kicks off on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, with a rematch from Week 16 of the regular season between the No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs and the No. 4 seed Houston Texans.
The Chiefs continued to have everyone on their 53-man roster fully participate in practice as they gear up to play the Texans on Saturday afternoon.
That was wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who is on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Hardman can be activated at any point and the Chiefs have an open spot on the 53-man roster after placing defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu on injured reserve.
But cornerback Jaylen Watson will dress for the game. On Thursday, Watson — still designated to return from the team’s Reserve/Injured list — was declared questionable for Saturday’s game. On Friday,
Receiver Mecole Hardman, however, remained limited as he returns from injured reserve. Hardman is dealing with a knee injury. He’ll have to be activated to the 53-man roster to play in Saturday’s postseason matchup. Hardman caught 12 passes for 90 ...
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The divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicks off when the Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest for a three-peat at home against the Houston Texans on Saturday.
The NFL Divisional round playoffs begin with the Houston Texans at the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday afternoon./
Baltimore's Zay Flowers and Houston's Joe Mixon are two of the notable players on the 2025 NFL Divisional Round Injury Report.
Following their bye week, the Chiefs held regular practices to prepare for their matchup against the Texans. On the weekend, Texans Wire reporter Cole Thompson released the final injury report for both teams, showing that Kansas City’s roster is largely healthy—aside from wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who is listed as "doubtful."
Kansas City’s quest to become the first team in NFL history to claim three straight Super Bowls begins Saturday (3:30 p.m., TV: ABC/ESPN, Radio: The Team 92.1-FM) with a visit from the Houston Texans in the divisional playoffs.