As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for their all-important Divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Arrowhead Time, all eyes are on the final injury report that has just been released.

Chiefs Injury Update

The Chiefs have provided their latest injury predictions, and the biggest talking point is the status of cornerback Jaylen Watson, who is officially listed as questionable for the game. Although Watson is currently on the injured reserve list due to an ankle injury, head coach Andy Reid has expressed optimism about Watson's potential return. Reid commented, "He’s worked tremendously hard to get himself to this point, and we’ll see how that goes as far as the game reps."

In order for Watson to play, the Chiefs must activate him to the 53-man roster by 3 p.m. on Friday, setting the stage for a dramatic lead-up to the game.

Key Players on the Injury Report

The Chiefs' injury report has remained relatively stable throughout the week. Below are the official designations for the players:

- **Mecole Hardman (WR, Knee)**: Listed as doubtful.

- **Jaylen Watson (CB, Ankle)**: Questionable.

- **Patrick Mahomes (QB, Ankle)**: Fully practiced and ready to go.

- **Chris Jones (DT, Calf)**: Fully practiced and cleared for action.

- **D.J. Humphries (T)** and **Chamarri Conner (DB)**: Both have practiced fully and are in good shape for the game.

Texans Injury Concerns

On the other side, the Houston Texans listed several key players as questionable ahead of their playoff encounter:

- **Robert Woods (WR, Hip)**: Did not participate in practice all week.

- **Joe Mixon (RB, Ankle)**: A mid-week addition to the injury report, he did not practice on Friday.

- **Azeez Al-Shaair (LB, Knee)**: Limited participation mid-week after missing Tuesday.

- **Teagan Quitoriano (TE, Calf)**: Also questionable, but has practiced fully at times.

Game-Day Implications

This game is particularly crucial for both teams, with the postseason kicks off for the Chiefs at home, where they boast a strong record. The matchup isn't just a rematch of earlier encounters; it's a test of resilience with Watson and Mixon’s health potentially impacting the game.

While the Chiefs are favorites, the Texans have previously shown they can pull off surprises, making this a must-watch event for NFL fans over the weekend.

Stay tuned as we bring you more updates and follow the thrilling journey of both teams heading into this pivotal playoff game!