AFC and NFC Championship Injury Report: Updates on Patrick Mahomes, Stefon Diggs, A.J. Dillon, Antonio Brown and more

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.

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BUFFALO BILLS

Player	Pos	PFF grade	Consensus Rank	Injury	Status
Cole Beasley	WR	84.9	WR7	Knee	(-)
Gabriel Davis	WR	64.9	WR13	Ankle	Questionable
Stefon Diggs	WR	89.4	WR3	Oblique	(-)
Zack Moss	RB	71.9	N/A	Ankle	IR

Mario’s take: Beasley was a limited participant at practice on Thursday and a full participant Friday. He will play in the AFC Championship game.

Davis missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but was a limited participant Friday. He has a shot at playing but I am not optimistic.

Diggs was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, but was a full participant Friday. He will play against the Chiefs.

Moss suffered an ankle injury during the Bills' playoff game against the Colts. The injury was severe enough for the Bills to shut him down for the whole postseason. Moss has been placed on IR but will be ready for the 2021 season.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Player	Pos	PFF grade	Consensus Rank	Injury	Status
A.J. Dillon	RB	81.4	RB9	Quadriceps	(-)
Allen Lazard	WR	71.1	WR10	Wrist/Back	(-)
Jamaal Williams	RB	73.2	RB7	Ankle	(-)
Marcedes Lewis	TE	67.6	TE7	Knee	(-)

Mario’s take: Dillon, Lazard and Williams were limited participants in practice all week. They will play in NFC Championship game.

Lewis was a limited participant Wednesday, a D.N.P. Thursday, and a full participant Friday. He will play against the Bucs.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Player	Pos	PFF grade	Consensus Rank	Injury	Status
Clyde Edwards-Helaire	RB	75.3	RB5	Ankle/Hip	Questionable
Le’Veon Bell	RB	73.9	RB8	Knee	Questionable
Patrick Mahomes	QB	91.4	QB2	Head/Toe	(-)
Sammy Watkins	WR	64.4	WR12	Calf	Questionable

Mario’s take: Edwards-Helaire was a limited participant in practice all week and I expect him to return to action this weekend.

Watkins was a limited participant all week but is considered a true game-time decision. He will try to give it a go but I’m of optimistic he can play.

Bell did not practice Thursday or Friday due to swelling in his knee. I am not optimistic he can play on Sunday.

Mahomes suffered a toe injury and concussion in the divisional round. He is in the five-step concussion protocol and is progressing well. The mild turf toe injury is more of a concern than the concussion. It could limit his play making ability against the Bills. Mahomes has practiced in a limited fashion all week and he will play in the AFC Championship game.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Player	Pos	PFF grade	Consensus Rank	Injury	Status
Antonio Brown	WR	85.8	WR6	Knee	Out
Chris Godwin	WR	79.7	WR4	Quadriceps	(-)
Mike Evans	WR	74.1	WR5	Knee	(-)
O.J. Howard	TE	80.1	N/A	Ankle	IR
Ronald Jones II	RB	73.6	RB4	Quad/Finger	(-)

Mario’s take: Brown was a D.N.P. all week and he been ruled out for the game against the Packers.

Godwin and Evans were limited participants in practice all week and they will play in the NFC Championship game.

Jones was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, but a full participant Friday. He will play this weekend.

Howard tore his Achilles in Week 11. He underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.

Mario Pilato has a master's degree in Kinesiology and a bachelor's degree in Exercise Sports Science, along with eight years of experience in the strength and conditioning industry, including at the collegiate and NFL levels. His injury analysis articles will appear weekly.