Super Bowl 55 injury report: Updates on Sammy Watkins, 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.

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.