On Monday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs received mixed news on star offensive lineman Joe Thuney. The three-time All-Pro underwent an MRI to determine the cause of the injury he suffered during the Chiefs’ win over the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round.

Joe Thuney has a pec injury

Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey (52) and guard Joe Thuney (62) at the line of scrimmage against the Las Vegas Raiders during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Adam Schefter with ESPN reported that Thuney has a pec injury. He said pec injury is a terrible injury for an offensive lineman to have.

 

A few hours later, Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network announced Thuney suffered a pec strain. Rapoport presented the news as a positive development for the Chiefs, in contrast to Schefter’s earlier report on a pec injury having a major effect on offensive linemen.

The Kansas City Chiefs could be without Thuney against Baltimore

Jan 21, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
The Chiefs are unsure if Thuney can play the Ravens. However, he hopes to return for the AFC Championship and/or Super Bowl.

 

The Chiefs need their offensive line to be healthy against the Ravens. The Chiefs appeared to struggle early in the Divisional Round with their play in the trenches. The Ravens will have a strong front seven for the Chiefs to contend with.

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Dec 10, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet against the Buffalo Bills during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports