Chiefs safety Bryan Cook was evaluated for a concussion but was allowed to return to their playoff game against Houston on Saturday, while and Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hurt his knee and was questionable to return.

Ahead of Sunday's clash at Arrowhead, Bills head coach Sean McDermott provided an injury update as the team begins its week of practice.

Buffalo's offense is at full bore but two Bills defenders are injured, head coach Sean McDermott said during his media availability Monday. Safety Taylor Rapp is day-to-day with a hip injury and cornerback Christian Benford is in the NFL concussion protocol.

Bills cornerback Christian Benford was placed in concussion protocol after the victory ... With the Ravens were swapped out for the Chiefs, some would have expected a bigger bump with Kansas City in the mix instead of Baltimore. (The numbers for the ...

Veteran safety Bryan Cook was injured during the Kansas City Chiefs’ divisional-round playoff showdown against the Houston Texans this afternoon. Cook was the Chiefs’ leading tackler before he left the field to be evaluated for a concussion in the first half.

The Bills could be without defensive backs Christian Benford (concussion) and Taylor Rapp (hip) vs. the Chiefs.

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) AP

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their AFC Divisional ... Chamarri Conner has been battling a concussion but should be available next week. Factor in the struggles from Nazeeh Johnson ...

Taylor Rapp’s status for the AFC Championship remains uncertain as the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on January 26th. Get the latest updates on Rapp's injury and how it impacts the Bills’ secondary.

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The Buffalo Bills held their first practice of the week as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game Sunday afternoon in Kansas City. Take a look at the first injury report of the week.