Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay was unable to play in the AFC Championship Game against the Ravens due to neck spasms. Despite attempting to loosen up his neck pregame, he was officially inactive. This absence was significant for the Chiefs' defense, as Gay's potential role in spying on Lamar Jackson was highlighted. The Ravens' inactive list included players such as Tylan Wallace and Del’Shawn Phillips, while Mark Andrews and Marlon Humphrey were active. The Chiefs also had other inactive players, including Joe Thuney and Kadarius Toney. The impact of Gay's absence on the game was discussed in various tweets and reports.
LB Willie Gay (neck) is out. How big is that for the #chiefs defense? My report on @nflgameday on @nflnetwork https://t.co/02rfwSneX1
Chiefs LB Willie Gay is OUT today, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/9NeTSe3JIH
Willie Gay (neck) officially inactive vs. Ravens https://t.co/qG67k2SUiC
Willie Gay will not play in the AFC Championship Game. https://t.co/SOAznHhYmV
Chiefs inactive players for today's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens: LB Willie Gay G Joe Thuney WR Kadarius Toney CB Keith Taylor CB Ekow Boye-Doe DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE BJ Thompson
Chiefs LB Willie Gay (neck) is INACTIVE today
Chiefs’ LB Willie Gay, who could have been used to spy on Lamar Jackson if he played, is inactive today due to a neck injury. Chiefs’ RB Isiah Pacheco officially is active.
Here are our inactives for the AFC Championship game at Baltimore. https://t.co/AHIz8OFned
Chiefs LB Willie Gay (neck) is trending toward not being able to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game vs. Ravens, per @JamesPalmerTV https://t.co/pJ1SpPVvFO https://t.co/enoqGnQEfa
Ravens inactives for AFC Championship Game: CB Rock Ya-Sin (knee) WR Tylan Wallace (knee) LB Del’Shawn Phillips (shoulder) C Sam Mustipher G Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu QB Malik Cunningham QB Josh Johnson (3rd QB)
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The Ravens seven inactives: QBs Josh Johnson (No. 3) and Malik Cunningham; WR/RS Tylan Wallace (knee); OL Sam Mustipher and Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu; LB Del’Shawn Phillips (shoulder); and CB Rock Ya-Sin. So Mark Andrews and Marlon Humphrey are officially active.
#chiefs LB Willie Gay (neck spasms) is trending toward not being able to go today per source. It loosened up last night and stiffened up again this morning. He’s trying to get it loose pregame, but it’s not looking great right now I’m told.