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After a long and arduous season, the final game is here. And both the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are preparing for the Super Bowl. Each franchise has an eye on their injury list. Here are the latest proceedings on that front prior to the all-important game.

Injuries are an unavoidable part of professional sports. This is the sole reason competent teams have a deep roster. However, each team would like to play their best 11, especially for the Super Bowl. And with the Chiefs and the 49ers releasing their injury reports, things are not looking good for either of them.

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The Chiefs have several concerns on hand

The Chiefs are competing to become the 9th-ever team to become back-to-back Super Bowl champions. But on this monumental quest, they are mired with injury issues. Even though the Chiefs did not practice this Wednesday, they released an injury report.

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Several players would have not been able to attend the practice or would have been limited to limited practice, had the Chiefs held a practice session. And even though some of them are part squad members, there are a couple of important ones as well.

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DT Chris Jones, who has been the backbone of the Chiefs’ defense for years, is in the no-practice category. Along with star RB Isiah Pacheco. But the good news for the Chiefs is that WR Kadarius Toney would’ve attended the full session. Even though the 49ers do not face such dire situations, their sole injury could hurt them in the Super Bowl.

The 49ers need to be at their best for the Super Bowl

The 49ers are looking for revenge for the Super Bowl LIV. A game they lost against the Chiefs in the last quarter, by 20-31. And even though, the 49ers’ prospects are looking better than that of the Chiefs. They still have an issue to iron out.

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George Kittle, the TE for the 49ers, was unable to practice in the session because of his toe injury. And the 49ers and their fans would hope for a quick resolution of this. Only time will tell what it has in the store for the 49ers.

Do you think the 49ers will get their Super Bowl revenge? Let us know your predictions in the comments.

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Utkarsh Tiwari

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Utkarsh Tiwari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. As a coalesce of a law graduate and football enthusiast, he takes pride in reporting Sunday live games along with post-match analysis and legal accuracy. This enthusiasm has made Utkarsh our ‘go-to guy’ for throwback pieces and listicles when it comes to any game, especially of the Kansas City Chiefs. This NFL guru harbors experience in sports journalism from organizations including ‘The Scrap.” This connection with the clashes on ‘the Gridiron’ has allowed him to deliver gripping breakdowns for 'Mahomies' and other NFL enthusiasts. Apart from the gridiron, the octagon also polishes Utkarsh's interest. In his leisure time, he can be caught watching a UFC showdown or burning the midnight oil, expanding his knowledge.

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