McDuffie (knee) was a full practice participant Tuesday. McDuffie didn't play in Kansas City's Week 18 game against Denver due to a knee issue, thought his absence may have been partly precautionary with the Chiefs resting most of their starters. The third-year cornerback's ability to fully practice Tuesday suggests he'll be able to play in Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans. As a result, Nazeeh Johnson will likely return to a rotational role.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
9/13/2000 (24)
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5'11", 193 lbs
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2022: Rd 1; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
Westminster, CA, USA
Position
CB
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Washington
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3 seasons
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Kansas City Chiefs
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
McDuffie (knee) was a full practice participant Tuesday. McDuffie didn't play in Kansas City's Week 18 game against Denver due to a knee issue, thought his absence may have been partly precautionary with the Chiefs resting most of their starters. The third-year cornerback's ability to fully practice Tuesday suggests he'll be able to play in Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans. As a result, Nazeeh Johnson will likely return to a rotational role.
McDuffie (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos. McDuffie picked up a knee injury during the Chiefs' Week 17 win over the Steelers, which limited him in practice all week. That limited participation may have also had to do with the fact that Kansas City is locked in as the AFC's No. 1 seed heading into the postseason, and McDuffie's next opportunity won't be until the divisional round. Keith Taylor will likely start at outside corner opposite Josh Williams due to McDuffie's absence.
McDuffie (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. McDuffie appears to have picked up a knee injury in the Chiefs' Week 17 win over the Steelers, as it was the first game all season in which he didn't play 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps and was limited in practice throughout the week. However, his expected absence in Week 18 is likely precautionary, as the Chiefs has already secured the AFC's No. 1 seed. Keith Taylor is expected to start opposite Josh Williams as part of Kansas City's top outside cornerback duo if McDuffie is sidelined Sunday.
McDuffie finished Sunday's 14-13 win over the Broncos with six tackles (five solo). McDuffie's six tackles Sunday tied a season high, and the third-year cornerback has played every single defensive snap across the Chiefs' nine regular-season games. For the year, he's up to 34 tackles (22 solo) and five pass defenses.
McDuffie finished with six tackles (three solo), including a tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in the Chiefs' 17-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday. The cornerback also played on every defensive snap for the fourth game in a row and helped limit the Chargers to 224 yards of total offense. McDuffie has 15 tackles (10 solo) and two passes defensed in 2024.
With less than a minute left to play in the first half, McDuffie totally blew up a bubble screen to Tyreek Hill, ripping the ball out of his hands to force a fumble for the fourth time this season. The 10 tackles were a season high. If he can maintain his current level of production, he could soon put himself on the radar as a rare IDP-relevant cornerback.