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KANSAS CITY ***** , Mo. — The Chiefs‘ Eric Berry and Spencer Ware joined the Colts‘ Malik Hooker and Tyquan Lewis in street clothes for their cold, snowy divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.Or parkas, more accurately.The quartet of starters was among the inactives for the latest postseason matchup between the Chiefs and Colts. Berry was out with a heel injury and Ware remained out with a hamstring injury. Hooker was sidelined by a foot injury and Lewis by a sore knee in a significant blow to an Indianapolis defense that must contend with Kansas City‘s high-powered attack.Hooker had played 87 percent of the Colts’ defensive snaps this season, and an even greater amount during Indianapolis’ win over Houston in the wild-card round. George Odum, a rookie, will join Corey Moore and J.J. Wilcox in covering for him alongside strong safety Clayton Geathers.Colts coach Frank Reich said this week that Hooker would be a game-time decision, though he did sound optimistic when they had their final practice on Thursday.“Yeah, I mean obviously best-case scenario all the guys that we have a little dinged up, the best-case scenario is that they all go,” Reich said, “because if they are going we feel like they can play winning football even if they are dinged up. That will be our mindset going in, ‘Hey if you’re out there, we expect you to play winning football.”The Colts placed backup safety Mike Mitchell on injured reserve earlier this week with a calf injury, further depleting a defense that has played especially well during a five-game win streak.“In the sub packages, his role was big ***** ,” Reich said. “You just count on Mike, I mean, especially in those sub packages. … Mike has been pretty instrumental.”Al-Quadin Muhammad got the start in place of Lewis at defensive end.As for the Chiefs, any optimism their three-time All-Pro safety would return for the playoffs seemed to evaporate this week when Berry never took the practice field. His heel kept him out most of the season, and a recurrence before their regular-season finale sidelined him again.Jordan Lucas was slated to start against Andrew Luck and the Colts offense.Ware, who assumed the starting role when Kareem Hunt was cut midseason, has not played in a month because of a hamstring injury. Damien Williams started again in his place.The Chiefs did get some positive news when wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who has been out with a foot injury since November, was active for the playoff game. Watkins was in a walking boot a few weeks ago but practiced all week, then tested his foot on the snowy field Saturday.100<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:View from the sidelines: NFL cheerleaders 2018Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports | Raj MehtaWhen inactives were announced 90 minutes prior to kickoff, Watkins was ready to go.“He’s done a nice job,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after the Chiefs’ final practice of the week. “He had good work all three days and looked pretty good.”If only the same could be said of the field.It looked pristine a few weeks ago for the Chiefs’ regular-season finale against Oakland, but rain Friday that quickly turned to snow saturated the playing surface. The Chiefs kept tarps on it as long as possible, but they were removed two hours before kickoff and snow began to accumulate.The middle of the field was already turning into a quagmire during warmups, as was the south end zone ***** , where players and personnel enter and exit the field. Workers were trying their best to keep it in shape with a tractor load of dry dirt and gravel. Darius Leonard Wraps Up Regular Season With AFC Defensive Player Of The Week HonorsThe National Football League has announced that Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard has been named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week for his standout performance Week 17 in the Colts’ playoff-clinching road win over the Tennessee Tita...Q&A with Booger McFarland: Colts-Texans playoff matchup, success of Andrew Luck, containing DeShaun Watson and more – The AthleticQ&A with Booger McFarland: Colts-Texans playoff matchup, success of Andrew Luck, containing DeShaun Watson and moreSix scenes that defined the Colts' turnaround seasonSix scenes that defined the Colts' turnaround seasonColts Notebook: Ryan Kelly Returns To Practice, Plans To Play Sunday | 1070 the FanThe Colts had their first practice of Wild Card week on Wednesday. What were the takeaways from the Colts’ returning to practice, in preparing for the Texans?Ryan Kelly feels good, expects to return for Texans game | CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTVINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – In their biggest game of the season, the Indianapolis Colts anticipate the return of the anchor of their offensive line. Center Ryan Kelly, who missed Sunday’s play-in victory at Tennessee with a neck injury, is expected to return to practice and be in the lineup for Satu...Colts center Ryan Kelly (neck): 'I'm ready to play' against HoustonThe Colts are likely to have their starting five on the offensive line together and ready to go on Saturday for the first time since Thanksgiving.Colts’ ‘1-0’ Mindset Continues Into PostseasonWhen Frank Reich was hired as the Indianapolis Colts’ head coach, he brought with him a very strict “one-day-at-a-time” mindset. And even after a 1-5 start to the season ***** , that approach never wavered. Now, Reich and the Colts find themselves ready to takeColts Matt Eberflus, Nick Sirianni Talk Head Coaching Possibilities | 1070 the FanWhat do Colts coordinators Matt Eberflus and Nick Sirianni think about their names being thrown around as head coaching candidates?Important Takeaways From Colts/Texans Meetings in 2018 | 1070 the FanHere’s a closer look at some key takeaways from the Colts and Texans splitting 2018 meetings and the impact of those this Saturday.Cure for what’s ailing T.Y. Hilton’s ankle? Maybe it’s the Texans | CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTVINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – He’s not been himself, not since week 14 at Houston when he ran a deep post, got behind rookie safety Justin Reid, snatched Andrew Luck’s laser out of the air for a 60-yard gain and was rolled to the turf. T.Y. Hilton got up. And limped.Colts Quick Scouting Report: Wild Card Round Vs. Houston TexansThe Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans clash for the third time this season in the opening round of the 2018-19 playoffs. The teams are obviously familiar with each other by this point, but there are always new things to pick up on in each matchup.Quenton Nelson Named Second-Team All-Pro By Pro Football FocusAfter a standout rookie season in which he didn't miss an entire snap, Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson has been named Second-Team All-Pro by Pro Football Focus.Kravitz: From steroids to salvation, former NFL player Ron Solt uses CBD to return from the brink of ruin – The Athletic“I hope the teams I played for know I put out for them," Solt said. "I paid a price, but I’m not going to moan and bitch about it. It’s part of the game."Broncos complete interview with former Colts HC Chuck Pagano for team's head-coaching positionJohn Elway and the Broncos' search committee interviewed their first candidate on Wednesday.COLTS MEDIA
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