The Kansas City Chiefs will be without star guard Joe Thuney when they face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
News broke on Friday afternoon that Thuney was ruled out for the pivotal playoff matchup, and against the NFL’s top defensive unit, Kansas City will have to find a way to adjust without their interior anchor.
Mike Edwards, Isiah Pacheco, Willie Gay, and Kadarius Toney are questionable for Sunday's game.
Derrick Nnadi, Skyy Moore (IR), Prince Tega Wanogho (IR), and Joe Thuney are out.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 26, 2024
While injuries at this point in the postseason are common, few have as much of a chance to be as impactful as the one to Thuney, who has consistently been regarded as one of the best players at his position this season.
Chiefs fans and NFL analysts were distraught when they found out the news about Thuney and took to social media to make their voices heard about how his absence might impact the outcome of Sunday’s game.
Check out Twitter’s top reactions to Kansas City’s unfortunate status update on Thuney below:
The Chiefs never believed Joe a Thuney was going to be able to go. It’s a big loss. No one has played more snaps this season than Thuney. The interior dominance and the communication on the OL takes a big hit. https://t.co/jnCqUr0W34
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 26, 2024
Would expect Mike Pacheco and Gay to play.
No Thuney is very difficult to deal with, communication with Alegretti is going to be paramount dealing with the different fronts, twists, and blitzes.
They will target Nick early and often to see if he holds up. https://t.co/tTrVW3eytj
— DMac Wake (@DMacWake316) January 26, 2024
KC had the injury advantage the first two playoff games but definitely won’t this Sunday https://t.co/9lXrUsWpFU
— Fat White (@NFLbadtakes) January 26, 2024
https://t.co/ldsHxgKSUA pic.twitter.com/T4Dkf4kSg7
— Ryan (@Rut23KC) January 26, 2024
Thuney being out is tough. https://t.co/O60GA4EHEL
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) January 26, 2024
Time’s yours @Gretti_53 https://t.co/otLRefL5TY
— 🗣🎙‼️ (@LanceTHESPOKEN) January 26, 2024
JOE THUNEY IS OUT 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/IoXoWqVGG1 pic.twitter.com/xywkUnfxJ4
— DefiantG (@James13803266) January 26, 2024
Ugh…. #ChiefsKingdom @KMBC https://t.co/JNQpsLvScT
— Kris Ketz (@KrisKetzKMBC) January 26, 2024
it was a good run man https://t.co/4hupV2GzoC pic.twitter.com/MawCfpe5Ll
— 77🇬🇶 (@abelpxet77) January 26, 2024
Basically everyone questionable will play https://t.co/vikq2WEvGN
— mya☃️ (@myafromkc) January 26, 2024
Joe Thuney is a big loss for that O-Line. https://t.co/zi2kxiB6ot
— Vince Lovergine (@Vince_Lovergine) January 26, 2024
Thuney out is huge. Pacheco is desperately needed, Edwards and Gay are big losses too if they can’t go https://t.co/6qUfw3uzXz
— Snobody (@chrispyf) January 26, 2024
Officially no Thuney. Not ideal. https://t.co/46LzZ9XaaM
— FANMAN_KSU (@FANMAN_KSU) January 26, 2024
Thuney being out is a game changer. That's a big big loss. https://t.co/hp0Qh4DbWu
— Zach Takes (@ZachTakes) January 26, 2024
Former NC State OL Joe Thuney will miss the AFC Championship Game. https://t.co/fRHUTWktzl
— Cory Smith (@RCorySmith) January 26, 2024
If Mahomes wins this game he the best inl ngl https://t.co/zPblaeWRNY
— Jellyian (@JELLYTON_) January 26, 2024
Thuney out 💔💔 https://t.co/ZOjcSSwV0i
— Ty (@Iso_Ty_3) January 26, 2024
Say psyche right now https://t.co/gOs1Alh3Xn
— Sarah Long (@sarahinkc) January 26, 2024
Thuney officially out https://t.co/PIWSPp4eKX
— Kaleb? (@KalDexHar) January 26, 2024
Ahh no Thuney, our pro bowl guard. Allegretti expected to replace, must have the game of his life! https://t.co/bjezI1dDmc
— Mr NBT (@JoeNBT) January 26, 2024
lets go allegretti https://t.co/ztwwqVked4
— cruise (2-0) (@zoominfro) January 26, 2024
Ruh roh (scooby voice)#ChiefsKingdom | #RavensFlock https://t.co/DKQ1HErFH5
— Kevin Barry (@KevinBarryTV) January 26, 2024
Thuney out? We losing. See y’all next year. https://t.co/D3lw7mRwsl
— Kai (@love4_kai) January 26, 2024
Well….. it could be worse, next man up, Allegretti! https://t.co/ziH6IX3tbB
— Trav 🥋 (@xTravski) January 26, 2024
Next man in. Seize your opportunity back-ups. https://t.co/wMdmrSC9Ug
— Adam Pedersen (@TheRealP_Unit) January 26, 2024
No Thuney ?!?!? Madibuke and Travis jones finna have a FIELD DAY and it’s not looking good for Willie gay 😂😂😂 who gone contain Lamar 😂😂 them boys in trouble https://t.co/2SYWys1Itk
— Ky (@kysplace777) January 26, 2024
Let’s go Allegretti! https://t.co/Wbdpnmb8HJ
— III (@HolstUd96) January 26, 2024
Keeping fingers crossed for Pacheco and Gay. Thuney out is bad. Seeing Toney as questionable is interesting. #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/1zPMrp14Qm
— Paul Seale (@paulvseale) January 26, 2024
No Thuney hurts ngl https://t.co/s9QkD82gPA
— Tae #PlayoffPat 12-6 (@LxrdTVE) January 26, 2024
https://t.co/dHCOVcDE5S pic.twitter.com/9qGcvgFCd0
— TerryG (@BadgyalTerryG) January 26, 2024
Thuney out? It’s Mahover https://t.co/9x22Woiigm
— gyulia (@twicetoaster) January 26, 2024
It’s actually never been more over https://t.co/H0Io0J9Mmo
— 🥈🥉 (@xm23tt) January 26, 2024
Ok now the panic is setting in. https://t.co/CKxFlHHj7L
— ash✿ (@ashhhole13) January 26, 2024
Injury report not looking good 🤦 https://t.co/TstbBp5S0h
— Wade Reeves (@WadeReeves35) January 26, 2024
