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Chiefs lose cornerback Sneed to injury in AFC title game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs lost one of their top cornerbacks on the fourth play of the AFC championship game when L'Jarius Sneed went low to tackle Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine and remained on the turf Saturday night.
Sneed's helmet and shoulder appeared to hit Perine's knee as he stopped him for a 6-yard gain. Sneed lay motionless for a moment, then rolled over onto his back and was checked out by trainers before eventually walking off the field.
Sneed was being evaluated for a head injury.
Sneed typically defends the opposing slot receiver, and that means Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo planned to have him cover dangerous Bengals pass catcher Ja'Marr Chase much of the night. His injury also meant the Chiefs would be relying on three rookie cornerbacks - Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and Josh Williams - the rest of the game.
Sneed picked off three passes, forced three fumbles and also had 3 1/2 sacks this season.
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Updated January 29, 2023
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