Kansas City Chiefs 53-man roster by jersey number for AFC title game
The Kansas City Chiefs have solidified their roster for the AFC Championship Game of the 2022 NFL playoffs.
The Chiefs had one free space on the 53-man roster heading into Saturday. They activated a player from injured reserve and elevated two more from the practice squad. That means they’ll have 55 players on the roster to choose from for this game. Keep in mind only 48 players will be made active for the game with a minimum of eight offensive linemen active. The team will need to make seven players inactive on Saturday.
Be sure that you know how to identify all of Kansas City’s players during AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals Here is a look at the Chiefs’ roster by jersey number:
1. RB Jerick McKinnon
Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) reacts…
Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) reacts to a gain against the Buffalo Bills during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones (2) rushes the…
Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones (2) rushes the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) checks the…
Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) checks the defense before the snap against the New York Jets during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend (5) walks on the field before an NFL football game…
Kansas City Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend (5) walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook participates in a drill during NFL football training camp Sunday,…
Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook participates in a drill during NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates after kicking a 44-yard field gaol during the…
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates after kicking a 44-yard field gaol during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
8. DE/LB Carlos Dunlap
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) against the…
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
9. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) reacts in…
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) reacts in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) breaks…
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) breaks free for Arizona Cardinals linebacker Devon Kennard (42) during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports
11. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling throws the ball back during the NFL football team’s…
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling throws the ball back during the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele passes during NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022,…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele passes during NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (13) watches play…
Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (13) watches play against the Washington Commanders during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes catches a ball during the NFL football team’s organized team…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes catches a ball during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Nov 13, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) runs…
Nov 13, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 06: Mecole Hardman #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 06: Mecole Hardman #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid runs the ball during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug.…
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid runs the ball during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the…
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill stretches during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday,…
Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill stretches during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams during drills at the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday,…
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams during drills at the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore makes a catch during the NFL football team’s mandatory…
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore makes a catch during the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Deon Bush runs during the NFL football team’s organized team activities…
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Deon Bush runs during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton stretches during the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June…
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton stretches during the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) attempts to…
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) attempts to catch a pass over Kansas City Chiefs defender Jaylen Watson (35) at State Farm Stadium.
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38. CB L’Jarius Sneed
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 17: Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 17: Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after winning the AFC Divisional Playoff game 22-17 over the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester participates in a drill during the NFL football team’s…
Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester participates in a drill during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jack Cochrane (43) leaves the field after a preseason NFL football game,…
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jack Cochrane (43) leaves the field after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug.13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton (45) and teammates run a drill during the NFL football…
Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton (45) and teammates run a drill during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris (47) during the first half of an NFL football game…
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris (47) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
50. LB Willie Gay Jr.
Nov 7, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (50) celebrates…
Nov 7, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (50) celebrates after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football…
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 14: Creed Humphrey #52 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 14: Creed Humphrey #52 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field after a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal takes part in drills during the NFL football team’s mandatory…
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal takes part in drills during the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Jan 12, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) is…
Jan 12, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) is introduced before a AFC Divisional Round playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis watches practice during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug.…
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis watches practice during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
57. Orlando Brown Jr.
Jan 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown (57) leaves…
Jan 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown (57) leaves the field after the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs defensive ends Joshua Kaindoh (59) Malik Herring (94) run during the NFL football…
Kansas City Chiefs defensive ends Joshua Kaindoh (59) Malik Herring (94) run during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Dec 12, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) greets fans…
Dec 12, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) greets fans while leaving the field after the win over the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) celebrates while…
Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) celebrates while leaving the field after the win over the Buffalo Bills during an AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
66. DT Brandon Williams
Dec 11, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris (47)and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed…
Dec 11, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris (47)and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (38) and defensive tackle Brandon Williams (66) combine for a sack on Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Lucas Niang (67) takes his stance during an NFL football game…
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Lucas Niang (67) takes his stance during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
70. OT Prince Tega Wanogho
Dec 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho (70)…
Dec 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho (70) on the sidelines against the Denver Broncos during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Nick Allegretti (73) before an NFL football game against the New…
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Nick Allegretti (73) before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Darian Kinnard, left, and offensive tackle Geron Christian, right, walk off…
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Darian Kinnard, left, and offensive tackle Geron Christian, right, walk off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Kansas City Chiefs guard Andrew Wylie as time runs out in their win over the New…
Kansas City Chiefs guard Andrew Wylie as time runs out in their win over the New York Giants in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (81) carries the ball during the first half of…
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (81) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
82. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette
Aug 27, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) returns a…
Aug 27, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) returns a kick against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray runs during the NFL football team’s organized team activities…
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray runs during the NFL football team’s organized team activities Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson during drills at the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp…
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson during drills at the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp (85) during the second half of an NFL football…
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp (85) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Nov 20, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates against…
Nov 20, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson (88) running during the first half of an NFL…
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson (88) running during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Nov 22, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) against the…
Nov 22, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Mitchell Brinkman (49), defensive end Malik Herring (94) and tight end…
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Mitchell Brinkman (49), defensive end Malik Herring (94) and tight end Matt Bushman (89) warm up during rookie mini camp NFL football practice Monday, May 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) looks on against the Denver Broncos during a…
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) looks on against the Denver Broncos during a football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (99) during drills in the NFL football team’s mandatory…
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (99) during drills in the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)