Baltimore — In a postgame statement that drew widespread attention, the Baltimore Ravens alleged that the Kansas City Chiefs were not transparent in disclosing pregame injury information. The team’s president said: “They had players unexpectedly take the field that we didn’t know about in advance, and this can lead to severe financial and competitive consequences. I have asked the NFL to investigate and scrutinize this to prevent it from happening.”

The Ravens contend that a lack of clarity in the injury report directly affected their tactical preparation—from defensive packages and coverage assignments to pressure plans on the quarterback. According to Baltimore, last-minute personnel changes—if not updated in accordance with protocol—can create an unfair advantage and distort competitive balance.

Baltimore points to the most contentious episode: Chris Jones and Xavier Worthy unexpectedly appeared in the lineup, despite prior communications indicating they had been placed on injured reserve (IR). The Ravens argue this altered their man-match allocations, blitz menus, and coverage shells, while potentially moving betting lines in the lead-up to kickoff.

The integrity of the betting ecosystem was also emphasized. In their view, inconsistent public injury information can skew markets, give an edge to those with inside knowledge, and tarnish the league’s credibility. Accordingly, the Ravens say they have submitted a formal request for review, asking the NFL to examine practice participation logs, pregame game-status disclosures, the inactives list, and the information flow to broadcast partners.

For their part, the Chiefs—through a spokesperson—maintain that the club fully complied with the NFL’s injury-reporting policy, that all updates were timely and filed on the proper forms, and that they stand ready to cooperate with any league inquiries. The organization declined further comment pending an official determination.

League rules require clubs to disclose injury information fully, accurately, and promptly to protect the integrity of competition. If violations are found, the NFL may impose a range of penalties, from fines and personal discipline to competitive sanctions. Relevant parties are expected to provide documentation, align timelines, and reinforce reporting procedures to uphold transparency standards.