NFL Injuries: Chiefs vs Bills Among Week 11 Games Impacted
- Houston receiver Nico Collins is set to return to the field in Week 11.
- Chiefs vs Bills injuries could be a factor in the Week 11 matchup.
- Check out the NFL odds on BetUS Sportsbook before making your wagers, as injuries could impact the spread for multiple games this week.
Receiver Nico Collins was putting up huge numbers for the Houston Texans before he was injured in the fifth game of the season. He vows to be on the field in a Monday Night Football matchup with a Dallas Cowboys team that continues to play without quarterback Dak Prescott.
That is far from the only piece of NFL injury news that could impact the betting odds in Week 11. The biggest line move came in the Browns vs Saints game, as New Orleans opened as a 2½-point favorite and now the game is a pick ’em. Meanwhile, Buffalo went from being a 1½-point underdog to being favored by a point against Kansas City.
When looking at the NFL injury report, not all the news is promising. Pittsburgh linebacker Alex Highsmith, Indianapolis offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann and New York Jets offensive lineman Tyron Smith are among the players already ruled out.
The Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all off this week.
Let’s look at three games that could be impacted the most by the absence of injured players, including a matchup between two of the top Super Bowl contenders, according to the NFL predictions.
Top 3 Games In Week 11 Impacted By Injuries
1. Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions
Just two years ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions had the top two picks in the NFL Draft. Since then, Detroit is 20-6 and Jacksonville is 11-16.
This will be the second time that the teams will meet since Jacksonville took defensive lineman Travon Walker with the top pick, with Aidan Hutchinson going to Detroit with pick No. 2.
Hutchinson is among the key players who will miss Sunday’s matchup. Tight end Sam LaPorta, defensive lineman Brodric Martin and defensive backs Ifeatu Melifonwu and Emmanuel Moseley have already been ruled out for the Lions.
Lions have ruled out TE Sam LaPorta for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars. pic.twitter.com/8S0Rmk0DMg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2024
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Tank Bigsby will miss the game. That is impacting the sports betting odds for the game. Offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland and defensive tackle Maason Smith are both questionable for the Jaguars.
The BetUS Sportsbook odds list Detroit as a 14-point favorite against Jacksonville.
2. Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills
The most anticipated Week 11 matchup will take place in Orchard Park when the Buffalo Bills welcome the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs to town.
Other games feature more players listed on the NFL injury report, but there are some key players who will miss the matchup between AFC title contenders.
Kansas City running back Isiah Pacheco is nearing a return after missing seven games, but he will not be playing in this game. Defensive end Charles Omenihu is also out for the Chiefs as is kicker Harrison Butker.
The good news for Kansas City is that receivers Mecole Hardman, DeAndre Hopkins and JuJu Smith-Schuster were all full participants in Friday’s practice.
Young pass catchers Dalton Kincaid and Keon Coleman have been ruled out for the Bills along with linebacker Matt Milano. Receiver Amari Cooper and offensive tackle Spencer Brown are questionable for a Buffalo team favored by one point.
3. Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers fans had to be a little nervous when seeing running back Christian McCaffrey land on the injury report after playing his first game of the season in Week 10. However, McCaffrey practiced on Friday and no longer carries an injury designation for a San Francisco team that is favored by 6½ points against its division rival.
All looks good for the 49ers: Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and Jordan Mason all moving well at practice pic.twitter.com/TuSyc5alM4
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) November 8, 2024
Defensive tackle Kevin Givens and defensive back Charvarius Ward won’t play on Sunday for the 49ers.
Offensive tackle Trent Williams missed Friday’s practice for the 49ers and is questionable. Tight end George Kittle, defensive end Nick Bosa, offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Jon Feliciano
are also questionable.
Seattle will be without tight end Noah Fant and center Connor Williams for the key NFC West showdown. The 27-year-old Williams made the surprising decision to retire from the NFL this week.
#Seahawks starting C Connor Williams has decided to retire, per coach Mike Macdonald.
Just 27 years old, Williams has started every game for Seattle after overcoming a major knee injury from his time in Miami. pic.twitter.com/KUcR9twtvd
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2024
Injuries are a part of the game, but make sure you have knowledge of who will be playing and who won’t before you do your online sports betting on the Week 11 games.
Question Of The Day
Which teams have the most players on the NFL injury report in Week 11?
The Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers all have a league-high 10 players on the NFL injury report.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets
