Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets Injury Reports & Inactives for SNF

By Robert Duff in NFL Football
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- New York Jets FS Tony Adams (hamstring) is out for the Week 4 SNF game against the Kansas City Chiefs
- KC will be missing MLB Nick Bolton (ankle), who’s also out
- All of the latest Chiefs vs Jets injury reports and inactives are updated in the following story
The injury reports for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets make for a swift read. There are only a few names populating each list, but most of those names are key players.
For the Jets, starting free safety Tony Adams will be missing due to a hamstring injury. Kansas City starting middle linebacker Nick Bolton is also out with an ankle ailment.
Of course, the Jets are again without QB1 Aaron Rodgers. The four-time NFL MVP is on IR with an Achilles injury.

Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
---|---|---|
Nick Bolton-MLB | Ankle | Out |
Jaylen Watson-CB | Shoulder | Out |
Charles Omenihu-DE | Suspension | Out |
Prince Tega Wanogho-T | Quadriceps | Out (IR) |
Richie James-WR | Knee | Out (IR) |
It’s Kansas City that is set as 8.5-point road favorites over New York in the Chiefs vs Jets odds for this Week 4 SNF game. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is set for 8:20pm ET. NBC and DAZN in Canada are carrying the broadcast.
So far in the NFL public betting splits, the Chiefs are getting the majority of ATS handle (90% as the 8.5-point road chalk) as well as most of the moneyline action (96% as -410 away favorites).
Bolton Out Again for Chiefs
It will be the second game in a row that MLB Bolton has been absent from the Kansas City defense. He did not practice at all this week.
Even though the Chiefs are facing another bad offenses, if their defense dominates again without Nick Bolton, I think it somewhat proves that although he is a very good player at his position, he and his position aren't what/where the Chiefs need to invest long term money at. pic.twitter.com/PbQ6XVlWVh
— 🗣🎙‼️ (@LanceTHESPOKEN) September 29, 2023
Backup RCB Jaylen Watson will also be missing for a second successive week due to a shoulder injury. The news was more positive on second-string TE Noah Gray. The reserve to All-Pro Travis Kelce was returning to full practice on Friday after missing two days due to illness.
New York Jets Injury Report
Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
---|---|---|
Tony Adams-FS | Hamstring | Out |
Wes Schweitzer-G | Concussion | Out |
Aaron Rodgers-QB | Achilles | Out (IR) |
Duane Brown-T | shoulder/hip | Out (IR) |
Adams Missing Second Straight Game
After winning the starting FS job in training camp, first-year player Adams made 10 tackles through two games prior to his Week 2 hamstring injury in the loss at Dallas. He’ll be missing his second straight game.
Backup guard Wes Schweitzer remains in the NFL concussion protocol and will also be missing his second consecutive game. With hip and shoulder injuries putting starting LT Duane Brown on IR, Mekhi Becton returned to LT. He’d begun the season as the starting RT for the Jets.
How Could Injuries Affect Chiefs vs Jets Betting Lines?
The story for the Jets is becoming less about Rodgers being hurt as it is about how much having Zach Wilson under center is hurting the team. New York is 0-5 straight up in Wilson’s last five starts.
Over that span, the Jets have scored under 20 points in all five games, and 10 or less in four of the losses. Twice, they’ve been held without a touchdown. There’s speculation that another poor performance in this game will see Wilson benched in favor of journeyman Tom Boyle. In the NFL player props, taking the under on just about any Wilson stat would be advisable.
The fact that Aaron Rodgers is back this fast to support the team & help out Zach Wilson is just so incredible, & you just know the guys are gonna be SO hyped with him there 🔥
He flew across the country to be here, getting surgery just weeks ago
Aaron Rodgers is just the best… pic.twitter.com/6eaPrzdXiX
— Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) October 1, 2023
Rodgers is expected to be on the sideline for this game. Will his presence help or hinder Wilson? In an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show this week, Rodgers cited the Jets needing to grow up and show more poise on offense.
With Bolton again an absentee, it will be Drue Tranquill getting the start at MLB for Kansas City. He also started last week against the Chicago Bears. Tranquill is tied for third on the Chiefs with 14 tackles.
Minus Watson, CB depth will be provided by rookie Nic Jones. The 2023 seventh-round draft pick out of Ball State will be making his first NFL appearance.
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.