Lions vs Bills Injury Reports for TNF: Is Josh Allen fully healthy?
By Jordan Tomiyama in NFL News
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- The Buffalo Bills open their new stadium against the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football
- Which players are healthy? Who won’t play in this game?
- Make sure you scroll to the end to see the latest injury reports, prop bets, and latest odds
When the Detroit Lions travel to Highmark Stadium to face the Buffalo Bills on September 17 at 8:15 PM ET, both teams will be close to full strength. Both teams have some news on the injury reports, but the star players are all healthy on both sidelines ahead of this prime-time Week 2 Thursday night clash!
Forecasts show mild early-fall weather for this outdoor game, setting the perfect stage.
The current NFL odds price the road squad as +5.5 (-105 at BetMGM) underdogs, while the hosts are laying -5.5 (-108) at BetMGM on the spread. The NFL public betting splits show action flowing fairly evenly.
Keep scrolling to see both teams’ full injury reports for TNF and how I am playing certain props!
Lions Injury Report: D.J. Reed Questionable, Two Linemen Ruled Out
The Lions are not at full strength; Dan Campbell’s squad enters Thursday Night Football with their entire core offensive unit and starting front seven fully cleared and operating at full speed.
Offensive linemen Christian Mahogany (hip) and Blake Miller (knee) have been ruled OUT after missing practice all week, which could test Detroit’s depth up front.
Cornerback DJ Reed (foot) is listed as QUESTIONABLE after logging limited practice sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. On the bright side, Christian Izien (groin) and Juice Scruggs (knee) carry no injury designations and are expected to play.
Quarterback Jared Goff is set to step under center behind a fully healthy, elite offensive line. His passing yards line sits at 260.5 (Over -114 / Under -115 at Caesars Sportsbook). Goff possesses the pocket protection and rhythm necessary to carve up intermediate coverage and deliver strikes to his explosive perimeter weapons.
Jahmyr Gibbs boasts a rushing yards prop of 88.5 (Over -135 / Under +100 at BetMGM) alongside an anytime touchdown prop of -295 at BetMGM. I am backing his OVER since his heavily juiced touchdown odds translate to a massive 74% implied probability of scoring. You can claim your BetMGM promo now to back Gibbs.
Pass catchers Jameson Williams (O/U 59.5 receiving yards at Bet365) and Sam LaPorta (O/U 44.5 receiving yards at Bet365) are fully healthy and ready to crush defensive backs.
Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson will anchor the pass rush. His sack total is set at 0.75, which I love for a plus-money wager. Linebacker Jack Campbell (O/U 0.25 sacks) is also a fantastic look. The defense still has the teeth to contain the spread, though Reed’s availability at secondary is worth monitoring. You can easily find these props across all top NFL betting apps.
Bills Injury Report: Three Players Questionable, Chubb Nursing Thumb
Buffalo enters Thursday Night Football with a few injury questions to monitor across their depth chart. Bills head coach Sean McDermott has three players carrying designations into the matchup. Safety Cole Bishop (knee/groin) was limited later in the week, making his secondary workload worth watching. Backup running back Ty Johnson (hamstring) was limited in practice and carries a QUESTIONABLE tag, which could concentrate more early-down and passing touches directly onto James Cook. Along the interior defensive line, TJ Sanders (knee/illness) returned to limited work late in the week, leaving his rotational availability in question.
On a positive note for the defense, middle linebacker Terrel Bernard (calf) logged practice sessions all week and carries no game status designation, clearing him to quarterback the defense. In the secondary, cornerback Jordan Hancock (quad) was a full participant and is cleared to play. Off the edge, pass rusher Bradley Chubb (thumb) practiced throughout the week and is set to anchor the front four without restrictions.
Offensively, quarterback Josh Allen enters the primetime clash fully healthy. You can claim available sportsbook promos to target Allen’s passing yards line of 259.5 (Over -114 / Under -115 at Caesars Sportsbook). His rushing total sits at 30.5 yards, while his Anytime Touchdown odds sit at a sharp -125 at Bet365, reflecting his relentless usage in goal-line sets.
Allen commands a dynamic, high-tempo offensive attack featuring DJ Moore (O/U 60.5 receiving yards at BetMGM), tight end Dalton Kincaid (O/U 52.5 receiving yards at Caesars Sportsbook), and slot receiver Khalil Shakir (O/U 41.5 receiving yards at BetMGM). Meanwhile, James Cook spearheads the ground game with a rushing total of 78.5 yards and (-165 at Bet365) odds to find the end zone—a workload that would expand even further if Ty Johnson is inactive.
Defensively, Buffalo’s pass rush is ready to bring heat against Detroit’s offensive line. The disruption trio of Ed Oliver (O/U 0.25 sacks, Over +155 at Bet365), Bradley Chubb (O/U 0.25 sacks, Over +120 at Bet365), and Gregory Rousseau (O/U 0.25 sacks, Over -120 at Bet365) creates consistent backfield penetration. Whether you are backing individual sack props or targeting game totals across major sportsbooks, monitoring these late designations provides critical closing-line value.
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