Commanders vs Chiefs Public-Betting Splits & Injury Reports – Is Jayden Daniels Playing Tonight?
By Ryan Potts in NFL News
Published:
- The Commanders turn to backup Marcus Mariota with a hobbled Jayden Daniels on the sideline
- The Chiefs look to keep pace in a loaded AFC West
- Continue reading for the Commanders vs Chiefs public-betting splits as well as the final injury reports on Oct. 27
The Washington Commanders (3-4) and Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) wrap up the Week 8 NFL slate with Monday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET on Monday, Oct. 27th, on an ABC and ESPN broadcast. Kansas City looks for its fourth-straight home win.
The Chiefs are huge favorites in the MNF odds, and the public expects them to roll, covering a sizable 10.5-point spread. The public is backing a high-scoring game as 58% of bets have come in on the over.
Commanders vs Chiefs Public-Betting Splits
As of Monday morning, the ATS handle is heavily favoring the Chiefs in the NFL public betting splits. The Chiefs are getting 71% of the ATS handle as 10.5-point home favorites, with 69% of the bets coming in on them. The Commanders are getting 29% of the handle, with only 31% of the bets. Writer Chris Amberley is backing the Chiefs, taking Chiefs -11 in his Commanders vs Chiefs Picks & Predictions.
The moneyline favors the Chiefs, massively. Kansas City has received an overwhelming 95% of the moneyline handle with 96% of all bets placed. On the other hand, the Commaners are only getting 5% of the moneyline handle spread across 4% of the bets.
The public is leaning toward the over in this Monday-night battle. The over accounts for 63% of the total handle, but that comes on only 58% of bets. The under accounts for 37% of the total handle on 42% of bets.
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WSH Commanders vs KC Chiefs Injury Reports
Washington only has four players on the injury report, but three are critical to the team’s success. Jayden Daniels will miss his third game of the year. He has been productive in his second season, throwing eight touchdowns and one interception en route to a 97.7 passer rating.
Without Daniels in the lineup, the Commanders will turn to veteran Marcus Mariota for the third time this season. In starts, Mariota led the Commanders to a win over the Raiders and a loss to the Falcons. So far, he has four total touchdowns and one interception. In many ways, he is a toned down version of Daniels, so Washington can largely run the same offense.
On defense, Daron Payne is questionable with a toe injury. Payne has been an iron man for the Commanders, missing just one game out of 123 career games. He has been a solid contributor on the interior this season, notching 26 total tackles, including five tackles for loss, a sack, and a safety. Without Payne, the Commanders would rely on the trio of Javon Kinlaw, Eddie Golman, and Jer’Zhan Newton.
Colson Yankoff will miss his first game of the season. He has played 73% of Washington’s special teams snaps so far.
The more critical special teams injury is that of Matt Gay. Gay has been effective this season within 50 yards, making six of seven field goals and all 18 of his extra points. His 50-plus-yard efforts have been less consistent as he is just four-of-seven. The Commanders do not currently have another kicker on their roster or practice squad, likely boding well for Gay’s availability.
The Chiefs only have two players on the injury report, but they are two key pieces on the offensive line. Rookie left tackle Josh Simmons is out for personal reasons. Free agent acquisition Jaylon Moore is set to start in his place.
At right guard, Trey Smith is doubtful to go. If he is unable to suit up, Mike Caliendo is next on the depth chart along the interior. The 2024 Pro Bowler would be a huge missing piece for the reigning AFC champs.
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Ryan Potts is a veteran football and baseball content creator. He was previously a credentialed NFL media member, covering the draft, bombine, and Super Bowl. He has been featured on Atlanta sports talk radio and Arizona student radio. Ryan is a journalism graduate from the University of Arizona.
