FINAL Bills vs Vikings Injury Report for MNF: Latest on Kyler Murray, Joshua Palmer, Dion Dawkins & More
By Michael Harrison in NFL News
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- The 6-1 Buffalo Bills take on the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings to cap off Week 9 on MNF
- See the injury report for this contest with updates on Kyler Murray, Joshua Palmer and more
- Buffalo vs Minnesota final injury report and betting lines
As I prep my card for the Bills vs Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, the injury landscape presents major concerns that will shift the betting lines across all major NFL betting apps.
Minnesota’s offense faces a significant blow, with Kyler Murray and Jauan Jennings officially designated as Out. Meanwhile, Buffalo will be missing Joshua Palmer. I’ll break down the final injury reports, helping you find value ahead of kickoff on Monday Night Football.
Buffalo Bills Injury Report for MNF
The Bills, who are laying three points in Minneapolis in Monday’s NFL odds, list one player as out and five as questionable. Another four players appear on the injury report but don’t carry an injury designation for MNF.
Joshua Palmer, WR (Out)
The most definitive absence for the offense is Joshua Palmer. Sidelined with a hamstring issue, his absence removes a target for Josh Allen. With Allen’s passing yards sitting at 231.5 at BetMGM, losing Palmer forces the offense to shift targets elsewhere.
Khalil Shakir & Keon Coleman, WRs (None)
The spotlight shifts directly to Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman. Neither carries an official injury designation despite appearing on the report. Shakir logged full sessions, while Coleman was limited.
I am watching their player props closely. Shakir’s receiving yards O/U sits at 37.5 (Over -115) and Coleman’s at 26.5 (Over -111). Expect a bump in their target share.
Dion Dawkins, T (Questionable)
Protecting Allen in the pocket is paramount if Buffalo wants to cover the -3 spread. Starting tackle Dion Dawkins is dealing with a rib injury and missed practice. If he sits, Minny will feast.
This pressure could impact Allen’s completions (O/U 20.5) and rushing attempts (O/U 6.5). He may scramble more frequently.
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
The Vikings return home facing massive injury hurdles that could derail them against a tremendous opponent. With major blows to their starting skill positions, I am carefully evaluating their viability as +3 home underdogs.
Kyler Murray, QB (Out)
The most seismic shift for Minnesota is losing Kyler Murray. Sidelined by a hamstring injury, his absence alters their entire offensive identity. Carson Wentz steps in, with his passing yards set at 213.5 at BetMGM.
Without Murray’s dual-threat ability, third down conversions will suffer. Hitting the Under on the 44-point total is a sharp angle. If you are tracking the handle, check out the NFL public betting splits to see where the sharp money is flowing.
Jauan Jennings, WR & Demond Claiborne, RB (Out)
The offense takes two more hits with Jauan Jennings and Demond Claiborne officially ruled out. Jennings’s absence means an immense target share flows toward Justin Jefferson.
Jefferson’s receiving yards line sits at 76.5. He will be the focal point of Wentz’s attack. In the backfield, Claiborne’s absence leaves Aaron Jones (O/U 31.5 rushing yards) to shoulder the load.
Christian Darrisaw, T (None)
Christian Darrisaw failed to log practice time due to a shoulder injury. Protecting Wentz is critical to covering the spread. Losing Darrisaw leaves the left side highly vulnerable, heavily swinging the field position battle.
Safety Depth Issues
The secondary is battling availability issues. Theo Jackson is out, and Jay Ward is Questionable. Harrison Smith was also limited. This depleted back end will struggle against an elite passing attack.
I am eyeing the Over on Allen’s 231.5 passing yards if Minnesota relies on rotational defensive backs.
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 20 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.