Injuries have unfortunately sidelined many players, drastically affecting the playoff landscape as matches continue. Significant shifts in the NFL betting lines have been noted, particularly in the intraconference showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans. The Titans are poised to face challenges, as Kansas City finds itself eliminated from the playoffs and missing star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a torn ACL. The game initially saw the Chiefs favored by 10.5 points but now sits at -3.
Another notable matchup features the Bengals against the Dolphins, where Tua Tagovailoa has been benched, forcing rookie Quinn Ewers to start. The Buccaneers will take on the Panthers in a vital NFC South game impacting playoff chances, while the Falcons and Cardinals also face off, coming off lackluster performances.
Chiefs vs. Titans (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
- Open: Chiefs -10.5, O/U 40.5
- Now: Chiefs -3, O/U 37.5
Bengals vs. Dolphins (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
- Open: Bengals -1.5, O/U 50.5
- Now: Bengals -4.5, O/U 47.5
Buccaneers vs. Panthers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
- Open: Bucs -1.5, O/U 45.5
- Now: Bucs -3, O/U 45.5
Falcons vs. Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET)
- Open: Falcons -1.5, O/U 46.5
- Now: Falcons -3, O/U 48.5
In summary, as the season progresses, the impact of injuries and quarterback changes has led to significant line movements in various matchups for Week 16.
