Overview
- Kansas City is expected to start third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun in Week 17 after injuries to the team’s usual starters, following his 11-of-16, 111-yard relief outing last week.
- Washington is projected to turn to Josh Johnson at quarterback with Marcus Mariota and Jayden Daniels out, and betting writers note the line moving toward Dallas at roughly Cowboys -6.5.
- The Knicks’ official report lists Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Guerschon Yabusele out for the road game in Minnesota, with Deuce McBride, Landry Shamet and Pacome Dadiet also sidelined.
- Karl-Anthony Towns voiced confidence despite a rare poor scoring night and has previously posted a 32-point, 20-rebound game in his first return to Minnesota with New York.
- Denver’s absences of Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun are cited as key defensive losses in matchup assessments, while Portland’s season remains unsettled by injuries and Chauncey Billups’ October arrest.