Is David Njoku Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Chiefs vs. Browns)

The latest injury update for Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NOTE: David Njoku is officially OUT vs. Chiefs

David Njoku (hamstring) inactive for Week 15.

— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 15, 2024

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is dealing with a hamstring injury, and he is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Njoku was likely to sit out Sunday’s matchup – a major blow to the Cleveland passing game.

#Browns David Njoku (hamstring) is likely to sit on Sunday vs. the #Chiefs ... OC Ken Dorsey says if he can't play, they'll go tight end by committee: https://t.co/MXqGnB1kek

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) December 12, 2024

New reports emerged on Sunday morning stating that Njoku is going to try to play today and will be a game-time decision based on how his hamstring feels in the pre-game warmup.

#Browns TE David Njoku, who is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, will need a positive pre-game workout to prove he can play today, source said.

Not practicing all week doesn't bode well. But the team will give him a shot.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

Njoku has been great since Jameis Winston took over at quarterback, catching 46 passes on 72 targets for 350 yards and five scores in his last seven games.

Now, with Njoku listed as a game-time decision for Week 15, the Browns may have to rely on other players to step up in the passing game.

Earlier this week, SI Betting’s NFL betting insider Iain MacMillan shared a prop bet for a player that he thinks will step up in Njoku’s absence.

Here’s his breakdown of that play for Week 15. 

Jordan Akins Anytime Touchdown (+500) via DraftKings

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

This bet is an attempt to capitalize off an injury report that has the Browns No. 1 tight end, David Njoku, listed as questionable for their Week 15 game against the Chiefs. If he sits, Jordan Akins will take over as the No. 1 tight end against a Kansas City team that has been the worst at defending tight ends this season. They've allowed the most receptions (86) and receiving yards (1,015) to tight ends in 2024, which means Akins is a fantastic bet to find the end zone at 5-1 if Njoku can't go.

If you agree with me on this, bet this now before the injury news is official. If it's announced Njoku won't play, these odds will shorten in a hurry.

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