Is Jalen McMillan Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Prop Betting Impact for Buccaneers vs. Chiefs)

The latest injury update for Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie receiver Jalen McMillan in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan. / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Jalen McMillan has been RULED OUT for Monday night's game due to his hamstring injury.

#Bucs WR Jalen McMillan, who tweaked a hamstring in practice Friday, is out tonight against the #Chiefs, per source.

RB Bucky Irving, WR Sterling Shepard and S Antoine Winfield Jr. -- all listed as questionable -- are expected to play.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 4, 2024

What follow is the initial prop betting story on how to bet on McMillan if he suited up this week.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie receiver Jalen McMillan was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday with a hamstring injury.

WR Jalen McMillan added to the injury report as limited and questionable with a hamstring strain. pic.twitter.com/vGKQzSHqwp

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) November 2, 2024

McMillan already missed time this season with a hamstring issue, and he played just 18 percent of the team’s snaps in Week 6 after returning from the injury.

However, McMillan was a major player in the Bucs offense the last two weeks, playing over 80 percent of the snaps in Week 8 and catching seven of his 15 targets over the last two games.

It remains to be seen if he’ll suit up on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, but if he does he could be a solid target in the prop market.

Here’s my favorite play for McMillan – if he plays – on Monday Night Football. 

Best Jalen McMillan Prop Bets for Week 9 vs. Chiefs

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

• Receptions: 3.5 (Over -105/Under -125)
• Receiving Yards: 40.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
• Anytime TD: +245

One of my favorite prop bets on Monday night comes for rookie receiver Jalen MacMillan, as he should be in line for a big role now that Evans and Godwin are both out.

While MacMillan made just four catches in Week 8 – the first game without both receivers – he was targeted seven times. In fact, he’s been targeted 15 times over the last two weeks, turning those targets into seven catches. 

I think he’s a solid bet to clear 3.5 receptions for the second straight week, especially since the Bucs are likely going to be playing from behind in this game.

Last week, Baker Mayfield attempted a season-high 50 passes. If that continues, MacMillan should get plenty of chances to rack up catches in Week 9.

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