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Lions | Week 16 injury report for Lions Fri Dec 20, 04:19 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 20, but has been ruled out for Week 16. S Brian Branch (calf) and OG Graham Glasgow (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. S Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. OT Taylor Decker (non-injury), LB Trevor Nowaske (concussion), C Frank Ragnow (back), DT D.J. Reader (non-injury), DE Za'Darius Smith (non-injury) and OG Kevin Zeitler (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown expected to play Fri Dec 20, 04:16 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
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Lions | David Montgomery to miss Week 16 Fri Dec 20, 04:10 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 20, and has been ruled out for Week 16.
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Lions | David Montgomery hopes to play in playoffs Thu Dec 19, 08:06 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) has decided to rehab his medial collateral ligament injury in hopes of being available at some point during the playoffs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown upgraded Thu Dec 19, 04:24 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (rest) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, Dec. 19, after not taking part the day before.
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Lions | David Montgomery a 'DNP' again Thu Dec 19, 04:22 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not take part in practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, Dec. 19.
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Lions | Detroit's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 19, 04:13 PM
Detroit Lions OG Graham Glasgow (knee), RB David Montgomery (knee) and C Frank Ragnow (back) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Dec. 19. Also, DB Brian Branch (calf) and LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) were limited and OT Taylor Decker (rest), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand), LB Trevor Nowaske (concussion), DT D.J. Reader (rest), DE Za'Darius Smith (rest), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (rest) and OG Kevin Zeitler (rest) practiced in full.
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Lions | Food poisoning could not stop Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. BUF Thu Dec 19, 01:30 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown recently revealed on his podcast that he played through food poisoning in Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills.'You know I've never thrown up in my life? Ever. You know that right? Saturday night is the first time I've ever thrown up in my life. I've never thrown up, bro. I'm laying down like, 'I already had diarrhea all day Saturday, so I'm like, 'OK, that' fine, I've had diarrhea before.' Then bro, I go to bed Saturday night, my stomach, I can't sleep, my stomach is like killing me,' St. Brown said.
| Footballguys view: St. Brown is one of the most fun players to watch on a weekly basis. Against the Bears on Sunday, he should post top-5 wide receiver numbers for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Lions | Detroit's Wednesday practice report Wed Dec 18, 05:07 PM
Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (calf), OT Taylor Decker (non-injury), OG Graham Glasgow (knee), RB David Montgomery (knee), C Frank Ragnow (non-injury), DT D.J. Reader (non-injury), DE Za'Darius Smith (non-injury) and OG Kevin Zeitler (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 18. S Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand) and LB Trevor Nowaske (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown does not practice Wed Dec 18, 05:06 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Lions | David Montgomery seeking 3rd opinion Wed Dec 18, 02:18 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) hasn't been placed on injured reserve yet because he's seeking a third opinion on his torn MCL, head coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
| Footballguys view: It seems like Montgomery on IR is inevitable. There is a chance he could make a return late in the playoffs as the Lions push for a Super Bowl appearance. |
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Lions | Ifeatu Melifonwu cleared to practice Wed Dec 18, 01:29 PM
Detroit Lions S Ifeatu Melifonwu (finger) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Lions | John Cominsky unlikely to return Wed Dec 18, 01:23 PM
Detroit Lions DE John Cominsky (knee) is unlikely to return this season, head coach Dan Campbell revealed on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Lions | Detroit places 3 on IR Tue Dec 17, 06:53 PM
Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill (knee), CB Carlton Davis (jaw) and CB Khalil Dorsey (leg) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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Lions | Craig Reynolds, Sione Vaki likely to be more involved Tue Dec 17, 02:56 PM
Detroit Lions RBs Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki are expected to have expanded roles as the backups to Jahmyr Gibbs in the wake of David Montgomery's season-ending knee injury.
| Footballguys view: The Lions turned to Reynolds as their No. 3 back last season, and he could be the next man up, particularly in goal line and short yardage situations. The wild card could be the rookie, Vaki. He has just six rushes on the season, all coming in blowouts, but the Lions saw something in the former safety to make him a fourth-round pick. Fantasy investors shouldn't get carried away, but there's an easy argument for those with room on their rosters to make speculative moves. Just keep expectations in check. The Lions will use them, but it's the Gibbs show with Montgomery out. |
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Lions | Campbell Confident Jahmyr Gibbs Can Handle A Workhorse Role Tue Dec 17, 02:19 PM
David Montgomery's season-ending knee injury thrust Jahmyr Gibbs into a potential workhorse role for the playoff-bound Detroit Lions. "Yeah, we've got a lot of confidence in Gibbs," head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Monday. "He brings the explosive element, he's getting better in the pass game, and then you see what he's able to do in the run game, so we have a ton of confidence."
| Footballguys view: In three games Montgomery missed in 2023, Gibbs took 54 of 78 running back carries. As NFL.com's Kevin Patra suggested, it's an instructive glance at what to expect the Lions to do moving forward despite the small sample size that it doesn't account for Gibbs' already increased workload in 2024, and each of those was a double-digit game. The Lions turned to Craig Reynolds as their No. 3 back last season, and he could be the next man up, particularly in goal line and short yardage situations. The wild card could be rookie Sione Vaki, but even with Campbell suggesting the team must be cognizant of not overworking Gibbs, the most likely outcome here is fantasy investors is a bump in workload just when we need it most. |
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Lions | Anthony Pittman headed to Detroit Tue Dec 17, 01:22 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars LB Anthony Pittman was signed off the practice squad by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Link to story Lions | Aidan Hutchinson on track Tue Dec 17, 10:53 AM
Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson (leg) said he remains on track for a potential return if the team makes it to the Super Bowl.
Link to story Lions | David Montgomery To Have Season-Ending Surgery Mon Dec 16, 03:09 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) undergo surgery to repair an MCL injury and will miss the remainder of the season, head coach Dan Campbell said Monday, Dec. 16.
| Footballguys view: Without Montgomery, the Lions will likely saddle Jahmyr Gibbs with a heavier workload. Craig Reynolds could play the short-yardage role, and rookie Sione Vaki could get some reps. We'll follow up on the possible roles for Reynolds and Vaki as the team's Week 16 game against Chicago draws nearer. |
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Lions | David Montgomery Out Indefinitely With MCL Injury Mon Dec 16, 12:35 PM
Following up on a previous item . . . Running back David Montgomery suffered a torn MCL during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills and could miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.
| Footballguys view: ESPN's Adam Schefter added there are additional tests to go through, but Montgomery is out indefinitely, if not for the season. Craig Reynolds and rookie Sione Vaki will move up in the rotation behind Jahmyr Gibbs, with Montgomery missing time. Remember, Montgomery's injury is the latest to plague the 12-2 Lions, who have been off to one of the best starts to a season in franchise history. Rapoport reported earlier Monday that defensive tackle Alim McNeill is out for the season with a torn ACL, and cornerback Carlton Davis is expected to miss six weeks due to a fractured jaw. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Lions | Khalil Dorsey has fractured leg Mon Dec 16, 11:31 AM
Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions DB Khalil Dorsey (leg) suffered a fractured leg in Week 15 and will miss the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Dorsey is one of several key players injured Sunday, including several key defensive players. Lions starting defensive tackle Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL, ending his season, and starting cornerback Carlton Davis III sustained a fractured jaw in the loss. The injuries to McNeill, Davis, and Dorsey are the latest setbacks to a Lions defense that had 13 defensive players on the injured reserve list entering Sunday's game. That includes star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in Week 6. |
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Lions | Carlton Davis requires surgery Mon Dec 16, 11:09 AM
Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions CB Carlton Davis (jaw) suffered a broken jaw in Week 15 that will require surgery.
| Footballguys view: Davis is one of several key players who were injured Sunday, including several key defensive players. Lions starting defensive tackle Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL, ending his season, and cornerback Khalil Dorsey a season-ending ankle injury. The injuries to Davis, McNeill, and Dorsey are the latest setbacks to a Lions defense that had 13 defensive players on the injured reserve list entering Sunday's game. That includes star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in Week 6. |
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Lions | Alim McNeill has a torn ACL Mon Dec 16, 11:06 AM
Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: McNeill, 24, was having a strong fourth season. He recorded 25 total tackles with 3.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits before suffering the injury. At 12-2 following Sunday's loss to the Bills, the Lions will be on the road in Week 16 to play the Bears without McNeill, CB Carlton Davis III, and cornerback Khalil Dorsey, who were all hurt Sunday night. They compound an increasingly challenging situation for a defense that had 13 defensive players on the injured reserve list entering Sunday's game. That includes star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in Week 6. Detroit plays the Bears in Week 16. |
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Lions | Double-digit tackle effort for Jack Campbell in Week 15 Mon Dec 16, 03:16 AM
Detroit Lions LB Jack Campbell recorded 11 tackles - eight solo - and broke up a pass play in Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Lions | Tim Patrick comes through with another TD in Week 15 Mon Dec 16, 02:59 AM
Detroit Lions WR Tim Patrick caught four of his eight targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 versus the Buffalo Bills.
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Lions | Khalil Dorsey taken to the hospital after early Week 15 exit Mon Dec 16, 02:47 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Khalil Dorsey (ankle) was taken to a local hospital after he was carted off the field with an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Lions | Carlton Davis not expected back this season Mon Dec 16, 02:39 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Carlton Davis (jaw) will likely miss the rest of the season with a jaw injury he suffered in the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills.
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Lions | Alim McNeill likely done for the season Mon Dec 16, 02:35 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill (knee) exited the team's Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury and did not return. According to comments from head coach Dan Campbell during his post-game presser, McNeill is likely out for the rest of the year.
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Lions | Brian Branch all over the field Sun Dec 15, 10:09 PM
Detroit Lions S Brian Branch finished with 15 tackles, including eight solo stops, and a pass defensed in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
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Lions | Sam LaPorta torches Bills Sun Dec 15, 10:07 PM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught seven of his 10 targets for 111 yards in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
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Lions | Jameson Williams finds the end zone Sun Dec 15, 10:05 PM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams caught three of his five targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
Link to story Lions | Monster line for Amon-Ra St. Brown Sun Dec 15, 09:57 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 14 of his 18 targets for 193 yards and a touchdown in a 48-42 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
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Lions | Two scores for Jahmyr Gibbs Sun Dec 15, 09:52 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs rushed eight times for 31 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 83 yards and a score in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
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Lions | Jared Goff lights up Buffalo Sun Dec 15, 09:41 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 38 of his 59 passes for 494 yards and five touchdowns in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
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Lions | David Montgomery Plays Through Unspecified Injury In Loss To Bills Sun Dec 15, 09:35 PM
On a 4th-and-4 conversion by Amon-Ra St. Brown in the second quarter, RB David Montgomery was seen limping off the field. According to Tim Twentyman of the team's official website, Montgomery was looked at by trainers on the bench, and Detroit reached the end zone before Montgomery could re-enter the game. However, Montgomery returned for the second half.
| Footballguys view: Although he returned, Montgomery didn't do much. He had five carries for four yards at the time of his departure in the first half. Montgomery finished the game with five carries for four yards. He added 31 receiving yards by hauling in all four of his targets on the day. As Pro Football Network noted, Jahmyr Gibbs and Montgomery form the best running-back duo in the league. What makes them so valuable is that when one goes down, the other does not remain in a timeshare -- he becomes the guy. With the Lions playing from behind in the 48-42 loss to Buffalo, Gibbs only ran for 31 yards on eight carries. But he added 83 yards on five receptions and scored on the ground and through the air. We'll have more on Montgomery as the team begins preparing for their Week 16 game in Chicago. |
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Lions | Khalil Dorsey carted off in Week 15 Sun Dec 15, 07:30 PM
Detroit Lions CB Khalil Dorsey (ankle) was carted off in the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury and he was unable to return.
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Lions | Alim McNeill dealing with knee injury Sun Dec 15, 07:29 PM
Detroit Lions DL Alim McNeill (knee) exited the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills due to a knee injury, and he was unable to return.
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Lions | Carlton Davis leaves with jaw injury Sun Dec 15, 07:28 PM
Detroit Lions CB Carlton Davis (jaw) was unable to return to the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills after suffering an injury to his jaw.
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Lions | Week 15 Detroit Lions inactives Sun Dec 15, 03:01 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared DT Myles Adams, OG Kayode Awosika, CB Emmanuel Moseley, DL Brodric Martin, LB Trevor Nowaske, OT Giovanni Manu and OT Colby Sorsdal inactive for Week 15.
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Lions | Za'Darius Smith fined Sun Dec 15, 12:00 PM
Detroit Lions DE Za'Darius Smith was fined $6,722 by the National Football League for roughing the passer in Week 14's game against the Green Bay Packers. Smith delivered a blow to the head/neck area of QB Jordan Love but was not flagged on the play.
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Lions | Detroit elevates two for Week 15 Sat Dec 14, 04:08 PM
Detroit Lions DB Jamal Adams and LB Abraham Beauplan were elevated from the practice squad for Week 15 on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Lions | Week 15 injury report for Lions Fri Dec 13, 03:54 PM
Detroit Lions LB Trevor Nowaske (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and has been ruled out for Week 15. OT Taylor Decker (knee), DT Alim McNeill (concussion), DT Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring), DE Josh Paschal (knee) and DT D.J. Reader (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Lions | Lions' injury report for Thursday Thu Dec 12, 04:11 PM
Detroit Lions LB Trevor Nowaske (concussion) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Dec. 12. Also, DL Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and DL D.J. Reader (shoulder) were limited and OT Taylor Decker (knee), DL Alim McNeill (concussion) and DL Josh Paschal (knee) practiced in full.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown keeps catching passes Thu Dec 12, 11:26 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff has an 81.8% completion rate when targeting WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, and the duo have connected on a league-high 53 first downs.
| Footballguys view: Goff has been amazing most every week (except for the five-pick game against the Texans), and he does great work targeting St. Brown. Goff has QB1 upside every week, and St. Brown is a top-10 WR1 to set-it-and-forget-it in your lineup. |
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Lions | Detroit brings back Erick Hallett Thu Dec 12, 01:51 AM
The Detroit Lions re-signed free-agent DB Erick Hallett to their practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Link to story Lions | Detroit's Wednesday practice report Wed Dec 11, 04:30 PM
Detroit Lions DT D.J. Reader (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. DT Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and DE Josh Paschal (knee) were limited during practice. OT Taylor Decker (knee) and DT Alim McNeill (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Lions | Aidan Hutchinson return possible? Sun Dec 8, 01:55 PM
Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson (leg) is currently on the Reserve/Injured list because of his broken leg, but the team is hoping that he will be available for the NFC Championship game if the team makes it that far, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer.
Link to story Lions | Sam LaPorta collects five receptions Fri Dec 6, 02:53 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught five passes (on seven targets) for 54 yards in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers.
| Footballguys view: If you have been reluctant to play LaPorta before his two touchdown outburst on Thanksgiving, this game should help reassure you. He is involved in the red zone and shouldn't be on the bench in Week 15 unless it's for someone like Trey McBride or Brock Bowers. |
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Lions | Two touchdown night for Tim Patrick Fri Dec 6, 02:45 AM
Detroit Lions WR Tim Patrick had six receptions, 43 yards, and a pair of touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Patrick came through as a what-the-heck flex in a week that had six teams off on byes. He'll be one of the top waiver wire pickups of Week 15 and should be a consideration as a flex next week even with all 32 teams in action. |
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Lions | Eighty yards for Jameson Williams Fri Dec 6, 02:39 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams caught five passes for 80 yards against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Dec. 5. He was targeted eight times.
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