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Lions | Week 4 injury report for Lions Wed Sep 27, 04:07 PM
Detroit Lions FB Jason Cabinda (knee), OT Matt Nelson (ankle) and OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 27, and have been ruled out for Week 4. OT Taylor Decker (ankle), OG Jonah Jackson (thigh), S Kerby Joseph (hip) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring, knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. C Frank Ragnow (toe) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report. The Lions did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 27, and is listed as questionable for Week 4. The Lions did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Footballguys view: The Lions play on Thursday night, and it looks like Montgomery will be out there against the Packers. If he does play in Week 4, we'll see how much Montgomery cuts into the touches for RB Jahmyr Gibbs. |
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) was estimated to be limited in practice for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
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Detroit Lions FB Jason Cabinda (knee), OT Matt Nelson (ankle) and OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Sept. 26. OT Taylor Decker (ankle), OG Jonah Jackson (thigh), S Kerby Joseph (hip), RB David Montgomery (thigh) and DB Emmanuel Moseley (knee, hamstring) were limited. C Frank Ragnow (toe, rest) practiced in full.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) appears to be on the right track to play in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers, according to comments from head coach Dan Campbell on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Footballguys view: The Lions play against the Packers on Thursday night. Montgomery could be back out there as their lead back, but the Lions should still mix things up with an RBBC featuring rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs as well. When Montgomery returns, Craig Reynolds should get a smaller role. |
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Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 1 but intends to play in Week 4 versus the Green Bay Packers 'unless somebody who is above me in the pecking order says differently.''If it's up to me, I'm going to play. It's not always up to me, but if it's up to me, I'm going to play,' Decker told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
Link to storyDetroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (ankle) wants to return Thursday, Sept. 28, against the Green Bay Packers. He was trending upwards and began working on the side last week.
Link to storyDetroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) was limited during practice Monday, Sept. 25. The Lions did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
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Detroit Lions OT Matt Nelson (ankle), C Frank Ragnow (toe, rest) and G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not practice Monday, Sept. 25. FB Jason Cabinda (knee), OT Taylor Decker (ankle), G Jonah Jackson (thigh), S Kerby Joseph (hip), RB David Montgomery (thigh) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee, hamstring) were listed as limited participants at practice. The Lions conducted a walkthrough Monday so participation levels are estimates.
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Detroit Lions S Brian Branch recorded 11 solo tackles, including three tackles for loss, and two passes defensed against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Link to storyDetroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson collected four tackles and two sacks against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
Link to storyDetroit Lions WR Kalif Raymond caught four passes for 55 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught eight passes for 84 yards and one touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. He was targeted 11 times during the game.
Footballguys view: LaPorta had a long score and was a frequent short range target for Jared Goff. He's looking like a strong high floor TE1 through three weeks, blowing up the long term trend of rookie tight ends needing time to matter in fantasy leagues, and showing his ceiling this week. He should be in lineups until further notice. |
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine passes for 102 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. He was targeted 12 times during the game.
Footballguys view: St. Brown was questionable with a toe injury coming into this one, but you wouldn't know it from his fantasy production. He had yet another catch inside the five, but Jared Goff finished the drive with a run. Even though St. Brown has been on the injury report, you have to feel good about taking him in drafts through three weeks. We'll watch his practice reports heading into a short week of rest and Thursday game at Green Bay. |
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Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds rushed for 15 yards on four carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
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Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 80 yards on 17 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
Footballguys view: The Lions trusted Gibbs as the lead back, including on inside runs, with David Montgomery sitting because of a thigh injury. While it wasn't a big game for fantasy, Gibbs showing that he can be trusted and productive on the tough runs is a good thing for his long term value. He'll probably start again vs. the Packers with a short week of rest for the Thursday game, and he's worth an RB2/Flex slot in your lineup. |
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff went 22-for-33 for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. He also rushed for three yards and one touchdown on five carries during the game.
Footballguys view: Goff had one poor pass, but otherwise was steady and kept this offense on schedule all day in a balanced win for the Lions. He'll face the Packers on Thursday and should be in consideration as a high floor/low ceiling QB1. |
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Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions OT Matt Nelson (ankle) will not return to the Week 3 game because of an ankle injury.
Link to storyDetroit Lions OT Dan Skipper (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 3 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyDetroit Lions OT Matt Nelson (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 3 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyDetroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) is active for Week 3's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Detroit Lions WR Josh Reynolds (groin) is active for Week 3's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) is not active for Week 3's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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The Detroit Lions have declared S Kerby Joseph, RB David Montgomery, OT Taylor Decker, DL Brodric Martin, CB Emmanuel Moseley and OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai inactive for Week 3.
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Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) is optimistic of playing in Week 3's game versus the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source.
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Detroit Lions OT Dan Skipper and S Brandon Joseph were elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Sept. 23.
Link to storyDetroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 22, but is listed as questionable for Week 3.
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Detroit Lions WR Josh Reynolds (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 22, but is listed as questionable for Week 3.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 22, and is listed as doubtful for Week 3.
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Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (ankle), S Kerby Joseph (hip), DB Emmanuel Moseley (knee, hamstring) and OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. RB David Montgomery (thigh) also did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. WR Josh Reynolds (groin) and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) practiced in full on Friday, Sept. 22, but are listed as questionable. C Frank Ragnow (toe, rest) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) is 'improving' in his recovery but will continue to work on the side at practice Friday, Sept. 22, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Footballguys view: Montgomery is unlikely to go this weekend vs. Atlanta. Craig Reynolds should get the first shot at work in place of him, but #12 overall pick Jahmyr Gibbs should also see a few more touches and Zonovan Knight got called up from the practice squad and could be as good as or better than Reynolds. |
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Detroit Lions WR Josh Reynolds (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 21.
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Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 21.
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Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (ankle), S Kerby Joseph (hip), RB David Montgomery (thigh), CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee, hamstring), C Frank Ragnow (toe, rest) and OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not participate in practice on Thursday, Sept. 21. WR Josh Reynolds (groin) and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) were limited.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (quad) did not participate in practice for a second straight day on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Footballguys view: The Lions have other options in their backfield if Montgomery can't play in Week 3. Rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs has star potential - if the team would use him more. They were excited to get him in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, but Gibbs hasn't done as much as he could over two weeks. That might change as he continues to get up to speed in the pro game. Craig Reynolds might work his way into the mix with Gibbs if Montgomery is out. |
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Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) returned to practice on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Footballguys view: St. Brown is a WR1 for Fantasy GMs as the Lions take on the Falcons in Week 3. He's not going to be 100 percent, and toe injuries can linger. It comes down to pain tolerance, and St. Brown is as tough as they come. He'll continue to be a big part of their passing attack so long as he suits up on gameday. |
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Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (ankle), S Kerby Joseph (hip), CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring, knee) and OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. WR Antoine Green (head) and C Frank Ragnow (toe) fully participated in practice.
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Detroit Lions WR Josh Reynolds (groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (thigh) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Footballguys view: Montgomery is likely to miss time with this thigh injury. The Lions will turn to rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs as a weapon in the backfield. Craig Reynolds should get some work in the mix as well. |
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Detroit Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) has a chance to return this season, head coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Free-agent RB Devine Ozigbo (Lions) was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (undisclosed) is day-to-day and won't practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Footballguys view: After playing 66 snaps in Week 1, St. Brown was coming off-and-on the field in Week 2. He registered 49 snaps and finished the game against the Seahawks with six catches for 102 yards. This undisclosed injury has his status for Week 3 against the Falcons in question. If St. Brown has to miss time, the Lions have other weapons like WR Josh Reynolds, TE Sam LaPorta, and RB Jahmyr Gibbs to turn to. |
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Detroit Lions DE James Houston (ankle) and S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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Detroit Lions OL Kayode Awosika was signed off the practice squad and added to the active roster on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Link to storyDetroit Lions RB Zonovan Knight was signed to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Footballguys view: David Montgomery is going to miss time with a quad injury, so Knight gets the call-up to the active roster. Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds will handle the bulk of the work in the Lions' backfield. Knight is working to earn some snaps behind those two. |
Detroit Lions OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) may miss some time because of the knee injury he suffered in Week 2 but is not expected to be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to storyDetroit Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the Week 2 game and could miss the rest of the 2023 season, according to sources.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (quadriceps) said it would take a couple of weeks for his quad injury to heal.
Footballguys view: Montgomery may be day-to-day with this quad injury, but he might not be able to play in Week 3. That means Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds will be tasked with doing more if Montgomery is out. |
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Detroit Lions DE James Houston (ankle) suffered a fractured ankle in Week 2 and will miss at least six to eight weeks. He'll have tests done Monday, Sept. 18, to determine if surgery is necessary.
Link to storyDetroit Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson posted eight total stops, including a team-high seven solo tackles, in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks.
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