The Detroit Lions (7-4) and Green Bay Packers (7-3-1) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 13 NFC North battle on Thanksgiving Day.
Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded.
Ruled OUT
- WR Kalif Raymond (ankle)
- TE Brock Wright (neck)
- C Graham Glasgow (knee)
- EDGE Josh Paschal (back, still on NFI)
- S Kerby Joseph (knee)
Raymond injured his ankle in Week 12, and with a quick turnaround between games, he was unable to heal up in time for this matchup.
Wright injured his neck in Week 12, and while he returned to the game against the Giants, he was estimated not to have practiced this week. Look for Ross Dwelley to step into the TE1 role, with help from Dan Skipper, and Anthony Firkser—who is on the practice squad but could be elevated or signed ahead of the game.
Glasgow not being able to play is a big blow to a unit that was already down Christian Mahogany. While everyone will surely be hoping to see Frank Ragnow (who is reportedly coming out of retirement to re-sign with the Lions) suit up, the odds are that it will likely be Trystan Colon.
Paschal is now out of days in his injury evaluation window, and with him being downgraded to no practice the past two days, it’s fair to wonder if the Lions will elect to keep him on NFI and end his season or activate him to the 53-man roster. If activated, he won’t play in this game with an “out” designation.
Joseph was basically ruled out by coach Dan Campbell on Tuesday, so this was an expected decision. The hope is that he could be returning to the field soon.
”To Kerby’s credit, man, he is rehabbing, he’s putting in the work,” Campbell said on Tuesday. “He knows the work he’s putting in now will hopefully keep us from having to ride this wave up and down. ‘OK, he’s back, now he’s not able to go.’ That’s kind of what all this is about, is man, getting him to a point (where) we strengthen some of these; stabilize some of this, the muscles in this area, and get him to where, ‘Alright, here we go, man.’ Doesn’t mean it’s going to alleviate some of the pain, but it’s going to make him feel a lot better, and he will be more than functional. He will be able to produce and be ready for the next week.”
Questionable
- RB Sione Vaki (ankle/thumb)
- WR Isaac TeSlaa (hand)
- RT Penei Sewell (ankle)
- LT Taylor Decker (shoulder)
- RG Tate Ratledge (knee)
- G Miles Frazier (knee, still on PUP)
- EDGE Marcus Davenport (shoulder, still on IR) — Days remaining in evaluation: 6
- CB Terrion Arnold (concussion)
Vaki has had a difficult year with regard to injuries, but he’s been able to play through the past few games, and the expectation is that he can continue to contribute on special teams in his current state.
TeSlaa will be counted on to play a bigger role this week due to Raymond’s injury. Look for the rookie to see an uptick in snaps and hopefully repeat (or exceed) his production from the last time he played against Green Bay.
Sewell has been nursing an ankle injury the past two weeks, but he didn’t miss a snap last week and is expected to start against the Packers.
Decker has found a groove for managing his shoulder injury and is expected to start at left tackle on Thanksgiving Day.
Ratledge didn’t miss a snap in Week 12, and while projected to be limited in practices this week, he is expected to start at right guard this Thursday.
Frazier is out of injury evaluation days, meaning the Lions will need to make a decision on his status for the season. It appears that he’ll likely be added to the 53-man roster, and with a questionable designation, could suit up in this Thursday’s game.
Davenport still has about a week left in his injury evaluation window, but Campbell has hinted all week that the edge rusher could return. A questionable designation keeps that window open, and a move could be made in the coming hours.
Arnold has been progressing through the NFL’s concussion protocol this week, but with Campbell not having a press conference on Wednesday, it’s unclear whether he has cleared them at this time.
Not listed with an injury designation
- RB Jacob Saylors (back/knee)
- S Brian Branch (toe/ankle)
Saylors has been banged up the last few weeks, but he’s managed to play through his injuries and contribute on special teams, most notably as a kick returner. With no injury designation, he’s good to go.
Branch’s Week 11 toe injury lingered into this week, and he added a toe injury in Week 12, yet it doesn’t appear either injury will limit him in this game. He should be good to go.
Packers’ injury designations
Note: Starters are bolded.
Ruled OUT
- WR Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder, still on IR)
- WR Savion Williams (foot)
- EDGE Lukas Van Ness (foot)
- DL Karl Brooks (ankle)
Questionable
- WR Matthew Golden (wrist)
- LB Quay Walker (neck)
- CB Keisean Nixon (neck)
- CB Nate Hobbs (knee)
Not listed with an injury designation
- QB Jordan Love (left shoulder)
- RB Josh Jacobs (knee)
- WR Christian Watson (knee)
- WR Romeo Doubs (wrist)
- WR Dontayvion Wicks (calf)
- RT Zach Tom (back)
- LB Edgerrin Cooper (foot/shoulder)
- S/NB Javon Bullard (ankle)
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