Detroit Lions Injury Report: The Latest Thanksgiving Day report includes 4 players
Detroit Lions Injury Report: Latest Thanksgiving Day report includes 4 players
Just two days after their dramatic comeback victory over the Chicago Bears, overturning a 26-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Detroit Lions have issued their second injury report in preparation for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers.
Who is on the Detroit Lions Injury Report?
Just moments ago, the Lions released their second Week 12 injury report, and as you can see below, there are no changes from yesterday.
*The Lions conducted walkthroughs on Monday and Tuesday. Practice participation designations for those days are based on estimations.
| Player | Position | Injury | Monday* | Tuesday* | Wednesday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Jackson | G | wrist | NP | NP | ||
| Isaiah Buggs | DT | illness | FP | FP | ||
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | S | hand | FP | FP | ||
| Frank Ragnow | C | toe | FP | FP |
Why it Matters
After their remarkable turnaround victory against the Bears at Ford Field on Sunday, the Lions have improved to an 8-2 record for the season. This impressive performance not only solidifies their dominant position in the NFC North but also positions them as the current No. 2 seed in the NFC. In light of this, the Lions are hoping that starting left guard Jonah Jackson can return for their upcoming Thanksgiving Day game against the Packers.
Bottom Line: Bring on the Packers!
As the Detroit Lions prepare for their Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Green Bay Packers, attention turns to optimizing their team strength. The availability of Jonah Jackson, pivotal in his role as left guard, is of significant concern for the Lions’ offensive strategy. Their remarkable season performance has raised the bar for upcoming games. The health and preparedness of essential players like Jackson are crucial for sustaining their robust standing and advancing their successful campaign this season.
Lions’ CJ Gardner-Johnson gets massive recognition for trash-talking antics
Lions safety CJ Gardner-Johnson is not only a great defender, but he is also the biggest trash-talker in the NFL.
The Detroit Lions finished last season strong as they ended up with a 9-8 record after starting the year 1-6. It was an incredible turnaround, but the Lions narrowly missed the playoffs. Because of the strong finish to the season, Detroit came into this season with a lot of hype. They brought back a lot of talent from last year’s team, but they also had some big pickups in the offseason. Perhaps the biggest pickup was CJ Gardner-Johnson.
One problem that the Lions had last season was the defense, specifically the secondary. When they picked up CJ Gardner-Johnson, it looked like they were going to get a big boost. However, Gardner-Johnson suffered an injury earlier in the season, and he has yet to return. When he returns, the Lions will not only get a great defensive player back, but also an elite trash-talker.
An anonymous poll from NFL players was recently put out by The Athletic, and one thing that players responded to was about trash-talking. 71 players were polled, and the Lions star received the most votes as the league’s biggest trash-talker.
“I think that’s just kind of like his schtick,” One player said. “I don’t know if it necessarily works, but it’s what he reverts to.”
That sounds like the words of someone who let Gardner-Johnson get under his skin.
“He has a lot to say,” Another player added.
The Lions have been okay without Gardner-Johnson this season as they are currently 8-2 on the season, but they want his defense, and trash-talking, back as soon as possible. He tore his pec in week two against the Seattle Seahawks and he is out indefinitely. It is unclear if he will be able to return this season.
