I studied Deutsch (German) for four years in high school, but did not learn nearly enough to warrant testing my knowledge in Deutschland (Germany) this weekend. I wouldn’t recommend studying this language unless you enjoy pain… and if you are a long-time Lions fan, maybe you do.
I found Deutsch to be a very difficult language to learn due to the complicated, quirky grammatical composition of sentences. There are also apparently some cultural quirks that can quickly land you in deep trouble…
“Drei Gläser”
-Inglourious Basterds
Fortunately, I’m much more proficient with the Dan-Campbell-to-English dictionary. Dan didn’t have anything to say about injuries in his press conference today, except for a few words on Jared Goff’s chest injury (see below).
Lions vs Patriots Final Injury Report
🔴”Out”
🟡”Questionable”
🟢”In”
* Current starter. FP=full practice, LP=limited practice, NP=no practice
DETROIT LIONS
(open -2.5, current -3)
🔴*Cade Mays, C - Left low-ankle sprain
Projected return-to-play: Thanksgiving
Games missed so far for this injury: 1
November 11:
Often, a player can play through a low-ankle sprain, but it’s highly dependent on severity. A severe low-ankle can still cause significant disability and take a few weeks to heal up. The good news is that it should recover fully with minimal to no residuals.
Juice Scruggs will get another start at center.
🔴*DJ Reed, CB - Hip
Projected return-to-play: Thanksgiving
Games missed so far for this injury: 1
November 11:
We still don’t have a public diagnosis for Reed’s hip. I’m still thinking this is a painful right hip pointer (contusion). At the highly physically-demanding CB position, any little disability can make it hard to play.
🔴*Kerby Joseph, S - Left knee
Projected return-to-play: Thanksgiving, if there are no setbacks
Games missed for this injury: All season
Ever since Kerby opened his practice window, Dan Campbell has been hinting that the ramp-up will be slow, gradual, and tenuous. Thus, it’s not a surprise that Kerby will use his entire 21-day practice window and then some, before possibly appearing in a game.
Kerby opened his practice window on October 28, and his 21-day window will expire in the middle of next week. Most likely, he will be “activated” to join the 53-man roster, but I don’t expect him to play next week vs. the Bucs due to the short turnaround to Thanksgiving.
If he is not “activated" when his window expires, that means he is done for the season.
For a look at the Q&A when Kerby opened his practice window…
🟡*Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR - Ribs
Projection: IN
Games missed for this injury: 0
November 11:
Saint is not going to miss the Germany game since he is the primary reason the Lions were chosen to play here - as Lions fans know, he speaks fluent German and his mom is German. He played through this rib issue last game and will do so again.
The rib is not the only injury he’s been battling in the past three weeks, as he’s had injuries to an ankle, a left knee, and a suspected left AC joint.
🟡Sione Vaki, RB - Ankle
Projection: IN
Games missed for this injury: 0
Vaki looked totally fine playing through this ankle in the last game. He should be in. So far this season, Lions “questionables” have played at an 80% rate (8/10). Last season, the rate was 78%.
🟢*Brian Branch, S - Hip
Games missed for this injury: 0
I didn’t spot a moment of injury last game. This hip issue appears to be very minor.
🟢*Jared Goff, QB - Chest
Games missed for this injury: 0
Today, Dan Campbell stated:
“No, it’s not related to his blocking. Honestly, it was not really that big of a deal. He could have practiced Wednesday. We just chose to let him rest for a minute. It won’t affect his blocking.”
We still don’t know the diagnosis for the chest injury, but the issue is minor. I didn’t see any problems last game. Maybe it’s just a mild sternal bruise.
🟢*DJ Wonnum, EDGE - Concussion
Games missed for this injury: 1
November 11:
Missing just one game is an excellent outcome for Wonnum after being carted off.
🟢Jacob Saylors, RB - Neck/hamstring
Games missed for this injury: 1
After missing last game, Saylors should return to his role of kickoff returner and special teamer.
Notables Unlisted
Players on IR who can open practice window after Patriots game:
🔴Devin White, LB (left forearm fracture) - There is a good chance White opens his window after the Patriots game. He could be ready for game action around Thanksgiving.
🔴Ben Bartch, OG (foot) - I’m pessimistic with this foot issue as it’s very likely a residual problem with his Lisfranc injury that underwent surgery last December. Good chance Bartch is out for the season.
🔴Tom Kennedy, WR (right MCL) - Tom is out for the year with MCL surgery.
For more on these players and other Lions on the injury lists, visit my Lions IR/PUP/NFI Tracker.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Notables Only
🔴TreVeyon Henderson, RB - Illness (Unknown neurological issue)
November 6, 2026:
The possibilities for a neurologic disorder are incredibly vast, but here are some of the more likely ones that could spontaneously occur in a young, healthy adult (locked for potentially sensitive nature):
As seen with Henderson, it is often hard to pinpoint an exact cause for neurologic disorders. Given the uncertainty, it can be a scary and stressful situation for patients. Wishing the best for TreVeyon in his recovery.
🔴*Carlton Davis, CB - Knee
This former Lion has missed four games this season and currently is dealing with a knee injury sustained in the last game. In his final season with the Lions in 2024, he sustained multiple injuries to various body parts including a jaw fracture, left knee, left thumb fracture, possible stinger, possible left shoulder, and hamstring.
🟡*AJ Brown, WR - Knee
Brown went on IR after Week 1 due to a high ankle sprain. He returned for Week 6, but now has a knee issue that is concerning for something that is chronic.
🟡*Rhamondre Stevenson, RB - Knee plantaris tendon
Earlier this week, Stevenson was reported to have already been ruled out for this game and was expected to miss multiple weeks. But now he has a questionable designation.
Notables Unlisted
🔴*Mike Onwenu, OG - On IR with leg fracture suffered in Week 2.
🔴*Alijah Vera-Tucker, OG - On IR with hamstring.
🔴Romeo Doubs, WR - On IR with shoulder.
..."I wouldn’t recommend studying this language unless you enjoy pain… and if you are a long-time Lions fan, maybe you do."...I barely recall the Lion's 1962 Thanksgiving Day wish-boning of the dreaded Packers. After that game (some would say it's been their best), it's been continuous pain, misery and disappointment.
Management is in this thing to make money and the pain and suffering of long time fans is laughable to them. It's best to distance your emotions from this pretender that has risen from the grave just enough to rip your heart out if you give your soul to them.