The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will sq. off in Week 9, and with each groups coming off an prolonged break—the Lions had been on a bye and the Vikings final performed on Thursday of Week 8—the observe schedules have been barely altered this week.
For the Lions, they held practices on Monday and Tuesday, gave gamers Wednesday off, and can comply with that up with two extra practices on Thursday and Friday to wrap up the week. As a result of the primary damage report of this week is due out on Wednesday—and the gamers weren’t in Allen Park—this observe report is simply an estimation of how coaches believed gamers would have participated, had there been a observe.
With that in thoughts, let’s check out the newest damage report and get you updated with what we all know. Notice: Any modifications from the final damage report will likely be bolded.
Davenport stays on injured reserve, and whereas Lions’ coach Dan Campbell gave no agency return date, he was adamant that the Lions’ edge rusher will return this season:
“Nothing new on Davenport. He’s bettering, however I can’t offer you a definitive, ‘That is when he’s going to be again.’ I’m simply very assured he’s going to be again.”
Thomas had his 21-day damage analysis window opened on Monday, whereas Rodriguez noticed his opened on Tuesday. Each gamers may have as much as three weeks to be examined by the Lions teaching employees, and through that point, they’re eligible ot observe. Each will be faraway from their particular person damage lists at any time.
Reed just isn’t eligible to return to observe for one more week, however he was noticed at observe working with trainers, which is often a milestone earlier than taking the following step in his restoration. If he’s getting some coaching work in now, there’s an opportunity he may see his damage analysis clock begin as early as subsequent week.
Craig Reynolds suffered a mid-game damage towards the Buccaneers and continues to be coping with a hamstring damage. He was seen working with trainers throughout Tuesday’s observe, indicating his damage is probably not thought-about too critical, however he’ll want to enhance this week to make it on the sphere.
Joseph missed final sport with a knee damage he’s been managing all 12 months. A missed observe doesn’t essentially imply he’ll miss one other sport, however it’s one thing to proceed to watch this week.
Vaki missed their first two video games of the season, returned in Week 3, solely to injure his groin and sideline him for the following 4 weeks. Now, popping out of the bye, Vaki seems to be set to return once more, assuming he suffers no setbacks in observe this week, based on Campbell on Tuesday:
“Vaki practiced yesterday. He’s going to observe at this time. He’s going to observe Thursday after the time without work. So we’re hopeful. He seemed good. He seems to be good proper now, and hopefully we are able to get him to the sport. That’s the plan.”
Decker was shut down for 2 video games however returned to restricted practices in Week 7 (save Friday when he didn’t take part), and he performed towards the Buccaneers. Whereas he appeared pissed off by his lingering shoulder damage following the sport, he was again on the observe discipline for each practices this week—though Campbell beforehand mentioned they might relaxation him on Tuesday.
Muhammad didn’t observe on Tuesday when the Lions had been on the observe discipline, however coaches estimated he would have been capable of get in a restricted observe on Wednesday if the Lions had practiced. That’s a very good signal for Thursday, however it’s value maintaining a tally of.
Maddox has additionally missed the earlier two Lions video games and was capable of return to observe this week. Whereas the Lions have gotten vital contributions from their younger secondary, getting the veteran Maddox again would additional strengthen that unit.
Arnold made a shocking return to observe in Week 7, solely to be shut down for the week, leading to a second missed sport. The plan was for Arnold to return to observe once more this week and see how he’s feeling. Thus far, he seems to be heading in the right direction for a possible return to sport motion in Week 9.
Now not on the damage report
McNeill was faraway from the PUP checklist in Week 7, and regardless of being projected to be on a snap rely, he performed a full complement of snaps and seemed like he was able to contribute at full capability transferring ahead.
Reader was restricted for each observe in Week 7, however he was capable of play towards Tampa Bay, and was working towards to start out this week as effectively. It wouldn’t be shocking to see him get veteran relaxation days all through the season.
