Good news for the Lions this week as all of the players who were hurt during the Vikings game did not end up with anything significant. Also, there were no surprises on the initial report.
The Titans traded away a couple key players this week and their QB situation is uncertain.
DETROIT LIONS
Josh Paschal DE, (NP) illness
Generally an illness early in the week won’t affect availability for Sunday and hopefully that stays true here.
Excellent news that Paschal’s elbow is not on the report. This supports my impression that it was just a simple elbow contusion. He landed hard on his right elbow but finished out the game with a small elbow pad.
Josh Pachal R elbow injury video
-Lands hard on elbow. Returned to play with small elbow pad.
-Likely just contusion or olecranon bursitis. Should be fine. pic.twitter.com/GXVMnaQGDf— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) October 21, 2024
Kevin Zeitler OG, (FP) groin
Zeitler missed last game due to the groin but the FP means he is on track to play vs the Titans. Could be just a mild hip flexor or adductor strain.
Graham Glasgow OG, (NP) rest
Glasgow had a minor knee issue back in week two but has otherwise been healthy.
Frank Ragnow C, (NP) rest
Ragnow is now four weeks removed from his left pec strain and resting him could be partially due to that.
Levi Onwuzurike DT, (NP) rest
Onwuzurike had a minor right knee issue in week three but otherwise has been healthy this year.
Taylor Decker OT, (NP) rest
Decker had an atypical rough outing vs the Vikings. Possibly a minor health issue contributed to that. Not all injuries will be listed on the official report.
Christian Mahogany OG, (FP) illness
Mahogany’s mono illness is in the distant rearview mirror at this point and his 21-day practice window is ending soon. He’s likely out again this week since the Lions don’t need him. Expect to see him put on the roster around October 29.
NOTABLES
David Montgomery landed hard on his left knee, and according to Dan Campbell, suffered a minor contusion to the back of his knee. His unlisted status is great news and means he should have no limitations vs the Titans.
David Montgomery L knee injury video
-Watch knee slam down hard on ground
-Returned for rest of game with no ill effects
-Likely simple contusion or prepatellar bursitis
-Prob gets MRI to check PCL pic.twitter.com/lcIySzeDBc— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) October 21, 2024
Amon-Ra St. Brown appeared to suffer a right knee contusion last game and his unlisted status reassures that it was nothing significant.
Amon-Ra St. Brown R knee contusion video
-Reached for knee at end of 1qtr, missed no plays
-Slomo shows knee was not hurt on tackle but from banging knees with #99 as he was getting up
-Knee flexed at time of impact so MCL protected. Sore, but no concerns. pic.twitter.com/mjTfYbOPgi— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) October 21, 2024
Sam LaPorta appeared to suffer a very slight right knee hyperextension last game so excellent news that he’s unlisted.
Sam LaPorta R knee hyperextension injury video
-Suspecting not injured on catch or fall but from hit while getting up. Very slight hyperextension
-Missed no plays. Should be fine going forward.
-Recall had a much more severe L knee hyperextension wk 18 last yr pic.twitter.com/iPhhvNJKuk— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) October 21, 2024
Jameson Williams is likely out due to a 2-game suspension for taking a stimulant, diuretic, or masking agent. The exact drug is unknown and we have no other details. Dan Campbell on Wednesday said “you gotta pay for your sins”.
Best case scenario that everyone can hope for is that this is a one-time mental lapse. However, there is a chance of something more concerning. Stimulants like ADHD medications which are on the NFL banned list can be highly addictive and life-destroying. If there are any signs of this issue, it must be taken very seriously so that Williams can get the support and treatment he needs.
Emmanuel Moseley tore his pec around August 5. Dan Campbell on Wednesday said “we’re going to get him back… he’s doing good”. If Moseley has the same timeline as CJ Gardner-Johnson’s pec tear last year, he’ll be back for Thanksgiving vs the Bears.
Brodric Martin suffered a right knee hyperextension on August 24 and has been on IR. A bit disappointing that he didn’t start his 21-day practice window this Wednesday.
TENNESSEE TITANS
Will Levis QB (LP) R shoulder
Levis missed last game with a right AC joint sprain and it’s looking like he’ll miss the game against the Lions as well. His status may be more of a coach’s decision than a medical decision. If it is truly medical, the Lions secondary might be hoping for a quick recovery given his propensity towards interceptions (7) this year.
L’Jarius Snead CB (NP) quad
Snead is a starting CB who missed last game. The NP suggests he’ll be out again which would be a big loss for the Titans.
Calvin Ridley WR (NP) foot
This starting WR has 12 receptions for 183 yards this year so this would be a significant loss.
Jaelyn Duncan OT (NP) hamstring
Duncan plays very limited snaps on offense.
Tyjae Spears RB (LP) hamstring
Spears has 33 carries for 114 yards this year.
Keondre Coburn DT (LP) knee
Coburn has missed the last two games and generally plays limited snaps.
Cedric Gray LB (FP) shoulder
Gray is a 4th-round rookie who has yet to play this year due to injury.
NOTABLES
DeAndre Hopkins WR, who has 15 receptions for 173 yards this year, was traded to the Chiefs this week for a 5th-round pick that can become a 4th-rounder.
Ernest Jones LB, who had been playing close to 100% of snaps, was traded this week to the Seahawks in exchange for Jerome Baker LB and a 4th-round pick.
The full report:
