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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Three rush TDs in big win Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 10:57 PM Gibbs rushed 12 times for 43 yards and three touchdowns while bringing in all seven targets for 77 yards in the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. Analysis: Gibbs accrued more production through the air, finishing with his second-highest reception and receiving yardage totals of the season. However, the 2023 first-round pick found the end zone a season-high number of times on the ground by recording rush TDs of one, 10 and 13 yards, the latter two scores coming during the second half of the final period. Gibbs also contributed a trio of double-digit gains on his seven catches, and he'll naturally continue to profile as an elite option for a Week 15 road showdown against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Impressive primetime performance Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 10:48 PM St. Brown (ankle) brought in six of nine targets for 92 yards in the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. Analysis: The standout receiver's availability was in question leading up to game day due to the low-ankle sprain he'd suffered on Thanksgiving against the Packers, but St. Brown looked to be free of any limitations while making several noteworthy catches. St. Brown finished second in receptions and receiving yards on the night, while also tying Jameson Williams for the team lead in targets. The fifth-year pro also helped seal Detroit's win via his game-long 37-yard grab with under three minutes remaining, setting up Jahmyr Gibbs' 13-yard touchdown run on the next play. St. Brown has now exceeded 90 receiving yards on five occasions heading into a Week 15 road showdown against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Set to face Dallas Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 6:14 PM Vaki (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys. Analysis: Vaki has been battling an ankle injury for the last few weeks, but it was a thumb issue that made him questionable for Thursday's pivotal matchup against the Cowboys. He'll likely be limited exclusively to work on special teams.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Suiting up Thursday Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 5:53 PM St. Brown (ankle) is listed as active Thursday against the Cowboys. Analysis: Last Thursday against the Packers, St. Brown injured his ankle on the Lions' second possession and wasn't able to return. He was diagnosed with a low left-ankle sprain in the wake of the contest, and he didn't practice Monday through Wednesday this week before the team listed him as questionable for Week 14 action. Along the way, coach Dan Campbell told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that "if he can play, he'll play," and that now has been confirmed after St. Brown completed a pregame workout, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com and Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net. It's unclear if St. Brown will have any restrictions, but he at least is available for QB Jared Goff along with fellow WR Jameson Williams and RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
Brock Wright Brock Wright Moves to injured reserve Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 4:26 PM The Lions placed Wright (neck) on injured reserve Thursday. Analysis: Wright joins fellow TE Sam LaPorta (back) on IR, meaning the former will miss at least the next four games. With all of Wright, LaPorta and Shane Zylstra (knee), the latter of whom was designated for return from IR this week but ruled out for Week 14 action, sidelined, Detroit's group of available tight ends Thursday against the Cowboys includes Ross Dwelley, Anthony Firkser and Hayden Rucci.
Malik Cunningham Malik Cunningham Elevated for TNF Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 4:05 PM Cunningham was elevated to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Cowboys. Analysis: Cunningham draws his first practice squad elevation of the 2025 season for Thursday Night Football. With Kalif Raymond (ankle) out and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) questionable, the wide receiver was likely elevated to fill a depth need. The Lions' wide receiver corps for TNF will consist of Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Tom Kennedy, Dominic Lovett, Cunningham, and potentially St. Brown.
Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Deemed questionable Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:35 PM Vaki (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys. Analysis: Vaki appeared to pick up a thumb injury during last week's loss to the Packers, putting his status in jeopardy ahead of a crucial game versus the Cowboys. If Vaki -- who has played just two offensive snaps this season -- sits out, Jacob Saylors will serve as the No. 3 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Won't play Thursday Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:29 PM Zylstra (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys. Analysis: Zylstra has been on injured reserve since getting hurt in Week 2 against the Bears, and he finally returned to practice Monday. The 29-year-old tight end isn't quite ready to return to action, however, and he'll aim to get back in the mix in Week 15 versus the Rams. Last season, Zylstra averaged just 9.0 offensive snaps per game.
Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Out for Week 14 Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 3:00 PM Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Cowboys. Analysis: Raymond thus will sit out a second game in a row due to an ankle injury that he sustained Week 12. Meanwhile, the Lions are listing top WR Amon-Ra St. Brown as questionable due to his own ankle issue. If St. Brown ends up inactive as well, Jameson Williams will be the clear top option at the position for Detroit, with Isaac TeSlaa, Tom Kennedy and Dominic Lovett also on hand for targets. Raymond's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Rams.
Brock Wright Brock Wright Not playing Thursday Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 2:56 PM Wright (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys. Analysis: Wright now will miss a second consecutive contest due to a tracheal injury that may result in an extended absence, as coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Sunday. With Sam LaPorta (back) potentially out for the season, the Lions will lean on Ross Dwelley, Anthony Firkser and Hayden Rucci at TE in Week 14. Wright's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Rams.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Status in question for Week 14 Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 2:50 PM St. Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cowboys. Analysis: St. Brown departed in the first quarter of last Thursday's loss to the Packers and wasn't able to return due to an ankle injury. He was diagnosed with a low left-ankle sprain in the wake of the contest, and he proceeded to miss all three sessions of Week 14 prep. Despite the lack of activity this week, St. Brown still has a chance to play Thursday, with coach Dan Campbell telling Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com on Tuesday that "if he can play, he'll play." St. Brown added that his ankle "hurts, but it's getting better. So, that's the good news. Just day by day." If St. Brown isn't able to suit up, Jameson Williams will be the clear-cut top WR for the Lions, with Isaac TeSlaa, Tom Kennedy and Dominic Lovett also on hand for targets, as Kalif Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out.
Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Downgrades to DNP on Tuesday Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 6:30 PM Zylstra (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday. Analysis: It's a somewhat concerning sign for Zylstra, who Detroit just designated for return to practice from its injured reserve list Monday. It's looking increasingly unlikely he'll be able to suit up Thursday versus the Cowboys.
Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Still limited at practice Tuesday Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 6:26 PM Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday. Analysis: Vaki popped up on Detroit's injury report Monday with a thumb issue, and he's still tending to that as the team's preparations for Week 14 continue. If he can't upgrade to full participation at practice Wednesday, he'll likely carry an injury designation into gameday.
Brock Wright Brock Wright Idle for another practice Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 4:14 PM Wright (neck) didn't practice Tuesday. Analysis: Detroit has listed Wright as a non-participant on both of its first two Week 14 practice reports, a development that comes as little surprise after head coach Dan Campbell said Sunday that the tight end was dealing with an injury to his trachea that could result in a long-term absence, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. For now, the Lions are evaluating Wright's status on a game-by-game basis, and at this point, he seems likely to miss Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Misses practice, iffy for Thursday Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 11:58 AM Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that St. Brown (ankle) won't practice Tuesday, but the wideout could still be available for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Analysis: St. Brown has yet to practice in any fashion since exiting early in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers due to a left low-ankle sprain. Campbell acknowledged that the receiver's condition has improved since the Week 13 game and that the Lions are continuing to leave the door open for St. Brown to play Thursday, even though he would likely be operating at less than 100 percent health if he does. For his part, St. Brown told Birkett that he plans to take a decision on his availability up to game time Thursday, as he wants to go through a pregame workout to see how the injury affects his ability to cut and change directions. If St. Brown is forced to miss his first game of the season, Tom Kennedy would likely step in as the primary replacement at slot receiver after he recorded four catches for 36 yards on four targets following St. Brown's departure in the loss to Green Bay.
Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Likely to miss Week 14 game Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 11:50 AM Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Raymond (ankle) is unlikely to be available for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. Analysis: Raymond is typically a tertiary target in the Detroit passing attack, but if he hadn't been nursing an ankle injury of his own, he might have been a candidate to see an expanded role Thursday with the status of top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) uncertain for Week 14. The Lions will list Raymond as a non-participant Tuesday for the second straight practice, and he's expected to be formally ruled out for the Week 14 game following the release of Wednesday's injury report.
Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Limited practice Monday Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 6:59 PM Zylstra (knee) was a limited participant at practice Monday. Analysis: Zylstra had his 21-day practice window opened Monday after spending the last two months on injured reserve with what previously was called an ankle injury, but the Lions' first Week 14 practice report lists knee next to his name. The tight end is likely a long shot to play in Thursday night's matchup with the Cowboys, but with Brock Wright (neck) potentially set to miss extended time, Zylstra will provide the team with some much needed depth once activated from IR.
Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Dealing with thumb issue Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 6:54 PM Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Monday. Analysis: Vaki was able to play through an ankle injury in the team's 34-27 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving, but he may have picked up a thumb injury in the contest. The running back's ability to practice in any capacity is a good sign, but he'll have two more chances to log a full practice and leave the injury behind before Thursday's matchup with the Cowboys.
Brock Wright Brock Wright Remains DNP on Monday Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 3:45 PM Wright (neck) did not practice Monday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Wright missed last Thursday's loss to the Packers, and it sounds like he could miss an extended period of time due to a tracheal injury. With both Sam LaPorta (back) and Wright sidelined against Green Bay, Ross Dwelley played 75 percent of the snaps, while Anthony Firkser was in on 24 percent of the downs. Neither made an impact in the box score, combining for a 2-7-0 line on four targets.
Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Remains out of practice Monday Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 3:32 PM Raymond (ankle) did not practice Monday. Analysis: Raymond was injured in the Lions' Week 12 win over the Giants and missed last Thursday's loss to the Packers. If both Raymond and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) are unable to play Thursday night against Dallas, the Lions would likely roll with a three-wide set of Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa and Tom Kennedy. It's also notable that Sam LaPorta (back) remains on injured reserve.