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David Montgomery David Montgomery Doesn't do much with 12 touches Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 7:31 PM Montgomery (illness) rushed 10 times for 25 yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: Montgomery didn't seem bothered by the illness that had his status in question for Thursday's game, as he notched double-digit rushing attempts for the first time since Week 10. Detroit's offense was stuck in first gear all game, as the Lions committed six turnovers and were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss. The veteran running back will continue to share the backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Bears, though neither one has run particularly well of late with Detroit's formerly dominant offensive line regressing.
Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Two catches in Christmas Day loss Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 7:27 PM Williams caught both of his targets for 37 yards in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: Williams had a 15-yard catch in the first half and a 22-yard catch in the second half as Jared Goff threw for only 197 yards and had five turnovers. This was only the second time in the last eight games that Williams fell short of 70 receiving yards, as the speedster can usually be relied upon for a few long catches per game. Detroit has been eliminated from playoff contention ahead of the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Bears.
Jared Goff Jared Goff Gifts Vikings five TOs on Christmas Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 7:26 PM Goff completed 18 of 29 pass attempts for 197 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings. He also rushed three times for two yards and fumbled three times, losing all three. Analysis: Goff connected with Isaac TeSlaa for a four-yard touchdown pass on fourth down to cap a 19-play, 80-yard drive with 1:05 remaining before halftime. That touchdown got the Lions on the board and answered a first-quarter Vikings touchdown that came five plays after a Goff fumble. Minnesota reclaimed the lead with a pair of field goals, which were set up by his two third-quarter interceptions on consecutive pass attempts. Goff fumbled two more times in the fourth quarter, as he accounted for five of Detroit's six turnovers. The Lions were eliminated from playoff contention with Thursday's loss, but Goff will have an opportunity to finish the regular season on a less sour note in a Week 18 trip to Chicago.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Eight catches in painful loss Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 7:24 PM St. Brown (undisclosed) caught eight of 13 targets for 68 yards in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: St. Brown was targeted on nearly half of Jared Goff's pass attempts as Goff desperately tried to get going against Minnesota's stifling defense. The quarterback ultimately turned it over five times in a loss that eliminated the Lions from playoff contention, so leading the team in targets, catches and receiving yards was of little consolation to St. Brown on Thursday. He suited up despite being listed as questionable entering Thursday's game, and the star wide receiver needed attention from trainers after taking an awkward hit in the final minute of the fourth quarter, though he walked off under his own power, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. The banged-up St. Brown's status will bear monitoring ahead of the regular-season finale against the Bears in Week 18.
Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Quiet as playoff hopes extinguished Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 7:19 PM Gibbs rushed 17 times for 41 yards, caught two of three targets for 23 yards and lost a fumble in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: Gibbs continued to struggle on the ground with his fourth consecutive game of 43 or fewer rushing yards, and he lost a fumble for the first time this season in the second quarter. The Lions' untimely three-game losing streak has knocked them out of playoff contention heading into the Week 18 regular-season finale at Chicago, but Gibbs has yet to endure a multi-game touchdown drought in 2025. Week 18 will mark Gibbs' final opportunity to add to his NFL-record 48 scrimmage touchdowns through three regular seasons.
Tom Kennedy Tom Kennedy Ready for Thursday's game Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 2:15 PM Kennedy (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings. Analysis: Kennedy was initially listed as questionable for Week 17, but he's been cleared to suit up Christmas Day. He'll handle his usual role as Detroit's top kick returner while also contributing as a depth option at wide receiver.
David Montgomery David Montgomery Suiting up Thursday Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 2:09 PM Montgomery (illness) is listed as active Thursday in Minnesota. Analysis: Montgomery missed Tuesday's walkthrough due to an illness and followed it up with a limited walkthrough Wednesday before the Lions listed him as questionable for Week 17 action. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Thursday morning that Montgomery was expected to suit up, which now has come to pass. Working solidly behind No. 1 RB Jahmyr Gibbs over the last six games, Montgomery has reached double-digit touches only once during that stretch en route to 241 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs on 43 touches.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Active in Week 17 Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 2:07 PM St. Brown (knee) is active for Thursday's game at Minnesota. Analysis: Coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Tuesday that St. Brown was dealing with "a little irritation" in his knee that held him out of Monday's walkthrough before the wide receiver capped the week with back-to-back limited walkthroughs. The Lions then listed St. Brown as questionable for Week 17 action, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Thursday morning that the wideout was expected to play, which now has been confirmed. Since he missed most of a Thanksgiving matchup with the Packers due to an ankle injury, St. Brown has suited up in each of the last three contests, accruing a 23-310-2 line on 36 targets during that span.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Expected to suit up vs. Vikings Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 9:13 AM St. Brown (knee), who is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: St. Brown is managing irritation in his knee and put forth a listed DNP/LP/LP practice slate in preparation for Week 17 action. Though his status likely won't be made official until roughly 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, Rapoport said it's expected that the star wideout will be a full-go on the road versus the Vikings. St. Brown is already up to 11 receiving touchdowns across 15 regular-season appearances, meaning he only needs one more such score to tie the career-high mark he set in 2024.
David Montgomery David Montgomery Expected to play Thursday Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 8:18 AM Montgomery (illness), who is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings, is expected to play, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Montgomery was added to Detroit's injury report as a non-participant at Tuesday's walkthrough session and then managed to handle limited practice reps in Wednesday's walk-through, so it's always seemed as though he was trending in the right direction. While Montgomery's status won't be official until roughly 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, the expectation is that he'll be able to play through his illness and handle his usual role as the top complementary option to Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery has now gone six straight games without recording double-digit carries, though he's scored in three of his last four appearances.
Giovanni Ricci Giovanni Ricci Elevated ahead of Christmas Day Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 6:55 PM The Lions elevated Ricci from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday. Analysis: It's the third and final time that the Lions can elevate Ricci from the practice squad this season. He'll be available to play against the Vikings on Christmas Day, when he's expected to contribute on special teams while serving in a depth role at tight end behind Shane Zylstra and Anthony Firkser.
Tom Kennedy Tom Kennedy Questionable for Christmas Day Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 5:38 PM Kennedy (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota. Analysis: Kennedy was limited in all three walkthrough practices due to an abdominal injury, and his status may not be officially known until approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Lions announce their list of inactive players. Jacob Saylors and Kalif Raymond would be slated to take on larger roles as returners on kickoffs and punts if Kennedy is not cleared to play.
David Montgomery David Montgomery Questionable for Week 17 Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 3:12 PM Montgomery (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest at Minnesota. Analysis: Montgomery showed up Tuesday as a non-participant at the Lions' walkthrough due to an illness and followed it up with a limited session one day later, leaving his status in question for Week 17 action. In the end, his status will be clarified about 90 minutes before Thursday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Montgomery is inhibited or sidelined, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors would be the RB options behind No. 1 Jahmyr Gibbs.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Status in question for Thursday Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 2:46 PM St. Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Minnesota. Analysis: In the midst of St. Brown logging a DNP/LP/LP practice regimen this week, coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Tuesday that St. Brown was dealing with "a little irritation" in his knee, but the Lions still were optimistic about the wide receiver's odds to play Week 17. St. Brown's status ultimately will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Thursday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
Tom Kennedy Tom Kennedy Estimated as limited Tuesday Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:43 PM Kennedy (abdomen) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report. Analysis: Kennedy has been limited in each of the Lions' two walkthrough practices while working through an abdominal injury. He has one more opportunity to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Limited for walkthrough session Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 5:25 PM The Lions listed St. Brown (knee) as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Analysis: Earlier Tuesday, head coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that St. Brown is still battling "a little irritation" in his knee, but the Lions remain optimistic that the star wideout will play in Thursday's game in Minnesota. St. Brown may need to upgrade to full participation in Wednesday's session in order to avoid taking a questionable tag into Thursday, however.
David Montgomery David Montgomery Pops up on injury report Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 5:21 PM The Lions listed Montgomery as a non-participant on Tuesday's injury report due to an illness. Analysis: Montgomery didn't appear on Detroit's initial Week 17 report that was released Monday, so the veteran running back presumably fell ill overnight or earlier Tuesday. As long as Montgomery is back on the field in some capacity Wednesday, he should be ready to reprise his usual duties as Jahmyr Gibbs' top backup in Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Tom Kennedy Tom Kennedy Nursing abdominal injury Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 6:26 PM Kennedy (abdomen) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Analysis: Kennedy was limited in Monday's walkthrough session due to an abdominal injury that he may have sustained during Sunday's loss to the Steelers, when he turned three kickoff returns into 77 yards. The limited tag indicates the injury isn't considered severe, and he would be on track to play against the Vikings on Christmas day were he to log a full practice over the next two days.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Listed as non-participant Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 4:01 PM St. Brown (knee) is estimated as a non-participant on Monday's injury report. Analysis: Detroit held a walkthrough Monday, so St. Brown's lack of participation is only an estimation. The star wideout is coming off a 29-24 loss to the Steelers in which he secured four of nine targets for 54 yards and nearly added a touchdown, but he had the would-be score nullified by penalty. He now faces a short week of rest before Thursday's road matchup against the Vikings. St. Brown may have to resume practicing in at least a limited capacity Tuesday and/or Wednesday in order to be cleared for action on Christmas Day.
Anthony Firkser Anthony Firkser Secures four passes in loss Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:44 PM Firkser caught all four of his targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Firkser saw a similar workload on offense, logging 25 snaps with the unit after 22 in Week 15, but he was able to secure four passes. The tight end played 20 fewer snaps on offense than Shane Zylstra (45), but Firkser was able to finish with one more catch than his teammate. Firkser and Zylstra will likely continue to split the offensive opportunities at tight end against the Vikings on Christmas Day, limiting both of their production.