Detroit Lions injury report: Week 9 at Green Bay Packers
By Matt Bosko
The suddenly healthy Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers in a critical match up on Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field.
The Detroit Lions appear to be putting injuries behind them as they prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football. The good fortune on the injury front could not come at a better time, as the Lions enter a crucial stretch run with the NFC North up for grabs.
The most notable changes this week involve players who are not longer listed on the injury report or returned to practice. Golden Tate, who suffered an AC sprain against the New Orleans Saints and played through the injury last week, does not appear on the report at all.
Tackle Emmett Cleary (ankle) and linebacker Paul Worrilow (knee) each logged a week of full practices and are on track to return to action on Monday night.
STATUS: OUT
It is very possible that Robinson (ankle) has played his last down at left tackle for the Lions. Brian Mihalik performed reasonably well in his place last week against the Steelers, and with Taylor Decker practicing for the first time since his shoulder surgery, Robinson’s injury and performance should keep him far away from the field.
For the second straight week, Robinson did not practice. Expect Mihalik to play in his stead until Decker returns.
STATUS: DOUBTFUL
After missing two practices earlier in the week, Golladay (hamstring) was able to practice in a limited fashion on Saturday. It’s an encouraging sign for the rookie, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury for five weeks now.
TJ Jones will once again take his place in the starting lineup.
STATUS: QUESTIONABLE
DE Ezekiel Ansah, S Don Carey
Ansah. Rinse. Repeat.
The veteran defensive end logged his usual limited three-day practice regimen this week and will be on the field Monday night.
Don Carey (knee) turned in limited practices on Friday and Saturday after sitting out on Thursday. Every indication is that the special teams ace will be ready against the Packers.
PACKERS INJURY REPORT
For those living underneath a rock for the past several weeks, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) has been placed on injured reserve with the possibility of returning before the end of the season. Enjoy it while you can, Lions fans.
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The Packers have ruled out LB Joe Thomas with an ankle injury. TE Martellus Bennett (shoulder), LB Ahmad Brooks (back), and DT Quinton DIal (chest) all missed practice this week and are listed as doubtful. CB Demarious Randall (hamstring/illness) and G Lane Taylor (ankle) are questionable.