The Detroit Lions are dealing with a slew of injuries that could impact their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. Here are the latest updates:

Key Injuries Affecting the Lions

– Marcus Davenport: The defensive end is out for the Ravens game due to a chest injury. Davenport suffered the injury during the Lions’ Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears and has been unable to practice all week.

– Jack Campbell: The linebacker is listed as questionable with an elbow injury and has been practicing with limitations.

– D.J. Reed: The cornerback has a new knee injury that could impact his availability for the game. Reed has been listed as a limited participant in practice.

– Kerby Joseph: The safety is questionable with a knee injury and has been practicing with limitations.

– Taylor Decker: The veteran left tackle is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury and didn’t participate in practice ¹ ² ³.

Impact on the Lions’ Game Plan

The Lions’ defense will need to adjust their strategy to compensate for the absence of key players. Without Davenport, they’ll likely rely on their young defensive linemen and edge rushers to put pressure on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. If Reed is unable to play, Rock Ya-Sin and Khalil Dorsey will see an increased role, which could impact the team’s ability to slow down the Ravens’ offense.

Ravens’ Injuries

The Ravens are also dealing with several injuries, including ⁴:

– Isaiah Likely: The tight end is out for the game with a foot injury.

– Nnamdi Madubuike: The defensive tackle is out with a neck injury.

– Patrick Ricard: The fullback is out with a calf injury.

– Kyle Van Noy: The linebacker is out with a hamstring injury.

The Lions’ injury woes could give the Ravens an advantage, but Detroit’s offense has shown promise, and quarterback Jared Goff could exploit the Ravens’ weakened defense. The game’s outcome will depend on how well both teams adapt to their injury situations ⁵.