Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: What to know about injury report
By Ryan Heckman
Week 12 Detroit Lions injury report
The Lions are coming off a big win over a very good Carolina Panthers team. But, the victory came at a hefty price. Whether it is a new injury or an existing one, the Lions are a banged-up bunch. Take a look at the names below.
Running back Kerryon Johnson: Knee injury, has not practiced this week
Wide Receiver Marvin Jones: Knee injury, has not practiced this week
Defensive linemen Ezekiel Ansah and Damon Harrison: Both with shoulder injuries, both practiced in limited fashion on Tuesday
Defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson: Ankle injury, limited participant on Tuesday
Tight End Michael Roberts: Shoulder injury, limited participant on Tuesday
Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Neck injury, limited participant on Tuesday
Cornerback Darius Slay: Knee injury, limited participant on Tuesday
Wide Receiver Bruce Ellington: Back injury, limited participant on Tuesday
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That’s a handful of starters who could be out for the Lions on Thursday, but two in particular are trending towards being out.
Per LionsWire, both Jones and Johnson don’t look like they will suit up against the Bears.
Biggest potential impact: Kerryon Johnson
If Johnson doesn’t play, the Lions lose their best running back. Johnson is an excellent back who can do it all. The problem has been on head coach Matt Patricia and his unwillingness to give Johnson the bulk of the load.
Let’s put it this way: LeGarrette Blount‘s last 21 carries have gone for a total of 16 yards.
The second-biggest impact on the game would come if Slay is unable to go. Other than Slay, the Lions’ corner depth is mediocre at best, and that might be putting it generously.