Of their 31-24 loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions misplaced star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to an ankle harm on simply the fourth offensive play of the sport. St. Brown was dominated out after halftime, and in response to coach Dan Campbell, he’ll miss a while.
Campbell mentioned in his postgame press convention that, whereas St. Brown could have prevented a prolonged absence, workforce medical doctors anticipate the standout go catcher to be sidelined for a number of weeks.
“I will know extra tomorrow,” Campbell mentioned. “I do not really feel like that is long-long-term. That is the excellent news, however it might be per week or two, possibly, if we’re fortunate.”
On the sport’s second drive, St. Brown was rolled up from behind whereas blocking on a run play. He remained on the turf for a couple of minutes whereas he was evaluated by trainers. Finally, St. Brown obtained up and walked off the sphere, straight to the locker room. He was initially listed as questionable to return, solely to be formally dominated out within the third quarter.
In 11 video games this season, St. Brown has caught 75 passes for 884 yards and 9 touchdowns. The Lions on Sunday had been already taking part in with out tight finish Sam LaPorta, who was positioned on injured reserve earlier this month with a again harm, and large receiver Kalif Raymond, who was inactive with an ankle harm.
Dan Campbell will name upon Jameson Williams, Tom Kennedy, plus rookies Isaac TeSlaa and Dominic Lovett, to probably step up in St. Brown’s absence.
With St. Brown out of the lineup, the Lions have some work to do if they are going to climb the NFC North standings down the stretch. Now 7-5, Detroit sits third within the NFC North, trying up on the Inexperienced Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Over the following two weeks, the Lions get essential NFC clashes in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams. These video games will likely be main checks, particularly if St. Brown is sidelined.
