Lions returner Kalif Raymond out for playoff game; Lions TE LaPorta, Rams S Fuller both questionable
Lions punt returner and receiver Kalif Raymond will miss Detroit's wild-card round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a knee injury.
The Lions ruled out Raymond on Friday along with backup tight end James Mitchell, who has a hand injury, and backup cornerback Jerry Jacobs.
Rams safety Jordan Fuller is questionable with an ankle injury. Los Angeles' second-leading tackler worked out with a trainer during the early portion of the Rams' practice Friday, and coach Sean McVay said the team will wait until shortly before game time Sunday night to determine whether Fuller will play at Ford Field.
Star Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is questionable with a knee injury, but the record-setting rookie did some work during practice Thursday and Friday. The Lions are likely to wait until game time to determine whether LaPorta will make his playoff debut in his Pro Bowl season.
Raymond is a significant loss for the Lions as the only player who has returned a punt for Detroit this season. He also has 35 catches for 489 yards and one touchdown as a backup receiver.
Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, who dislocated his shoulder two weeks ago, and right guard Kevin Dotson (shoulder) are both questionable. McVay seemed confident both will play.
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