DECEMBER 18, 2021 • FREEP.COM
DETROIT LIONS 11-1 · 1ST IN NFC NORTH
11-1 · 1ST IN NFC NORTH
Charles Harris' biggest inspiration is his mother, but she's never seen him play in the NFL Detroit Lions DE Charlis Harris did not play football until his junior year of high school, and now plays to honor his mother, who is battli...
T.J. Hockenson - Moved to IR Hockenson (thumb) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Impact The 24-year-old tight end had season-ending surgery Thursday on his left thumb, and he wraps up 2021 with 61 catches for 583 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games (84 targets). Hockenson should have plenty of time to recover before the offseason program, while Shane Zylstra and Brock Wright are left to take over at tight end for the final four weeks of the 2021 campaign.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shane Zylstra - Moves up from practice squad Zylstra was activated from Detroit's practice squad Friday, while fellow Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (thumb) was placed on IR after season-ending surgery.
Impact With Hockenson out for last week's 38-10 loss to Denver, the Lions called on Zylstra to handle 63 percent snap share and six targets in his first taste of non-special-teams action in the NFL. He caught just two of the six passes for 18 yards, with fellow tight end Brock Wright adding three catches for 20 yards on five targets (and 56 percent snap share). It's possible one separates from the other in the coming weeks, but the most likely scenario for this Sunday against the Cardinals is another timeshare.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One Pridecast Episode 125: Mike O'Hara and Craig Reynolds talk Week 15 vs. Arizona Dannie and Mike O'Hara recap last week’s game against the Broncos and preview the Week 15 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals before Mike mak...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Arizona Cardinals taking flight in own wide-body Boeing 777
The Arizona Cardinals are taking flight in their own extended-range, wide-body jet, complete with the team’s cardinal logo on the tailDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Reeves-Maybin - Chance to return Week 15 Reeves-Mabin (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Reeves-Mabin has sat out the past two games with the shoulder injury but may be able to retake the field Sunday. Derrick Barnes should continue to have an increased role if Reeves-Mabin remains sidelined.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Anzalone - Questionable for Sunday Anzalone (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals
Impact Anzalone suffered the ankle injury during last week's loss to other Broncos, and his availability for Sunday's contest is up in the air. Josh Woods filled in at inside linebacker for him and could receive the start against Arizona if Anzalone is out.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Okwara - Out again Week 15 Okwara (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Okwara will be sidelined for the second straight game due to the ankle injury. Jessie Lemonier should continue to see increased reps in his absence for Detroit.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL By the Numbers: Cowboys-Giants, Packers-Ravens, Saints-Bucs highlight Week 15
The bye weeks are over, meaning there is a big serving of NFL action this weekend. Here are all of the numbers to know!DECEMBER 17, 2021
Analysis: Race to playoffs enters stretch with crowded field
If your team is not in the NFL playoff race heading into the final four weeks of the schedule that team must be pretty badDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Reynolds - Questionable to face Lions Reynolds (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Reynolds wasn't on the injury report at the start of the week, but it's a good sign he managed a limited practice Friday after being added to the report Thursday (also as LP). He's been starting and handling an every-down role for the Lions, averaging 2.5 catches for 47.8 yards on 5.0 targets over the past four games. An absence this Sunday would free up snaps for Kalif Raymond, and possibly Tom Kennedy, KhaDarel Hodge or Trinity Benson.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D'Andre Swift - Ruled out, no practice Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Swift still hasn't practiced suffering an AC joint injury and now will miss a third straight game. With Jamaal Williams still on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Friday afternoon, the Lions may again be left with Craig Reynolds, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson as backfield options.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift out, OG Jonah Jackson questionable vs. Arizona Cardinals Detroit Lions' Jonah Jackson, who missed practice all week with a back injury, is one of two OL to start every game for the Lions this seaso...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Without D-Hop, Arizona's offense must adjust in stretch run
The Arizona Cardinals will try to clinch a spot in the postseason for the first time in six years without their best receiver when they travel to face the Detroit Lions on SundayDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wright on finishing season strong Tight end Brock Wright talks about wanting to finish the season strong as a competitor and what tight end T.J. Hockenson has meant to his gr...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Marlowe on motivations for remaining games Safety Dean Marlowe talks about the motivating factors for him at the end of this season and the challenges of facing a dynamic quarterback...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Pleasant on coaching through challenging times Defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant talks about the challenges in coaching through the pandemic and what cornerb...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Jermar Jefferson - Should get larger role Week 15 Running backs coach Duce Staley said that he expects Jefferson to have a larger role in the Lions' game plan Sunday against the Cardinals than the rookie had in last week's loss to...
Impact In Week 15, Detroit is once again expected to be without both of its top two backs in D'Andre Swift (shoulder), who has already missed two games, and Jamaal Williams, who sat out in Denver after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to the contest. Williams remains in quarantine and doesn't appear on track to gain clearance ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, leaving Craig Reynolds, Godwin Igwebuike and Jefferson as the healthy running backs on the roster. Though Jefferson was active for the game against Denver, he played just six total snaps since he had battled an ankle injury along with a case of the flu heading into the contest. Now healthier as Sunday's contest approaches, Jefferson should have a more prominent role on the ground, though Reynolds may still serve as the Lions' lead ballcarrier after gaining 65 yards on 10 totes in Week 14. Igwebuike, meanwhile, profiles as the Lions' top pass-catching back.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Campbell on status of injuries in locker room Head coach Dan Campbell talks about the covid protocols changing and gives an update on the injury to tight end T.J. Hockenson.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
The Sideline Presented by Kroger ' Week 15 Dannie Rogers catches you up on the latest heading into week 15.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Staley on work ethic Assistant head coach and running backs coach Duce Staley talks about running back Craig Reynolds work ethic and how much time he puts into t...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Detroit Lions ready to binge on 'Netflix' again; Jermar Jefferson to see increased role The Lions are teetering on finishing in the top half of the NFL in rushing for the first time since Barry Sanders' final season in 1998
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM
FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 15 picks to win $100,000
Want to win $100,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money for free in NFL Week 15? Our betting expert makes his Super 6 picks.DECEMBER 17, 2021
Presents from the Pride photos View photos of Santa, Roary, and Detroit Lions Cheerleaders handing out presents to students at the Detroit Lions Youth Academy.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions offensive lineman spent $1,000 on DoorDash while quarantining with COVID Niyo: Divisive Meyer quickly imploded in NFL while collaborative Campbell carries on (Subscription Required)
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
