DECEMBER 11, 2021 • FREEP.COM
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Detroit Free Press With five games left, reset expectations for the Detroit Lions include sewing up the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, and rooting for Rams losses.
Detroit Free Press Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' chances against the Denver Broncos in Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Tracy Walker III - Likely out Sunday Walker was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact It's unclear whether Walker tested positive or was a close contact, though it's all but certain he will be sidelined Sunday against Denver. Walker has been a big part of Detroit's defensive and special-teams units, and he's racked up 78 total tackles across 12 games on the season.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One Pridecast Episode 124: Mike O'Hara and Brock Wright recap a Week 13 Lions win Dannie Rogers is joined by Mike O’Hara to recap the Lions’ comeback win against the Vikings and preview Sunday's matchup with the Denver Bro...
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Jalen Reeves-Maybin - Out Sunday Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) is out Sunday against the Broncos, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Reeves-Maybin will miss his second straight game. Derrick Barnes will likely be looking at an increased work load Sunday, as the Lions are dealing with multiple injuries to their linebacker unit.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Okwara - Won't play Sunday Okwara (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Broncos, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Okwara has seen his role steadily rise throughout the season, but now he'll have to watch from the sidelines Sunday. With Trey Flowers (knee) hitting IR this week and Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) also out Sunday, the Lions' linebacker unit is getting thin. Jessie Lemonier should likely see a healthy boost in snaps in place of Okwara.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brock Wright - In line for No. 1 duties Sunday Wright is set to serve as the Lions' top tight end Sunday in Denver with T.J. Hockenson (hand) doubtful to play in the contest, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Impact An undrafted rookie, Wright didn't make it past roster cut-down day at the end of the preseason, but the Lions elevated him from the practice squad twice before signing him to the active roster for good Nov. 8 in the wake of Darren Fells' release. Since the Lions' Week 9 bye, Wright has earned between 28 and 51 percent of offensive snaps over the last four games, compiling four catches (on six targets) for 42 yards and one touchdown. The team will be without its top two running backs D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and Jamaal Williams (COVID-19) on Sunday, so Detroit may air it out a bit more than usual.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions vs. Broncos preview: Bridgewater and Denver's passing attack look to bounce back vs. Detroit
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE
2021 Week 14 Gameday Trailer ' Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Detroit Lions' COVID-19 cases multiply; Tracy Walker, Jamaal Williams latest on list The Detroit Lions have placed four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week and listed 12 others with an illness on their Friday injur...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Godwin Igwebuike - Taking on key role this week Igwebuike, Jermar Jefferson and practice-squad player Craig Reynolds appear to be the Lions' three backfield options for Sunday's game in Denver, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News...
Impact D'Andre Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out and Jamaal Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. Last week, Igwebuike got most of the passing-down work in a 29-27 win over the Vikings, though his 39 percent snap share led to only two carries and two targets, while Williams took 17 carries for 71 yards (on 47 percent snap share) and Jefferson got five carries and one target on 11 percent of snaps. That arguably hints at Jefferson being the lead runner Sunday while Igwebuike gets most of the passing snaps, but it's hard to know for sure, with potential complicating factors including Reynolds coming up from the practice squad and Jefferson's bout with an illness this week (he missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but returned to full participation Friday and was cleared from the final report).
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jermar Jefferson - Clear for Week 14 Jefferson (illness) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Denver, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Jefferson was affected by the flu outbreak going around the Lions' locker room, with the Lions holding him out of drills Thursday. But he was able to handle every practice rep to cap the week and set himself up to be available Sunday. The same can't be said for D'Andre Swift, who is missing a second consecutive game due to an AC joint sprain, and Jamaal Williams, whom the Lions placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. With Swift and Williams sidelined this weekend, Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike will handle running back duties for Detroit.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions' woes grow as Walker, Williams land on COVID list; 16 others on final injury report After navigating a flu outbreak throughout the week, the team was abruptly forced to place starting safety Tracy Walker and running back Jam...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Jamaal Williams COVID Update Boosts Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson Fantasy Outlook in Week 14 Jamaal Williams COVID update boosts Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson fantasy outlook in Week 14.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Lions notes: Scoring play to little-used tight end Wright born from collaboration The 23-yard scoring strike from quarterback Jared Goff to rookie tight end Brock Wright was the result of conversation, planning, adjustment...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
D'Andre Swift - Ruled out Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact With Swift officially missing back-to-back games and Jamaal Williams landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, it appears the Lions will deploy Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike in their backfield this Sunday. Swift's next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 19 when the Lions host NFC frontrunner Arizona.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Hockenson - Doubtful for Sunday Hockenson (hand) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Denver, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Hockenson was a limited practice participant Wednesday before sitting out Thursday and Friday, with Detroit beat reporters noticing a heavy wrap over his left hand. The Lions are woefully thin for the upcoming contest, with around half the roster missing practice time this week due to some combination of injuries, a flu bug and COVID-19. With Hockenson likely missing the upcoming game, Brock Wright figures to step in as Detroit's top tight end.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D'Andre Swift ruled OUT for Lions' Week 14 game against the Broncos Swift has been ruled out for Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Jamaal Williams - Placed on COVID-19 list Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact With D'Andre Swift (shoulder) officially ruled out, the Lions may be down to Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike in the backfield for Sunday's game in Denver. Even Jefferson hasn't been healthy this week, missing one practice with a flu bug that's been going around the locker room, though he did return Friday as a full participant.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL odds Week 14: Why the Cowboys will cover (and more best bets)
It's "Rematch Weekend" in the NFL, and Jason McIntyre is riding with the Cowboys, 49ers, Chiefs and more in his best bets.DECEMBER 10, 2021
Practice photos: December 10, 2021 View photos from Detroit Lions practice on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Woods on gaining trust from coaches Linebacker Josh Woods talks about gaining trust from the coaching staff in Detroit and his relationship with special teams coach Dave Fipp.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
McCollum on next man up mentality Center Ryan McCollum talks about the relationships between centers on the Lions roster and the advice he was given from center Evan Brown ah...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
T.J. Hockenson - Misses practice again Hockenson (hand) didn't practice Friday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Coach Dan Campbell acknowledged RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is unlikely to play this week but didn't make any similar comments about Hockenson. The tight end has now missed back-to-back practices after a limited session Wednesday, with Friday's injury report potentially revealing if he's in real danger of missing the game in Denver on Sunday.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Staley on taking advantage of opportunities Assistant head coach and running backs coach Duce Staley talks about the depth he has at the running back position and how injuries and illn...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
