DJ CHARK JR. NEWS

Won't play this week Chark (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Chark will miss back-to-back games before a Week 6 bye, potentially setting up a return Week 7 in Dallas. The Lions gave Tom Kennedy and Quintez Cephus (foot) a lot of playing time last week, but Cephus is ruled out this week, potentially creating an opening for Kennedy and Kalif Raymond (especially if Amon-Ra St. Brown also misses another game with his ankle injury; he's listed as questionable). Chark did manage one limited practice this week and could be ready to go after the bye.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to limited practice Chark (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Impact After missing one practice and participating in a limited fashion twice last week, Chark was expected to play this past Sunday against the Seahawks before the Lions ruled him out a day in advance of the game. This time around, he mixed into drills Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, which also happened for fellow wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip). Meanwhile, Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) have yet to practice this week, so Chark could be on pace for a significant snap count Sunday in New England if he's able to get rid of his designation ahead of a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. For his part, Chark said Wednesday that his ankle feels "times 10" better than it did a week earlier, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice again Chark (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Chark missed the 48-45 loss to Seattle last Sunday, getting ruled out Saturday after head coach Dan Campbell had said Friday that the wideout would play. The 26-year-old managed limited practices last Wednesday and Friday but now is back to sitting out as the Lions begin preparation for a Week 5 contest in New England. Fellow wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds also missed practice Wednesday because of ankle injuries, though Reynolds played through his and had 81 yards and a score in the loss this past Sunday.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions looking for a fix for the team's defensive woes

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OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Geno Smith, Rashaad Penny star as Seahawks beat Lions 48-45

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OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions WR DJ Chark (ankle) ruled out vs. Seattle Seahawks Detroit Lions WR DJ Chark (ankle) is ruled out vs. Seattle Seahawks.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions rule out DJ Chark, elevate two receivers off practice squad to replenish corps The Lions' injury woes on offense got a little bit worse Saturday when the team downgraded wide receiver DJ Chark to out.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

DJ Chark Out Sunday Against Seahawks Detroit Lions reveal Week 2 NFL practice squad elevations, waive two players, sign two players to active roster.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Surprisingly ruled out Chark (ankle) has been downgraded to out and will not play in Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

Impact Coach Dan Campbell hinted Friday that Chark would be able to play, but evidently the veteran's ankle injury was too difficult to overcome. The Lions will now be without three of their top offensive options with D'Andre Swift (shoulder), Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Chark all inactive. Expect Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond to see the majority of the snaps at wide receiver with tight end T.J. Hockenson and running back Jamaal Williams chipping in as capable mid-range targets.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Technically listed as questionable Chark (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Coach Dan Campbell said Chark will play, while Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) already has been ruled out. Josh Reynolds (ankle, questionable) also appears on track to play, and both he and Chark have a nice opportunity to see more targets if their ankle injuries truly aren't significant. Behind them, the Lions have Kalif Raymond and Quintez Cephus at wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To play Week 4 Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Chark (ankle) will suit up versus Seattle on Sunday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chark will get a chance to operate as Detroit's top wideout with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) ruled out, and his target opportunities could rise further if D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is unable to go. Josh Reynolds (ankle) and T.J. Hockenson (foot) also may see increased volume in the passing game, though both likewise dealt with injuries in practice this week.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Chark (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact After opening the week as a limited participant Wednesday, Chark was sidelined Thursday along with top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), who also sat out Wednesday's session. Taking a step back in the middle of the week in terms of practice activity typically isn't a promising sign, though it's conceivable Chark's absence from Thursday's session may have been maintenance-based. Whatever the case, Chark -- as well as St. Brown -- will likely need to get back on the field in some fashion Friday before the Lions provide a gauge for their chances of suiting up Sunday against the Seahawks.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as LP Chark (ankle) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Limited participation puts him a step ahead of fellow Detroit wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds, both of whom were held out with ankle injuries. It's possible all three are ready for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but Chark's target share projection would get a nice boost if he were able to play and St. Brown wasn't.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in box score Chark caught three of six targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 28-24 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Chark got back in the box score after going without a catch in Week 2 against Washington, but the prized offseason acquisition looked like the No. 3 wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Josh Reynolds, who each gained at least 73 yards while seeing at least nine targets apiece. Chark is averaging a healthy 14 yards-per-catch through three games and could be leaned on more in the near future if St. Brown has any lingering effects from the ankle injury that required him to leave Sunday's game at one point. Up next is a Week 4 home matchup against a burnable Seahawks secondary.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked by Washington Chark was targeted four times but did not record a catch during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

Impact Chark saw all of his targets in the first half and then mysteriously disappeared in the second. Meanwhile, Amon-Ra St. Brown continued his hot streak yet another week while Josh Reynolds, T.J. Hockenson and D'Andre Swift served as the top complementary receiving options for Jared Goff. However, even though it is now apparent that Chark's downside is the absolute floor, he'll still remain an upside fantasy option in many weeks ahead given his momentary status as a top deep threat in an ascending Lions offense. Up next is a Week 3 road matchup with the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions offense off to fast start through two games

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jalen Hurts, Eagles too much for Lions in opener 38-35

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles hoping addition of Brown will help against Lions

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles-Lions preview: Week 1 NFL guide, analysis, prediction

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Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

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AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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