Lions vs. Chiefs: 4 Players Out, 6 Questionable for Game Time

As the Detroit Lions prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football,” injury updates have become critical. The Lions, currently holding a 4-1 record, face significant challenges with several players uncertain for game time. The Chiefs, with a 2-3 record, report no injuries affecting their starters.

Lions Injury Report Ahead of Chiefs Game

The Lions’ injury list includes several players who may not take the field this week:

• Sione Vaki (RB) – Out (groin injury)
• Zach Cunningham (LB) – Out (hamstring injury)
• Alim McNeill (DT) – On Reserve/PUP list (ACL injury)
• Terrion Arnold (CB) – Out (shoulder injury)
• Kalif Raymond (WR) – Questionable (neck injury)
• Taylor Decker (LT) – Questionable (shoulder injury)
• Giovanni Manu (OT) – Questionable (knee injury)
• Avonte Maddox (DB) – Questionable (hamstring injury)
• Brian Branch (DB) – Questionable (ankle injury)
• Kerby Joseph (S) – Questionable (knee injury)

Vaki and Cunningham will miss their third consecutive game. McNeill remains on the PUP list but could return next week. Coach Dan Campbell noted that McNeill’s snap count will be managed upon his return.

Raymond did return to practice after a brief absence, which gives him a chance to play. Decker, on the other hand, has struggled to practice throughout the week but retains an outside chance of participating. Manu’s late addition to the injury report raises concerns about his availability as well.

Game-Time Decisions Impacting the Lions

Branch, Joseph, and Maddox are all game-time decisions. Branch’s participation will depend on how he feels leading up to the game. Joseph’s status appears uncertain due to limited practice throughout the week. Maddox’s late appearance on the injury report highlights the fluidity of his situation.

The Lions are also relieved to note the absence of injury concerns surrounding WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. After a brief absence from practice, he confirmed his readiness to compete.

Chiefs’ Injury Status

The Kansas City Chiefs have reported no significant injuries for their starters. Their current injury report includes:

• Patrick Mahomes (QB) – Groin (no designation)
• Kareem Hunt (RB) – Calf (no designation)
• Xavier Worthy (WR) – Shoulder/ankle (no designation)
• Hollywood Brown (WR) – Ankle (no designation)
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) – Knee (no designation)
• Jawaan Taylor (RT) – Knee (no designation)
• Omarr Norman-Lott (DT) – Shoulder (no designation)
• Charles Omenihu (DE) – Ankle (no designation)
• Nick Bolton (LB) – Calf (no designation)
• Jeffrey Bassa (LB) – Knee (no designation)
• Kristian Fulton (CB) – Ankle (no designation)

The Chiefs will look to capitalize on their healthier roster as they face off against a Lions team dealing with multiple injury concerns.

This Week 6 matchup promises to be pivotal for both teams, as each game brings its own impact on playoff aspirations. Fans will be eagerly watching to see who takes the field on Sunday night.