Injury Report Update for Week 6
The Detroit Lions (4-1) and Kansas City Chiefs (2-3) have released their injury designations before their upcoming matchup on “Sunday Night Football.” The Lions are facing several game-time decisions as several key players are uncertain for the game.
Current Injury Status
Here’s the latest on player injuries, with any updates highlighted in bold.
- RB Sione Vaki (groin)
- DT Alim McNeill (ACL – Still on PUP) — 11 days left on the clock
- LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring)
- CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder)
Impact of Injuries
Vaki and Cunningham are set to miss their third consecutive game due to persistent soft tissue injuries. Their absence from the injured reserve list indicates a potential return to practice soon, but with a bye week approaching in Week 8, their timeline remains uncertain.
McNeill will stay on the Reserve/PUP list for one more week, but reports suggest plans for his return by Week 7 against the Buccaneers. The Lions are expected to be cautious with his snap count upon his return, as highlighted by Coach Dan Campbell.
Additional Player Updates
Arnold is listed as out for this game, and further information on his recovery timeline is still pending. Other players to watch include:
- WR Kalif Raymond (neck)
- LT Taylor Decker (shoulder)
- OT Giovanni Manu (knee)
- DB Avonte Maddox (hamstring)
- DB Brian Branch (ankle)
- S Kerby Joseph (knee)
Practice Participation
Raymond returned to practice after missing Wednesday but remains a question mark due to the sensitivity of neck injuries. Decker has expressed improvement but hasn’t practiced this week, leading to doubts about his availability.
Manu, who appeared on the injury report late in the week, is listed as questionable. The statuses of Branch, Joseph, and Maddox are critical as their absence could drastically alter the Lions’ secondary.
Chiefs’ Injury Status
For the Chiefs, no players are listed with injury designations, although notable contributors such as:
- QB Patrick Mahomes (groin)
- RB Kareem Hunt (calf)
- WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder/ankle)
- WR Hollywood Brown (ankle)
- WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee)
- RT Jawaan Taylor (knee)
- DT Omarr Norman-Lott (shoulder)
- DE Charles Omenihu (ankle)
- LB Nick Bolton (calf)
- LB Jeffrey Bassa (knee)
- CB Kristian Fulton (ankle)
Conclusion
As both teams prepare for their matchup, the injury statuses will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the game. Fans will be keeping a close eye on how the final roster looks come game day.
