The Detroit Lions (3-2) open up NFC North division play this week as they play host to the Green Bay Packers (4-2).
Despite a winning record, the Lions currently sit in last place in the NFC North standings. The NFC North is one of just two NFL divisions where every team has a winning record
, joining the AFC North in that distinction. That adds to the magnitude of this week's home date against the Packers.Good news broke on the Lions' injury front on Tuesday when cornerback Rock Ya-Sin made his practice return. Ya-Sin was inactive in the Lions' Week 5 date at the Arizona Cardinals with a hamstring injury.
Safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays are both making their returns this week against the Packers. Neither were listed on the Lions' initial
injury report. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in his Wednesday radio appearance that Mays would start at center against Green Bay.
Both Branch and Mays were listed as full participants, while Ya-Sin was tabbed as a limited participant. Here's a look at Detroit's estimated practice report on Wednesday:
Detroit Lions' Wednesday injury report vs. Green Bay Packers
Lions' Wednesday practice report for its upcoming date vs. the Green Bay Packers: pic.twitter.com/G4OEgLAikR
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Green Bay Packers' Wednesday injury report vs. Lions
The Packers' estimated Wednesday injury report: pic.twitter.com/45ieaMXVwL
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- Limited participation: LG Aaron Banks (knee/toe), DL Anthony Campbell (ankle), CB Brandon Cisse (shoulder/neck), WR Matthew Golden (shoulder), QB Jordan Love (back), DL Jordon Riley (Achilles), CB Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring), WR Christian Watson (ankle), WR Savion Williams (ankle)
- Did not participate: WR Bo Melton (back)
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