The Detroit Lions (4-2) are hosting the Minnesota Vikings (6-0) in a key NFC North showdown on Sunday from Ford Field.
As the Lions eye a massive division victory, Detroit has suffered its fair share of injury casualties in the first half. Star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown briefly exited late in the first quarter on a potential catch in the end zone. Initially ruled a touchdown, St. Brown's catch was reversed upon review. St. Brown was shaken up on the play, exited to be evaluted, but he has returned.
Detroit center Cade Mays left with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. Lions running back Jacob Saylors left with a neck injury and is questionable to return.
The scariest moment came late in the first half as Lions safety Brian Branch collided
with teammate DJ Wonnum as the pair attempted to tackle Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson. Wonnum was carted off, while Branch exited under his own power.
#BrianBranch #DJWonnum
— David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) November 1, 2026
Both @Lions players to locker room
One carted, one on own power
2 head injury checks from friendly fire pic.twitter.com/yCsiIoB20r
Per the Lions, Branch and Wonnum were both being evaluated pursuant to the Concussion Protocol. The Lions announced that Branch and Wonnum have been ruled out.
#Lions Injury Update:
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) November 1, 2026
EDGE DJ Wonnum (Concussion) has been downgraded to Out.
DB Brian Branch (Concussion) has been downgraded to Out.
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This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions injury update: Brian Branch, DJ Wonnum ruled out vs. Vikings
