The Detroit Lions have been battling injuries all season long, and the road ahead just got even tougher. With only five games left and Detroit sitting on the outside of the playoff picture, Dan Campbell and his squad are fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. But now they may have to do it without their most consistent offensive weapon — Amon-Ra St. Brown.
St. Brown suffered an ankle injury during the Thanksgiving matchup, leaving fans and teammates concerned. On Friday, head coach Dan Campbell addressed the situation head-on. His message was honest, but still offered hope: he doesn’t expect the injury to be long-term. Still, he warned that the star wideout could miss “a week or two” depending on how quickly the ankle responds.
That potential absence couldn’t come at a worse time. St. Brown has been Detroit’s engine on offense — the reliable chain-mover, the emotional spark, the guy who delivers when the game is on the line. Losing him during this playoff push adds pressure on the entire receiving group, and forces Jared Goff to adjust on the fly.
The Lions can survive the hit, but the margin for error is razor thin. With the NFC race heating up and every game now treated like a must-win, Detroit needs to stay locked in and find ways to produce even if their “Sun God” isn’t on the field.
For now, Campbell remains optimistic that this won’t derail the season — and that St. Brown will return sooner than later. Detroit just has to weather the storm until he’s back at full strength.
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