Overview
- St. Brown was limited in all three practices with a rib issue during the week and carried a questionable tag on Friday before game day.
- NFL insiders reported Sunday morning that St. Brown was expected to play and the Lions’ official inactive list before kickoff confirmed he was active for the Week 9 game on Sunday, Nov. 8.
- Reserve back Sione Vaki was also left off the inactives list and is active after a late-week ankle concern.
- Detroit has multiple starters unavailable this week, including center Cade Mays, corner D.J. Reed and edge DJ Wonnum, and the team placed inside linebacker Jack Campbell on injured reserve after his neck injury.
- St. Brown’s availability matters for Detroit’s game plan and fantasy lineups because he is Jared Goff’s primary target and the offense must compensate for losses along the line and at linebacker.