Overview
- Terrion Arnold, Detroit's first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Colts due to a groin injury sustained in practice.
- Arnold, 21, has started all 10 games this season, recording 38 tackles and six passes defended, contributing significantly to the Lions' strong defensive performance.
- Fellow rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., a second-round pick, was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury after missing practice all week.
- Veteran cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, returning from injured reserve, is expected to play for the first time this season, providing depth to the Lions' secondary.
- The Lions, boasting a 9-1 record and the NFL's strongest third-down defense, aim for their ninth consecutive win against the 5-6 Colts.