Overview

• Joseph left in the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium after visibly limping and was helped to the sideline by trainers.
• The Lions’ PR account listed him as questionable to return with a knee injury before he later re-entered the game, according to The Sporting News’ live update.
• Joseph visited the blue medical tent and tested the knee on the sideline prior to his return.
• Thomas Harper took snaps in Joseph’s place during the absence.
• Detroit’s secondary was already under strain with Brian Branch also dealing with an issue against Kansas City’s offense.