Overview

• Brian Branch, a key defensive back for the Detroit Lions, is listed as doubtful for Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks due to an illness.
• Branch had just cleared concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit in last week's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
• The Lions are already dealing with multiple injuries, including two other defensive starters who were injured in the game against the Cardinals.
• Backup safety Ifeatu Melifonwu is on injured reserve, leaving Brandon Joseph as the likely replacement for Branch in the secondary.
• Branch leads the NFL with seven pass breakups and has recorded one interception and 22 tackles this season.