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The Detroit Lions are also re-signing quarterback David Blough, according to ESPN. Blough is the seventh player Detroit has re-signed in the last week, and the second quarterback, joining fellow backup Tim Boyle. That includes big extensions for safety Tracy Walker (three years, $25 million) and pass rusher Charles Harris (two years, $14 million). The only player Detroit has lost in free agency is Jalen Reeves-Maybin, a special teams standout who just agreed to a two-year deal with Houston that is worth $7.5 million and includes $5 million in guarantees. With Reeves-Maybin out in Detroit, the book is closed on the Lions’ 2017 draft class.

The Lions lack talent throughout their roster, and they can use help in NFL free agency at every position in coach Dan Campbell's second season.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is active against the Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions (0-8-1) are back in action inside the AFC North, drawing the last-place Cleveland Browns (5-5), who are in dire need of a win on their quest for the postseason. Latest line: Lions +12.5 (over/under 42.5 points)HOW TO WATCH (How to watch, stream, listen to every Detroit Lions game in 2021 NFL season)TV network: FOX (Play-by-play: Gus Johnson, Analyst: LaVar Arrington)(For additional viewing options, click here.) IN CASE YOU MISSED ITBig-armed QB Tim Boyle eager to make first career start for Lions; Jared Goff officially doubtfulJared Goff hasn’t practiced all week, spotted in a hoodie at Friday’s session heading into the weekend. Tim Boyle is expected to start, with David Blough serving as his backup. New Lions WR Josh Reynolds expected to make first appearance for team against Browns in Week 11“Look, he’s a long, linear guy.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff missed a third straight practice with an oblique injury and is listed as doubtful to play against the Cleveland Browns.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions snapped the NFL’s longest losing streak, although anyone watching that tie in Pittsburgh knows they haven’t solved their issues. -- @mdriddlenA: Jared Goff was horrendous in Pittsburgh. When they made the trade, the Lions could have gotten out of the Jared Goff business after this season. Alas, we’re forced to watch him run downfield routes and Jared Goff miss him by an acre or two. Try going to 139 straight Detroit Lions games sometime and see what that does to your mental health.

The Detroit Lions have a lot of long-suffering fans and they’re starting to show their displeasure by simply not showing up for games to watch the NFL’s only winless team at Ford Field.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions announced one of the most unusual 53-man rosters in the league on Tuesday, opting to go with no kickers at all. Here’s a breakdown of who’s in, who’s out and what’s next for this squad in the coming days. That’s a dramatic position change, and the Lions gave him very little time to prepare his mind and body for it. Secondary (10)In: CB Jeff Okudah, CB Amani Oruwariye, CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB A.J. Parker, CB Jerry Jacobs, S/CB Bobby Price, S Tracy Walker, S Will Harris, S Dean Marlowe, S C.J.

DETROIT -- The final preseason game is all about getting closer looks at players on the roster bubble, with the Detroit Lions taking a long look at linebacker Anthony Pittman in the exhibition finale. Pittman, the Detroit native and former Wayne State standout, led the defense (43) and special teams (14) in snaps in the team’s 27-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Pittman is battling fellow inside linebackers Jahlani Tavai, Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Tavante Beckett for work. He said, ‘coach, I feel like inside is where I belong.’ So, we moved him inside and he’s just been doing this. Had the Lions seen enough from the preseason standout or were they trying to get other bodies some looks?

DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions put the bows on another winless preseason, falling to the Indianapolis Colts 27-17 in their exhibition finale. This post will run through players trending up and those not, heading into Tuesday’s final roster cuts. Trending upDetroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their NFL preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, August 27, 2021. Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) scores a touchdown during their NFL preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, August 27, 2021. Related stories:Instant observations: Detroit Lions go winless in preseason again, lose QB Tim Boyle to injury tooDetroit Lions lose 27-17 to Indianapolis Colts to finish preseason winless: Live updates recapWith roster cuts looming, Detroit Lions could lose QB Tim Boyle to thumb injury for ‘some time’

DETROIT -- Quarterback David Blough was making a convincing case for the Detroit Lions to carry him on the 53-man roster. Now an injury to Tim Boyle, the projected backup to Jared Goff, may force the club’s hand. Boyle suffered a thumb injury on his throwing hand in the Lions’ 27-17 exhibition loss on Friday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Boyle started again versus the Colts, but banged his right thumb on a helmet just three plays into the game. Boyle remained in the game for another series, and actually put together his best drive of the preseason.

DETROIT -- The Lions concluded the preseason with a 27-17 loss on Friday night against the Indianapolis Colts, extending their winless exhibition streak to eight straight games. But, well, the Lions have some real concerns there too after losing quarterback Tim Boyle (throwing hand) and offensive lineman Logan Stenberg to injuries against Indianapolis. On his second series, Blough scrambled 9 yards on a broken to play to move the chains on third-and-long. -- In addition to the Boyle injury, the Lions also lost two offensive linemen against Indianapolis. -- Cephus, meanwhile, got the Lions on the board by torching Rock-Ya Sin on a beautiful 15-yard pitch-and-catch on the second series of the game.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions wrap up the preseason on Friday night against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field. The Lions have given him quality opportunities throughout the offseason to prove he belongs, and Tavai just hasn’t been able to do it. And a week later, “Netflix” scored again. Until the Lions called, he scored in each of their first two exhibitions and now leads them in rushing heading into the finale. Kennedy leads the Lions in receiving during the preseason, although his limitations on special teams could hurt his chances.

Detroit’s quarterback room is highlighted by starter Jared Goff, with Tim Boyle and Blough battling for the primary backup job. The Lions and the rest of the league must be at 80 players by Aug. 24 and 53 by Aug. 31. I’d start with that if there are three that are worthy of keeping,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. Another aspect playing to the chances the Lions open the year with three quarterbacks on their roster is the threat COVID still presents. It didn’t get better in Pittsburgh, with Boyle going seven of 15 for only 44 yards.

ALLEN PARK -- The preseason doesn’t matter, which is refreshing news for the winless Detroit Lions. With that said, here’s our second projection of where the roster stands heading into the final preseason game on Friday against Indianapolis. The Lions have to get their 85-man roster down to 80 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday, before the final cut to 53 on Aug. 31. And with depth still an issue at so many positions, it’s not like Detroit really needs the roster spot elsewhere anyway. Secondary (10)In: CB Jeff Okudah, CB Amani Oruwariye, CB Mike Ford, CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB Nickell Robey-Coleman, CB A.J.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a perfect preseason debut.

But with the season opener looming just three weeks from today, that’s about all that’s clear about the Detroit Lions’ quarterback situation heading into Week 1. Not including a knee to end the first half, Boyle’s drives net: 17 yards, 4 yards, minus-5 yards, 20 yards and 3 yards. “But as a quarterback, you kinda have to keep the even-keeled mindset of kind of getting the guys going again. Or he’s going be able to (track) it properly in the run game? Or he’s under pressure and he’s going to throw this thing to the defense?

The Detroit Lions rested several veterans and starters in their 26-20 preseason loss in Pittsburgh against the Steelers, with the team getting a good, long look at the reserve offensive line. Matt Nelson, Jonah Jackson, Evan Brown, Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Penei Sewell were the first-team group, with Brown and Nelson playing all 61 offensive snaps. Amon-Ra St. Brown was limited to 11 snaps, opening the door for more bodies to see action. Damion Ratley was back in action too, seeing one target on 11 snaps. He completed seven of 15 passes for only 44 yards on 25 snaps under center.

The Detroit Lions lost 26-20 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their second preseason game, despite trailing 23-0 at the start of the fourth quarter. Trending upDetroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes talks to reporters after the team's NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. He’s the truth, without a doubt.”Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh.

Those guys were picked apart in the Lions’ ugly 26-20 exhibition loss on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, their second straight setback to open the preseason. Let’s get to some observations:-- The linebackers were awful, and perhaps none more so than Jahlani Tavai. Tavai blew an assignment in the opener that led to a wide-open touchdown pass, then had yet more issues in pass coverage in Pittsburgh. Fullback Godwin Igwebuike finished the drive with 7-yard touchdown run, then Blough came back on the next series and found undrafted rookie Javon McKinley for a 10-yard touchdown pass. -- It was an ugly night of football in most regards for Detroit, though Jack Fox continues to do Jack Fox things.

After a rather odd, but disappointing outcome against the Buffalo Bills, the Detroit Lions look to fine tune their systems when they head a little east to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. The Lions fell in their preseason opener, 16-15, to the defending AFC East champion Buffalo Bills. Get your official Detroit Lions gear at FanaticsCheck out more stories about the Detroit Lions here on MLive. What: NFL Preseason FootballWho: Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh SteelersWhen: Saturday, August 21Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Heinz Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Channel: FOX, NFL NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are on the road for their second preseason game, drawing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first of two trips to the Steel City this year. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comD’Andre Swift was back on the field this past week, but isn’t expected to play in Pittsburgh. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell looks on during their NFL preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, August 13, 2021. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comD’Andre Swift, T.J. Hockenson not expected to play against Steelers; Jared Goff might not eitherOn that note, T.J. Hockenson, Jared Goff and several other veterans are expected to sit or have their roles diminished in Pittsburgh. Detroit Lions sign ex-Patriots OLB Rashod BerryThe Lions added an intriguing prospect after clearing some roster space in outside linebacker Rashod Berry.

PITTSBURGH -- The Detroit Lions continue preseason play on Saturday night by traveling to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers, though many of the faces you know won’t be in uniform. D’Andre Swift won’t play. And if those practices were any indication, even Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow won’t touch the field in Pittsburgh. The Lions won’t give up easily on Tavai, and the Shaun Dion Hamilton injury does help his chances. But injuries to Brockers, Onwuzurike, Hand, Williams and Penisini created opportunities for Strong and Hector, and both have played their way onto the roster bubble.

He’s read the reports concerning the team’s absent or inconsistent deep passing attack but hasn’t changed his tone when talking about the Detroit Lions and their quarterback situation. Jared Goff, the team’s starting quarterback, has been inconsistent through his first training camp with the Lions. And we’ll put him in multiple situations, a lot of two-minute, lot of red zone, lot of third-down situations, but he’s really developed. The Lions went three-and-out on the opening drive, with Goff throwing into heavy traffic on his first attempt. Both David Blough (shoulder) and Tim Boyle (ankle) are expected to play, with new addition Jordan Ta’amu getting up to speed.

The Detroit Lions have released Don Muhlbach, ending his 17-season career with the franchise.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Jordan Ta’amu with David Blough and Tim Boyle each working through injuries. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Blough is dealing with a shoulder issue while Boyle’s ankle is still bothering him from the preseason opener. Ta’amu started 19 games at Ole Miss, throwing 30 touchdowns to 12 interceptions on a 64.5% completion rate, adding 10 rushing touchdowns. Ta’amu picked up where he left off for the BattleHawks, throwing for 1,050 yards with five touchdowns and two picks in five games. The Lions have their second preseason game this Saturday in Pittsburgh before finishing their exhibition slate back home against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Lions were trailing 13-12 with 1:52 left in the game with first-and-10 from Buffalo’s 15-yard line. David Blough then completed a short pass to Javon McKinley, who ran out of bounds to stop the clock. Blough threw an incompletion on the next down, stopping the clock once more before Randy Bullock kicked the Lions ahead 15-13 with 1:41 remaining. Campbell said nothing surprised him or knocked him off his feet in the preseason opener, explaining he was doing his best to remain focused on individual performances. “There was so much of it that was about just getting a look at these guys,” Campbell said.

DETROIT -- After 13 practices and a 16-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills in their preseason opener, the Lions’ roster is starting to take shape. Here’s betting the rookie wins the starting job in the slot, and becomes one of Jared Goff’s favorite targets this season. One other name to note: Tom Kennedy, who actually led Detroit in catches (four) and receiving yards (46) against Buffalo. Secondary (11)In: CB Jeff Okudah, CB Amani Oruwariye, CB Mike Ford, CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB Nickell Robey-Coleman, CB A.J. Parker, S Tracy Walker, S Will Harris, S Dean Marlowe, S C.J.

DETROIT -- D’Andre Swift was held out of the preseason opener, with the Detroit Lions taking a good look at their new-look running back depth. The Lions used six different running backs in the 16-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, with Jamaal Williams getting first-team work and a room-leading 22 snaps. He carried it, he’s thick, he’s in great shape.”Seventh-round rookie Jermar Jefferson was next in line with 11 snaps. Mills had 11 snaps, making an impact with a 20-yard run to convert on fourth down. Veteran Darren Fells wasn’t far behind Mack with 21 reps.Charlie Taumoepeau was next in line with 17 snaps.

Jake Fromm threw a 42-yard, fourth-down pass to rookie Marquez Stevenson to set up Tyler Bass’ 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the Buffalo Bills’ 16-15 victory over the Detroit Lions on Friday night.

Detroit fortified its depth in the secondary by signing Nickell Robey-Coleman to a one-year deal after a workout in Allen Park. Instead, the club settled for a field goal and then proceeded to lose to Los Angeles as time expired. -- No position has been hit harder than receiver, where Tyrell Williams (groin/dislocated finger), Breshad Perriman (hip), Quintez Cephus (head) and Damion Ratley (unknown) have all missed time in recent days. -- The Lions moved Monday’s practice indoors due to a torrential downpour that hit the area as practice was about to start. He flexed it on Monday when he uncorked a pass to Tyrell Williams that traveled more than 60 yards through the air, by far his longest pass of camp.

ALLEN PARK -- The dream is dead for Melissa Gonzalez, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough, but she didn’t go down without a fight at the Tokyo Olympics. “She gave them hell, man,” head coach Dan Campbell said mere seconds after the heat. Coach Campbell and his staff had made this more special than it already was,” Blough said of the watch party. Dan, coach Campbell, made it important to us and the staff to come down and watch with us. Jared Goff is entrenched as the starter, but Blough is competitive with Boyle in that battle for the backup job.

New quarterback Jared Goff is taking ownership of the offense for the Detroit Lions in hopes of bringing his new team its first championship in 64 years.

ALLEN PARK -- Melissa Gonzalez qualified for the Olympic semifinals by setting a Colombian national record in the 400-meter hurdles, sending David Blough and the Detroit Lions into a frenzy back in Allen Park. Gonzalez, the wife of the Lions quarterback, ran a time of 55.32 seconds out in Tokyo, qualifying for the next round set for early next week. Coach Campbell and his staff had made this more special than it already was,” Blough said of the watch party. Of course, Melissa runs and does her thing. Gonzalez ran track at the University of Texas while Blough was quarterback at Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Melissa Gonzalez, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough, is heading to Tokyo. On Thursday night, the Lions PR Twitter account announced that she qualified to represent Colombia in the Tokyo Olympics later this month in the 400-meter hurdles. Of her qualification for the Tokyo Olympics, Gonzalez wrote on Instagram, “I guess it’s official 😆”Both Blough and Gonzalez attended Creekview H.S. !”At Texas, Gonzalez earned USTFCCCA All-Academic Team, USTFCCCA All-America First Team in the 4x400m Relay, USTFCCCA All-America Second Team in the 400m Hurdles and Academic All-Big 12 First Team in 2015. The Olympics are set to begin July 23 and the 400-meter hurdles prelims will begin on July 31.

On the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first possession, they faced third-and-9 from their 19. Chase Daniel completed 13 of 18 passes, but for only 86 yards and never got the Lions past midfield. That wasn’t much fun.”The Lions allowed 588 yards, the second-highest total in team history and the highest in a regulation game. Those, though, were the only times the Lions allowed 40 points in a 6-10 season. This year, they’ve given up that many five times and are averaging a league-worst 32.1 points allowed per game.

Detroit Lions interim head coach Robert Prince on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. On the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first possession, they faced third-and-9 from their 19. Chase Daniel completed 13 of 18 passes, but for only 86 yards and never got the Lions past midfield. After a touchback on the kickoff to start the half, Lions running back D'Andre Swift fumbled on first down. That wasn't much fun.”The Lions allowed 588 yards, the second-highest total in team history and the highest in a regulation game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Bucs (10-5) set a franchise record with 588 yards and snapped the NFL’s second-longest postseason drought behind Cleveland’s 18-year run that can end Sunday. RECORD WATCHBrady has thrown a franchise-record 36 touchdowns and set a personal record with 348 yards passing by halftime. Tampa Bay set team records in points (34) and yards (410) in the first half. Lions: Stafford left the game with an ankle injury after he was 2 of 3 for 17 yards on his only possession.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions could be without quarterback Matthew Stafford this weekend, and oddsmakers are responding accordingly. PlayMichigan reports the Lions are 10.5-point underdogs for their Week 15 trip to Tennessee. Detroit also worked out former XFL quarterback Jordan Ta’amu for the second time of the season earlier this week. Bevell said the Lions would take it through the end of the week before making a final decision. It will be a great challenge for us, too, to make sure that after we compete and fight to slow this run game down, to not let them throw it over our heads.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions hosted quarterback Jordan Ta’amu for a visit in the aftermath of Matthew Stafford’s rib injury per the league’s transaction wire. Stafford is dealing with a rib cartilage injury, and the team isn’t feeling optimistic about him playing this weekend, according to reports. Chase Daniel has served as Stafford’s primary backup while second-year quarterback David Blough has mostly been inactive, protected on the practice squad. Ta’amu started 19 games in the SEC, throwing 30 touchdowns to 12 interceptions on a 64.5% completion rate, adding 10 rushing touchdowns. Column: If this is the end for Matthew Stafford in Detroit, what a fitting ending it was

The Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs. The veteran quarterback appeared to get hurt while diving for a first down at the Packers 5 midway through the fourth quarter. Stafford went toward the locker room, returned to throw passes near the benches before going back out of sight. “That guy loves to play football and it’s going to take a lot to keep him out,” Bevell said. NEXT STEPSDetroit closes the regular season at Tennessee before hosting postseason-contending Tampa Bay (8-5) and Minnesota (6-7) at Ford Field.

The Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs. Stafford stayed in the game to hand off to Kerryon Johnson for a touchdown on the next play, but was evaluated by the team's medical staff on the sideline. Stafford went toward the locker room, returned to throw passes near the benches before going back out of sight. “That guy loves to play football and it’s going to take a lot to keep him out," Bevell said. STOCK UPThe Lions have missed on a lot of draft picks, but T.J. Hockenson is not one of them.

(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Jones was not expected to play because of a hamstring injury suffered last week against Cincinnati. Colt McCoy will make his first start of the season at QB for the Giants. Seattle was without both starting right tackle Brandon Shell (ankle) and backup Cedric Ogbuehi (calf) leaving a major question on the offensive line. ___CLEVELAND-TENNESSEEBrowns: WR Taywan Taylor, WR KhaDarel Hodge, CB Denzel Ward, RB Dontrell Hilliard, S Tedric Thompson, DE Joe Jackson.

The NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles have gotten healthier on offense in time for another division game. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is back in Philadelphia’s lineup against the New York Giants, his first action since foot surgery last year. Running back Miles Sanders, the Eagles' leading rusher, is also back after missing three games with a knee injury. Okung will miss his fifth game this season because of injury, so Dennis Daley starts, protecting Teddy Bridgewater’s blindside. The Buccaneers are playing without left guard Ali Marpet, who will miss his second consecutive game with a concussion.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions wasted little time kicking the tires on a quarterback with Matthew Stafford landing on the COVID-19 reserve list. Ta’amu was last spotted on Kansas City’s practice squad but was released shortly after being activated from the COVID list late last month. Related: Lions QB Matthew Stafford lands on COVID list, could still return in time to face VikingsThe Lions split reps between quarterbacks Chase Daniel and David Blough at Wednesday’s practice without Stafford per the pool report. He previously spent time with the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. Related: Detroit Lions place linebacker Jarrad Davis on COVID-19 reserve list

DETROIT – Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, although his wife Kelly said on social media he tested negative. The Reserve/COVID-19 list was created for players who either test positive or have been in close contact with an infected person. Some NFL teams have closed their training centers after players and or staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Three months ago, the Lions removed Stafford from the COVID-19 list after saying he received a false positive test result. Kelly Stafford had plenty to say on her Instagram page in August after the false positive test, lashing out at the league for publicly putting her husband on the list.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions' issues compounded on Wednesday with the unexpected absence of Matthew Stafford at practice. He’s played all 464 offensive snaps the first seven games of the season and suffered no discernable injury. Receiver Kenny Golladay, safety Tracy Walker and offensive linemen Taylor Decker and Halapoulivaati Vaitai were not practicing either. That left Tyrell Crosby and Matt Nelson, a converted defensive lineman, as Detroit’s top offensive tackles for practice. At receiver, the Lions are already expected to be without Golladay for at least a week due to a hip injury he suffered against Indianapolis.

(AP Photo/John Froschauer)Dalvin Cook is back for the Minnesota Vikings from a one-game absence, his injured groin cleared to play in Green Bay. Packers: QB Jordan Love, CB Kevin King, S Raven Greene, RB Aaron Jones, LB Randy Ramsey, OT David Bakhtiari, DL Billy Winn. ___LOS ANGELES RAMS AT MIAMIRams: RB Raymond Calais, OL Brian Allen, WR Trishton Jackson, TE Brycen Hopkins, DL A’Shawn Robinson. Dolphins: RB/WR Lynn Bowden Jr., RB Salvon Ahmed, FB Chandler Cox, CB Jamal Perry, RB Jordan Howard, DE Jason Strowbridge. Bengals: K Austin Seibert, WR John Ross III, RB Joe Mixon, OG Michael Jordan, C Trey Hopkins, OT Bobby Hart, OT Jonah Williams.

Colts 41, Lions 2113:36 -- Detroit Lions drive starts on own 25The Lions open with a sack, loss of 6 yards. Colts 35, Lions 2113:34 -- Detroit Lions drive starts on own 25Pick 6 by Kenny Moore. 8:53 -- Detroit Lions drive starts on own 21It’s third-and-12 after an incompletion and a Swift rush attempt moving backward. 11:00 -- Indianapolis Colts drive starts on own 29Two runs by Jordan Wilkins is going to make it third-and-2 for the Colts. 3:46 -- Indianapolis Colts drive starts on Detroit’s 48The Colts are looking at a third-and-4 after two running plays.

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)The Green Bay Packers are without their leading rusher for Sunday's game at Houston after Aaron Jones was ruled out with a calf injury. Cam Erving is back at left tackle with Connor Williams at left guard. Washington will be without left tackle Geron Christian because of a knee injury, so journeyman Cornelius Lucas starts in that spot. ___GREEN BAY AT HOUSTONPackers: QB Jordan Love, CB Kevin King, S Darnell Savage, RB Tyler Ervin, RB Aaron Jones, T David Bakhtiari, DL Tyler Lancaster. Texans: WR Keke Coutee, CB John Reid, LB Peter Kalambayi, T Charlie Heck, TE Jordan Akins.

ATLANTA -- When it comes to inactive lists, no news is usually good news. On Sunday, there wasn’t much news on Detroit’s inactive list at all for a second straight week. Running back Bo Scarbrough, activated from injured reserve this weekend, won’t play in the Lions’ matchup with the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Lions are bringing back another corner though, with Mike Ford set to make his 2020 debut in Atlanta. Atlanta’s inactives: Cornerback Jordan Miller, running back Qadree Ollison, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, offensive tackle John Wetzel and defensive tackle Deadrin Senat.

The undefeated Titans are healing up from the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak. DeCastro will miss his third game of the season after sustaining an abdominal injury last week against Philadelphia. Johnson, Pittsburgh’s second-leading receiver, is out because of a back injury suffered on a punt return last week. Cincinnati also will be missing starting defensive tackle D.J. Eagles: RT Lane Johnson, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Alshon Jeffery, CB Avonte Maddox, S Marcus Epps, LB Duke Riley, QB Nate Sudfeld.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Detroit Lions' offensive line has been pretty good this season despite never being at full strength. Center Frank Ragnow has been cleared to dress on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite a groin injury that limited him in practice all week. Okudah has defended just one of the 20 passes that have come his way and ranked as the worst cornerback in the league heading into Sunday’s games, according to ProFootballFocus. The rookie opened the season in the starting lineup due to the Kenny Golladay injury and led the team in targets. Jacksonville will be without star defensive end Josh Allen, as well as quarterback Jake Luton, receiver Dede Westbrook, cornerback Luq Barcoo, defensive tackle Abry Jones and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Detroit Lions made a few roster moves before boarding their plane to Jacksonville on Saturday, including signing quarterback David Blough to the 53-man roster and activating guard Joe Dahl from injured reserve. Detroit is also elevating practice squad tight end Isaac Nauta to the active list, per the NFL’s new COVID-era rules. He’s eligible to play on Sunday against the Jaguars, then return to the practice squad next week without penalty. It’s also possible another team wanted to poach Blough off the practice squad, and the Lions were reluctant to lose a quarterback they’ve developed over the last year-plus. He was let go on cut-down day and signed with the practice squad.

The Detroit Lions played their last game of the season with heavy hearts. One night earlier, the team had announced the death of wide receiver Marvin Jones son Marlo. Jones was at the game but didnt play. I was very happy to see him today.The Lions lost both games to Green Bay this season on field goals with no time remaining. So, thought wed take a shot.The loss assured that the Lions will have a top-three pick in the draft.

For most of the first half, the Detroit Lions performance fit the scene. The Lions staggered to their seventh consecutive loss Sunday, falling 38-17 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and for a while, it felt like the game might end with an even more lopsided score. Tampa Bay scored the first three touchdowns, and when the Buccaneers went ahead 21-0 with 8:13 remaining in the second quarter, they had outgained Detroit 314-2. Its frustrating that thats what happened, Lions quarterback David Blough said. Hes only playing because of injuries to Matthew Stafford and Jeff Driskel, and the Lions were also without several top rushing and receiving threats.

Jameis Winston has plenty to play for and Darius Slay does, too. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions have been eliminated from the playoff picture, putting their team goals out of reach. Winston, who intends to play in Detroit with a small fracture in his right thumb, is in the final year of the contract he signed as the No. He is among the NFL leaders with 1,157 yards receiving and eight touchdown catches. Chris Godwin ranks second in the league with 1,212 yards receiving.

The first three plays for David Blough and the Detroit Lions on Sunday were an ominous sign. In Bloughs first NFL road start, the Lions sputtered toward their sixth straight loss, 20-7 to the Vikings. Blough finished 24 of 40 for 205 yards, taking five sacks and throwing two interceptions. Obviously frustrating to start slow, said Blough, who was given the job in the previous game after injuries to Matthew Stafford and Jeff Driskel. Blough was 1 of 6 for 18 yards, a far cry from his debut a week earlier at home against Chicago.

David Blough is ready to honor Tyler Trent with his shoes. Blough, now a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, showed off a special shoe Wednesday with Trents likeness on it. Blough, who played at Purdue, said hes planning to wear the shoes in Detroits game at Minnesota this weekend. I wanted to honor Tyler Trent and his life, obviously a good friend of mine, Blough said. Its safe to say Blough is more well known than he was a couple of weeks ago, so its a good time for him to honor Trent with his special shoes.