Cowboys' Elliott inactive; Stafford will start for Lions
(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott is inactive against San Francisco with a calf injury the two-time rushing championship has been battling for several weeks. Safety Deon Bush (foot) is also out after being listed questionable with Johnson. Cowboys: RB Ezekiel Elliott, QB Ben DiNucci, WR Malik Turner, CB Rashard Robinson, DE Bradlee Anae, LB Luke Gifford, DE RonโDell Carter. ___JACKSONVILLE AT BALTIMOREJaguars: CB Sidney Jones, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Quincy Williams, DT Daniel Ross, QB Jake Luton. Ravens: DE Calais Campbell, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Marcus Peters, RB Mark Ingram, LB Kristian Welch, DE Jihad Ward, C Trystan Colon-Castillo.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow reportedly has fractured throat, played through it for 3 quarters
Frank Ragnow #77 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Los Angles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. DETROIT โ Detroit Lions star center Frank Ragnow reportedly fractured his throat early in the game against the Green Bay Packers but finished the final three quarters anyway. #Lions potential Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, who did not practice today, suffered a fractured throat in the first quarter Sunday and finished the game somehow, source said. โ Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2020Ragnow missed practice Wednesday due to the throat injury. RELATED: Detroit Lions come up short vs. Packers, but look much more tolerable under Darrell BevellSince the Lions drafted Ragnow No.
Score! Detroit Lions celebrate victory with cool giveaways -- literally
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The Detroit Lions victory this week was a great win for the city. Now, the team, along with offensive lineman Frank Ragnow, wants to celebrate by giving fans a chance at some special giveaways. The United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Lions teamed up to bring fans The Home Fridge Advantage contest. UDIM wants to make sure you have a working fridge and food for the whole family.
Undefeated Titans getting healthy after COVID-19 outbreak
The undefeated Titans are healing up from the NFLโs first COVID-19 outbreak. DeCastro will miss his third game of the season after sustaining an abdominal injury last week against Philadelphia. Johnson, Pittsburghโs 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.
Pandemic limiting what NFL players can do on their off weeks
The Packers (4-0) and Detroit Lions (1-3) donโt play this week and therefore are the first NFL teams to get a taste of how different off weeks will be amid a pandemic. โWe have new protocols in place that are meant to keep everybody safe and healthy,โ Lions coach Matt Patricia said. The NFL sent out a reminder Friday that the leagueโs agreement with the NFL Players Association in August means players who miss tests can be punished with a $50,000 fine. โYouโve got to look no further than Tennessee.โThe protocols are impacting some players more than others. While the protocols have changed those plans, it has created opportunities for those players who already have their family members with them.
Lions lose Davis, Ragnow to injuries and game 24-20 to Bills
Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass while being pursued by Jordan Phillips #97 of the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter. Bills guard Quinton Spain limped off the field with an ankle injury in the first quarter and cornerback Tre'Davious White left the game with a bruised quadriceps in the second quarter. Lions kicker Matt Prater made a 61-yard field goal as the second quarter ended to narrow the Bills' lead to 14-13 at the half. The Bills (3-0) were able to run out the clock on the final possession to stay undefeated, leaving the Lions (0-3) winless in the preseason. Levi Wallace left the game briefly in the second quarter after appearing to be injured, but the starting cornerback was able to return.