Just hours before kickoff, the Detroit Lions have added starting left tackle Taylor Decker to the injury report as questionable due to an illness, the same bug that already sidelined running back David Montgomery earlier in the week.
Lions T Taylor Decker (illness) has been added to the Game Status Report and is Questionable for today’s game vs. Minnesota.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 25, 2025
Decker has been one of Detroit’s most reliable anchors up front, and his potential absence would be a significant development heading into today’s Christmas Day showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.
If Decker is unable to suit up, the Lions are expected to turn to veteran lineman Dan Skipper, who would likely step in at left tackle. Skipper has filled in at multiple positions across Detroit’s offensive line over the years and remains one of the trusted depth pieces in the rotation.
Detroit is already dealing with several players battling late-season injuries and illness, making this situation worth monitoring right up until game time.
We’ll update as soon as the Lions release their official inactives list.
