The Detroit Lions are officially back into their normal weekly rhythm, and with a massive NFC matchup looming against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, the team has released its initial Week 15 injury report. Wednesday’s update gives us the first real look at how healthy (or not) Detroit is heading into one of the most important games of the season.
The Lions (8-5) will practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, before announcing official game statuses to close the week.
Here’s a breakdown of where things stand after the first practice of the week.
Detroit Lions – Week 15 Injury Report (Wednesday)
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | LB | Illness | NP |
| Brian Branch | DB | Achilles | NP |
| Taylor Decker | T | Shoulder | NP |
| Kayode Awosika | G | Foot | LP |
| Thomas Harper | S | Concussion | LP |
| Kerby Joseph | S | Knee | LP |
| Christian Mahogany | G | Fibula | LP |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | Ankle | LP |
| Sione Vaki | RB | Thumb | LP |
| Shane Zylstra | TE | Knee | LP |
Early Takeaways
Three Key Starters Did Not Practice
- Alex Anzalone (illness) – Detroit’s defensive captain is battling something non-injury related, which usually means a quicker return, but it’s still something to watch.
- Taylor Decker (shoulder) – Decker continues to manage pain and rest days late in the season.
- Brian Branch (Achilles) – As expected, Branch did not practice after the devastating season-ending injury suffered last week.
Light Work for Several Contributors
Detroit had a crowd in the limited-participation category, including Kerby Joseph, Thomas Harper, Christian Mahogany, and Kalif Raymond. All are trending toward potentially playing, but the next two practice days will tell the real story.
Why This Matters
The Lions are already thin in several position groups, especially in the secondary and offensive line—so every limited or missed practice matters as Detroit prepares for Stafford, Puka Nacua, and the Rams’ explosive offense.
If the Lions want to keep their playoff hopes strong, health will be a major storyline heading into Sunday.
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