Coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions delivered injury updates on a number of players on Monday, including wide receiver Jameson Williams and tight end Sam LaPorta. Following Saturday’s 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, both players were seen staggering out of the locker room. Williams seemed to injure his ankle after a 63-yard grab in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game. He never returned. The second-year wideout is listed as day-to-day by Campbell ahead of Sunday’s regular-season finale.
“Yeah, so he’s fine,” Campbell explained. “He has a sprained ankle, but it’ll be day-to-day for the time being.” But nothing significant.” Williams’ 63-yard grab beat DaRand Bland on the play. Williams has 24 receptions for 354 yards and two touchdowns this season. LaPorta ended the game with a limp. Campbell stated that the rookie tight end is ready to go.
The Iowa product had a quiet start to Saturday’s game before making three key catches on the final touchdown drive. He broke the team record for receiving yards by a tight end in that game.
He wants to see C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Alim McNeill, and Jason Cabinda among them. Gardner-Johnson has yet to be activated, with his 21-day practice window expiring on Wednesday. “Sure, I’d love to. “I’d love to get C.J. involved, Mac involved, and Cabinda involved,” Campbell explained. “But that’s all there is to it; it’s Monday.” But that’s simply a thought in my head.” McNeill, who is eligible to return from injured reserve this week, might play Sunday, according to Campbell. McNeill has been on injured reserve since Week 13’s victory over the Saints.
The Lions are presently the third seed in the NFC playoffs. There’s still much at stake in Week 18 against the Vikings on Sunday, as a win and defeats by both Dallas and Philadelphia would put them in second place. As a result, Campbell stated that the Lions intend to play its starters in the season finale, which kicks off at 1 p.m. Sunday at Ford Field.
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