Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions are on the hunt for a playoff spot, and every game counts. However, the team has been hit with the injury bug, which could be a massive setback against the resurgent Dallas Cowboys, who are also on the playoff hunt. So, who is playing and who is injured?
Lions vs. Cowboys Injury Report
Detroit Lions
Sam LaPorta: Season Over
After undergoing back surgery, Sam LaPorta is expected to be out for the entire season, with him not being listed on the Lions’ depth chart.
Amon-Ra St. Brown: Questionable
After injuring his ankle on Thanksgiving, Amon-Ra St. Brown may not be playing, as he also missed last Wednesday’s practice.
Brock Wright: Out
Sam LaPorta’s backup tight end is also out as he is dealing with a neck injury, with the Lions possibly relying on Ross Dwelley against the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys
George Pickens: Playing
George Pickens is back, as the Cowboys come into the game looking a lot healthier.
Malik Hooker: Questionable
Hooker has been dealing with some back issues and may miss the games against the Lions.
Tyler Guyton – Out
Guyton is the only starter confirmed to miss the game against the Lions as he is dealing with an ankle injury.
Lions vs. Cowboys Depth Charts
Detroit Lions
| Starter | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
| QB | Jared Goff | Kyle Allen | – | – |
| RB | Jahmyr Gibbs | David Montgomery | Sione Vaki Q | Jacob Saylors |
| WR | Amon-Ra St. Brown Q | Isaac TeSlaa | – | – |
| WR | Jameson Williams | Tom Kennedy | – | – |
| WR | Kalif Raymond O | Dominic Lovett | – | – |
| TE | Brock Wright O | Ross Dwelley | Anthony Firkser | Hayden Rucci |
| LT | Taylor Decker Q | Dan Skipper | Giovanni Manu IR | – |
| LG | Kayode Awosika Q | Michael Niese | Miles Frazier | Christian Mahogany IR |
| C | Graham Glasgow Q | Trystan Colon | – | – |
| RG | Tate Ratledge | Kayode Awosika Q | – | – |
| RT | Penei Sewell Q | Dan Skipper | Colby Sorsdal IR | Jamarco Jones IR |
| LDE | Aidan Hutchinson | Tyrus Wheat | Josh Paschal O | – |
| LDT | Alim McNeill | Tyleik Williams | Mekhi Wingo | – |
| RDT | DJ Reader | Roy Lopez | Levi Onwuzurike O | – |
| RDE | Al-Quadin Muhammad | Marcus Davenport | Tyler Lacy | – |
| WLB | Alex Anzalone | Malcolm Rodriguez | Trevor Nowaske | – |
| MLB | Jack Campbell | Zach Cunningham IR | – | – |
| SLB | Derrick Barnes | Grant Stuard | Ezekiel Turner IR | – |
| LCB | Rock Ya-Sin | Terrion Arnold IR | – | – |
| SS | Brian Branch Q | Daniel Thomas | Dan Jackson IR | – |
| FS | Kerby Joseph O | Thomas Harper | – | – |
| RCB | D.J. Reed | Khalil Dorsey | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. IR | – |
| NB | Amik Robertson | Avonte Maddox | – | – |
| PK | Jake Bates | – | – | – |
| P | Jack Fox | – | – | – |
| H | Jack Fox | – | – | – |
| PR | Kalif Raymond O | Tom Kennedy | – | – |
| KR | Jacob Saylors | Sione Vaki Q | Kalif Raymond O | Tom Kennedy |
Dallas Cowboys
| Starter | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
| QB | Dak Prescott | Joe Milton III | – | – |
| RB | Javonte Williams | Malik Davis | Jaydon Blue | Phil Mafah IR |
| WR | CeeDee Lamb | KaVontae Turpin | – | – |
| WR | George Pickens | Jalen Tolbert | – | – |
| WR | Ryan Flournoy | Jonathan Mingo | – | – |
| TE | Jake Ferguson | Luke Schoonmaker | Brevyn Spann-Ford | – |
| FB | Hunter Luepke | – | – | – |
| LT | Tyler Guyton O | Nate Thomas | – | – |
| LG | Tyler Smith | Hakeem Adeniji | Trevor Keegan IR | – |
| C | Cooper Beebe | Brock Hoffman | – | – |
| RG | Tyler Booker | T.J. Bass | Rob Jones IR | – |
| RT | Terence Steele | Hakeem Adeniji | Ajani Cornelius IR | – |
| LDE | Donovan Ezeiruaku | Sam Williams | James Houston | – |
| LDT | Osa Odighizuwa | Kenny Clark | Jay Toia | – |
| RDT | Quinnen Williams | Solomon Thomas | Perrion Winfrey | – |
| RDE | Dante Fowler Jr. | Jadeveon Clowney Q | Payton Turner IR | – |
| WLB | DeMarvion Overshown | Marist Liufau | – | – |
| MLB | Logan Wilson | Shemar James | – | – |
| SLB | Kenneth Murray Jr. | Jack Sanborn IR | – | – |
| LCB | DaRon Bland | Trikweze Bridges | Josh Butler O | – |
| SS | Donovan Wilson | Markquese Bell | – | – |
| FS | Malik Hooker Q | Alijah Clark | Juanyeh Thomas O | – |
| RCB | Caelen Carson | Shavon Revel Jr. | Trevon Diggs IR | – |
| NB | Reddy Steward | C.J. Goodwin | – | – |
| PK | Brandon Aubrey | – | – | – |
| P | Bryan Anger | – | – | – |
| H | Bryan Anger | – | – | – |
| PR | KaVontae Turpin | Jalen Tolbert | – | – |
| KR | KaVontae Turpin | Jaydon Blue | Jalen Tolbert | – |
| LS | Trent Sieg | – | – | |
Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction
The Lions will be without a few key pieces, while the Cowboys are healthy and have all the momentum right now, so it will be going to Dallas.
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