The Detroit Lions are gearing up to face the Dallas Cowboys with a mix of injury recoveries and roster adjustments that could impact their on-field strategy. These tweaks are crucial as Detroit aims to improve its standing in the NFC and bring home a win against a rival they narrowly lost to last season.
One of the prominent changes is the return of center Frank Ragnow, who has been battling a partially torn pectoral muscle. After missing the game against the Seattle Seahawks, Ragnow has been cleared to play. As reported by MLive, Ragnow stated, "Good enough, baby. It’s all good," indicating his readiness (source: MLive). With him back in position, Graham Glasgow will revert to left guard, bolstering the Lions' offensive line.
Safety Kerby Joseph, another key player, has also returned from a hamstring tweak that limited him earlier in the week. He's now expected to suit up against the Cowboys, as confirmed by MLive. The Lions' defense will also welcome back Brian Branch, enhancing their secondary.
On the downside, rookie offensive lineman Christian Mahogany will not play due to an illness. His absence was officially confirmed as he was placed on the non-football injury list (source: Sporting News).
As the Lions head into their matchup, they are coming off a bye week that gave them the chance to recuperate and reflect. Jared Goff, who displayed a stellar performance by completing all 18 of his pass attempts in the last game against the Seahawks, is poised to continue his impressive form. He reflected on his capabilities, noting, "We just had no incompletions, which is rare… I think we can get there. We can do even better and continue to improve,” as per WFXG.
With both teams dealing with injuries, the Cowboys are notably without their star linebacker Micah Parsons and defensive stalwart Eric Kendricks, which could tip the scales in Detroit's favor (source: Sporting News). Lions head coach Dan Campbell, aware of these advantages, emphasized the importance of keeping Cowboys' key receiver CeeDee Lamb in check to leverage their defensive strengths.
As excitement builds for Sunday’s game, fans are eager to see if the Lions can turn the tide and secure a victory in Arlington, potentially reshaping the narrative of previous contests. Packers famously known coach Mike McCarthy observed, "As an offense, they're really in sync," highlighting Detroit's offensive potential to upset the Cowboys in their own stadium (source: WFXG).
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