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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions as Three Detroit Lions Downgraded, Will Not Play Against Chiefs. The Detroit Lions will now be without two key offensive linemen and a veteran defensive back against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Taylor Decker will miss his second straight game because of a shoulder injury, and the Detroit Lions will be without their top backup offensive tackle, too. The Lions downgraded, Decker, Gio Manu and cornerback Avonte Maddox to out for Sunday's showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Detroit's depth concerns at offensive tackle and in the secondary took another hit ahead of Sunday Night Football in Kansas City.
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As part of a flurry of transactions Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Lions placed offensive tackle Giovanni Manu on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games. The earliest Manu can return is the Lions ' matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11.
Chiefs vs. Lions marks just the third game at Arrowhead Stadium this season and the first on “Sunday Night Football.” For the occasion, the Chiefs have lined up some special entertainment, announcing that Grace Kinstler will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner,
The Cincinnati Bengals host the Detroit Lions in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. There are a number of ways fans can watch and stream Sunday's game. The Lions (3-1) have won three straight since dropping their season opener to the Green Bay Packers, including last week's 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.
The Detroit Lions built an early lead and held on against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, cruising to a Week 5 victory.
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Chiefs face must-win game against red-hot Lions to avoid 2-4 start in season beset by mistakes
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a crucial game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. After losing three of their first five games, the Chiefs need a win to avoid falling into a 2-4 hole.