Lions vs Packers Injury Update: Who’s In, Who’s Out

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers meet in a pivotal NFC North clash on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at Ford Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on FOX, opening the NFL’s holiday tripleheader. Injuries loom large as both teams finalize their rosters.

Detroit’s Final Injury Report

The Lions ruled out five players: Graham Glasgow (knee), Kerby Joseph (knee), Josh Paschal (back), Kalif Raymond (ankle), and Brock Wright (neck).

Eight players are listed as questionable, including key starters:

• Taylor Decker (shoulder)
• Terrion Arnold (concussion)
• Marcus Davenport (shoulder)
• Miles Frazier (knee)
• Tate Ratledge (knee)
• Penei Sewell (ankle)
• Isaac TeSlaa (hand)
• Sione Vaki (ankle/thumb)

Meanwhile, Brian Branch (toe/ankle) and Jacob Saylors (back/shoulder) carry no game status and are available.

Green Bay’s Injury Report

The Packers ruled out four players: Lukas Van Ness (foot), Karl Brooks (ankle), Savion Williams (foot), and Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder; designated to return).

Four others are questionable:

• Matthew Golden (wrist)
• Quay Walker (neck)
• Keisean Nixon (neck)
• Nate Hobbs (knee)

Running back Josh Jacobs (knee) has been cleared to play, giving Green Bay a major boost. Other key contributors, including Jordan Love, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Zach Tom, and Javon Bullard, are available.

Matchup Implications

Detroit’s offensive line depth will be tested. With Glasgow out and both Decker and Sewell questionable, protection packages may rely on chip blocks and quicker passing concepts. That strategy becomes critical against Green Bay’s front, even with Van Ness sidelined.

On defense, the Lions’ secondary hinges on Terrion Arnold’s clearance from concussion protocol. If Arnold plays, Detroit gains a top cover option against Green Bay’s speed outside. If not, Brian Branch will shoulder more responsibility in slot coverage and disguise looks.

For Green Bay, Jacobs’ availability stabilizes the offense. His presence on early downs sets up play-action opportunities for Jordan Love. However, if cornerbacks Nixon and Hobbs are limited, Detroit could exploit alignments for Amon-Ra St. Brown and use motion to create leverage. Depth options like Kamal Hadden may be pressed into service.

Bottom Line

The headline questions center on Taylor Decker and Terrion Arnold for Detroit and on Green Bay’s banged-up cornerback group. Their final statuses will shape both pass-protection schemes and coverage strategies from the opening series.