Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has been rehabbing an MCL injury since mid December, but avoided surgery and he could be ready for the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions have huge aspirations that go far beyond their Sunday night showdown with the Minnesota Vikings for the top seed in the NFC, the NFC North title and a bye in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions released their final injury report of the week on Friday and a total of five players carry a designation going into the Week 18 contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Here's a look at who they are and what their status is for Sunday.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to get some key players back from injury during the playoffs, and there's a total of five players who appear to have a chance to make it back at some point in the postseason.
The Lions, who won consecutive division titles for the first time, will host the lowest-seed still standing in the NFC playoffs in the divisional round Jan. 18 or 19. If Detroit avoids getting upset in that game, it will be a win away from the ultimate destination.
The Detroit Lions have yet to finalize their playoff seed entering Week 18, but that will finally be determined after their Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, with the winner taking home the No.
The Detroit Lions hit the practice field Thursday at the team's Allen Park Performance Center to continue their preparations for the Minnesota Vikings.
Gibbs has taken the workhorse role in the first two games without Montgomery and run with the opportunity. He has back-to-back games with 100-plus rushing yards, and has continued to be a receiving threat.
Detroit defeated Minnesota 31-9 to win the NFC North division title and secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs
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The Lions certainly looked like a true Super Bowl contender as they crushed the Vikings en route to another NFC North crown.