The Detroit Lions face a difficult path back to the playoffs, but will get to start the journey with their star player on the field.
The Lions dropped out of the playoff bracket in their Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers, a game that was especially painful as they also lost star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to an ankle injury.
Despite some doubts as to whether he would be able to heal in time for Thursday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions announced before the game that the All-Pro receiver would be suiting up.
Lions List Amon-Ra St. Brown as Active for Cowboys Game
The Lions announced 90 minutes before kickoff on Thursday that St. Brown would be suiting up. The team listed fellow receiver Kalif Raymond and tight end Hayden Rucci as inactive, with St. Brown healing in time to join his teammates.
St. Brown had raised doubts earlier in the week, telling reporters on Tuesday that he simply wasn’t sure if the ankle would be feeling good enough for him to play.
âIâm not sure right now, if Iâm being honest,â St. Brown said, via Pride of Detroitâs Jeremy Reisman. âItâs still up in the air. Iâma try to be out there for the guys, for my teammates, but I couldnât answer that question right now.â
St. Brown said he initially wanted to return on Thanksgiving — and had some experience playing through ankle sprains — but was just in too much pain to return.
âThe pain was just too much. It was tough watching the game on the sideline,” St. Brown said, via MLive.com. “I donât know how many games Iâve watched on the sideline or not being on the field while being here in Detroit. So itâs tough.â
Lions Need to Get Season Back on Track
The Lions came into the season looking for their third straight NFC North title, but have struggled to remain consistent and fell to 7-5 with last week’s loss. They are now two wins behind the other wild card teams, and they may need to win out in order to secure a spot.
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