The Detroit Lions are coming up on a high-profile game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 12, and it’s one that will bring Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and other big names to Arrowhead Stadium. Heading into the game, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Lions are 4-1, but the Chiefs are actually still favored to win this game. Some of that has to do with it being a home game for Kansas City, but we still think the Lions should be favored to win, based on their record vs. the Chiefs.
In any case, the Detroit Lions are putting the pieces together to hopefully beat the Chiefs at their own game on Sunday, and that means making roster changes. The Lions, like every team in the NFL, have been dealing with injuries this season, but so far, it hasn’t caused the team to lose games, which is good.
Now, the Lions have brought back a total fan favorite to their roster, and this one should make people in the Motor City smile. They’ll need the help, too, because Detroit’s most recent injury report is growing.
Detroit Lions Sign a Familiar Face
The Lions have placed cornerback Khalil Dorsey on IR and have signed fan favorite offensive lineman Dan Skipper to the active roster. They’ve also inked cornerback Arthur Maulet to the practice squad. For now, Terrion Arnold is avoiding being put on injury reserve.
However, in not-so-great news, Detroit practiced without five starters Wednesday, October 8: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond, Taylor Decker, Kerby Joseph and Terrion Arnold. Sione Vaki and Zach Cunningham were also missing from practice, and starting safety Brian Branch was limited during position drills.
Detroit Lions Are No. 1
Get ready for this one. The Detroit Lions are the No. 1 team in the NFL. Yes, you read that right, and if you want to kiss me for saying that, well, I don’t blame you. It’s really good news.
ESPN has released its power rankings for all of the NFL teams heading into Week 6. In the Tuesday, October 7 piece, they have the Detroit Lions as No. 1, showing that the Lions and our favorite Metallica enthusiast Dan Campbell are on top.
In the piece, Eric Woodyard notes, “After his first 1,000-yard season in 2024, (Jameson) Williams has started slowly in 2025. He hasn’t logged more than 50 receiving yards in four of the Lions’ five games, as he works to get in sync with veteran quarterback Jared Goff and overcome dropped passes.”
He adds, “Williams is viewed as a risky option because he’s averaging only 7.9 fantasy points per game in PPR leagues. He hasn’t turned limited targets into production or delivered consistently this season — but he can still make big plays.”
The Chiefs are way down at No. 10. “Isiah Pacheco was supposed to give the Chiefs better balance on offense after missing most of last season because of a broken right leg,” Nate Taylor notes. “But he is in a funk, averaging just 7.2 fantasy points per game and 32.6 rushing yards per game.”
Taylor adds, “Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the team in September with 130 rushing yards. The sooner Pacheco can regain his form, the sooner the Chiefs can become a fully dynamic offense again.”
It’s absolutely incredible to see the Detroit Lions are No. 1. Let’s see them stay there.
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