The Thanksgiving Day tripleheader kicks off with the Detroit Lions hosting the Green Bay Packers. The Lions are 8-2 for the first time since 1962 when the team finished 11-3 and finished second in the NFL West division behind Vince Lombardi’s Packers.
These two teams are playing on Thanksgiving for the 22nd time, as Detroit is 12-8-1 against Green Bay when the two celebrate this holiday together. All-time, the Lions have a 37-44-2 record on Thanksgiving.
Let’s take a look at today’s NFL inactives, the latest injury report, and starting lineups for both teams.
Who Are the Inactives Today?
Green Bay Packers Designated as Out
- CB Jaire Alexander
- LB De’Vondre Campbell
- TE Josiah Deguara
- S Rudy Ford
- RB Aaron Jones
- OT Caleb Jones
- WR Dontayvion Wicks
Detroit Lions Designated as Out
- DT Isaiah Buggs
- CB Steven Gilmore
- WR Antoine Green
- OG Jonah Jackson
- DT Brodric Martin
- LB Trevor Nowaske
- DE Julian Okwara
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
The Lions will be without starting OL Jonah Jackson for a second straight week because of a wrist injury. He missed time earlier in the season with an ankle injury and will now miss the fifth game of the year. Jackson is the only player listed with an official designation on Detroit’s injury report this week.
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Meanwhile, the Packers will be without starting RB Aaron Jones because of a knee sprain. Green Bay’s running back depth could be tested with Jones’ backup, AJ Dillon, listed as questionable with a groin injury, also.
Green Bay listed three defensive starters as questionable: S Rudy Ford (biceps), LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck), and CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder). The teams did not practice this week, so the levels of practice participation were estimated.
What Are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?
Packers Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Packers depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jordan Love
- Running Back: AJ Dillon
- Wide Receiver: Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed
- Tight End: Luke Musgrave
- Left Offensive Tackle: Rasheed Walker
- Left Offensive Guard: Elgton Jenkins
- Center: Josh Myers
- Right Offensive Guard: Jon Runyan Jr.
- Right Offensive Tackle: Zach Tom
- Defensive End: Kenny Clark
- Defensive Tackle: Devonte Wyatt
- Nose Tackle: Tedarrell “T.J.” Slaton
- Right Outside Linebacker: Rashan Gary
- Right Inside Linebacker: De’Vondre Campbell
- Left Inside Linebacker: Quay Walker
- Left Outside Linebacker: Preston Smith
- Left Cornerback: Jaire Alexander
- Right Cornerback: Keisean Nixon
- Free Safety: Anthony Johnson Jr.
- Strong Safety: Jonathan Owens
- Kicker: Anders Carlson
- Punter: Daniel Whelan
- Long Snapper: Matt Orzech
- Punt Returner: Jayden Reed
- Kickoff Returner: Keisean Nixon
Lions Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Lions depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jared Goff
- Running Back: David Montgomery
- Wide Receiver: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams
- Tight End: Sam LaPorta
- Left Offensive Tackle: Taylor Decker
- Left Offensive Guard: Colby Sorsdal
- Center: Frank Ragnow
- Right Offensive Guard: Graham Glasgow
- Right Offensive Tackle: Penei Sewell
- Left Defensive End: Charles Harris
- Left Defensive Tackle: Alim McNeill
- Right Defensive End: Aidan Hutchinson
- Right Defensive Tackle: Isaiah Buggs
- Strongside Linebacker: Alex Anzalone
- Middle Linebacker: Jack Campbell
- Weakside Linebacker: Malcolm Rodriguez
- Left Cornerback: Cameron Sutton
- Right Cornerback: Jerry Jacobs
- Free Safety: Tracy Walker
- Strong Safety: Kerby Joseph
- Kicker: Riley Patterson
- Punter: Jack Fox
- Long Snapper: Scott Daly
- Punt Returner: Kalif Raymond
- Kickoff Returner: Kalif Raymond
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