Monday night for Week 4 of the NFL season features a second consecutive doubleheader. Game 2 of the evening is an early NFC playoff litmus test as the undefeated Seattle Seahawks travel to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions in front of a raucous crowd.
What does each team’s injury report and starting lineup look like? The inactives on the Seahawks’ defensive line could prove pivotal — the Lions’ offensive line is one of the best in football.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions Inactives
Seahawks Designated as Out
- LB Jerome Baker
- OT Michael Jerrell
- OG Sataoa Laumea
- LB Boye Mafe
- DT Byron Murphy
- LB Uchenna Nwosu
- DE Leonard Williams
Lions Designated as Out
- CB Brian Branch
- OT Giovanni Manu
- C Frank Ragnow
- WR Isaiah Williams
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring) returned to limited practices in Week 4 and carries a questionable tag. S Brian Branch (concussion) was downgraded to doubtful over the weekend and is unlikely to play.
Sam LaPorta’s return is a boon for the Lions’ offense. “He looked really good yesterday,” head coach Dan Campbell said of the TE1 Saturday morning. “That was good to see. So he’s bounced back quickly, healed up nicely, and so he’s good.”
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LaPorta (ankle), OT Dan Skipper (ribs), DT Alim McNeill (shoulder), DL Levi Onwuzurike (knee), and LB Alex Anzalone (concussion) should be good to go tonight, barring any late setbacks.
On the Seahawks’ side, Kenneth Walker III will suit up after missing Weeks 2 and 3 with an oblique injury.
"He's looked good. He's ready to go."
Coach Macdonald on Kenneth Walker III. pic.twitter.com/wfKzHPT0kr
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 28, 2024
In addition to the Seahawks’ defensive front being relatively decimated, LB Jerome Baker is listed as questionable.
Who Comprises the Projected Starting Lineup for Each Team?
Seahawks’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Seahawks depth chart.
- Quarterback: Geno Smith
- Running Back: Kenneth Walker III
- Wide Receiver: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Tight End: Noah Fant
- Left Offensive Tackle: Charles Cross
- Left Offensive Guard: Laken Tomlinson
- Center: Connor Williams
- Right Offensive Guard: Anthony Bradford
- Right Offensive Tackle: Stone Forsythe
- Left Defensive End: Mike Morris
- Left Defensive Tackle: Jarran Reed
- Right Defensive Tackle: Johnathan Hankins
- Right Defensive End: Dre’Mont Jones
- Strongside Linebacker: Derick Hall
- Middle Linebacker: Jerome Baker
- Weakside Linebacker: Tyrel Dodson
- Left Cornerback: Tre Brown
- Right Cornerback: Tariq Woolen
- Free Safety: Julian Love
- Strong Safety: Rayshawn Jenkins
- Punter: Michael Dickson
- Kicker: Jason Myers
- Long Snapper: Chris Stoll
- Kickoff Returner: Laviska Shenault Jr.
- Punt Returner: Dee Williams
Lions’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Lions depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jared Goff
- Running Back: Jahmyr Gibbs
- Wide Receiver: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond, Jameson Williams
- Tight End: Sam LaPorta
- Left Offensive Tackle: Taylor Decker
- Left Offensive Guard: Graham Glasgow
- Center: Frank Ragnow
- Right Offensive Guard: Kevin Zeitler
- Right Offensive Tackle: Penei Sewell
- Left Defensive End: Marcus Davenport
- Left Defensive Tackle: DJ Reader
- Right Defensive Tackle: Alim McNeill
- Right Defensive End: Aidan Hutchinson
- Strongside Linebacker: Alex Anzalone
- Middle Linebacker: Jack Campbell
- Weakside Linebacker: Derrick Barnes
- Left Cornerback: Carlton Davis III
- Right Cornerback: Terrion Arnold
- Free Safety: Kerby Joseph
- Strong Safety: Brian Branch
- Punter: Jack Fox
- Kicker: Jake Bates
- Long Snapper: Hogan Hatten
- Kickoff Returner: Craig Reynolds
- Punt Returner: Kalif Raymond