The Detroit Lions had been hit with a serious blow of their 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Payments in Week 15, as cornerback Khalil Dorsey suffered a extreme decrease leg harm within the first quarter.
Dorsey collided with teammate Ezekiel Turner whereas overlaying a crossing route, leading to a tough influence on his proper leg. He was carted off the sphere with an air solid utilized, and head coach Dan Campbell confirmed after the game that Dorsey’s harm may very well be a season-ender.
Along with Dorsey’s harm, the Lions are additionally dealing with uncertainty with defensive sort out Alim McNeill and cornerback Carlton Davis III. Campbell stated he “would not really feel good” in regards to the outlook for the gamers.
“Once I say I don’t be ok with it, which means for the remainder of the 12 months,” Campbell stated.
With Dorsey, McNeill and Davis probably sidelined for the remainder of the season, the Lions protection is dealing with a critical problem. The group might want to depend on backups and youthful gamers to step up.
With accidents already sidelining Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Alex Anzalone and others, Detroit’s protection is more and more skinny.
Wanting forward, the Lions might want to bounce again in opposition to the Bears subsequent week. Each win is essential as they combat to stay the highest seed heading into the playoffs, with simply two weeks left within the common season.
