Lions running back
Reggie Bush has missed four of the past six games due to an ankle injury. Now Bush is dealing with a back injury too, per the team's website. Bush was limited in Tuesday's practice with the two injuries, though he has said he plans to play Thursday against the Bears.
Bell had 19 rushing attemps 48 yards last game. Golden Tate could have run for yards.
Lions receiver
Calvin Johnson (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice ahead of Thursday's game against the Bears.
The Lions are battling offensive line injuries during the short week. Left tackle Riley Reiff (left knee) missed all but the first play of the Lions’ 34-9 loss to the Patriots last Sunday, and right guard Larry Warford (knee) has missed the last two game, . they were in need of some extra depth going into their Thanksgiving showdown with the Chicago Bears. To solve this problem, the Lions released tight end Kellen Davis in order to promote offensive guard Rodney Austin from the practice squad. Undrafted free agent Cornelius Lucas was forced into his first action of the season at left tackle lat week .
This is not a team ready for a break out game offensively
Reggie Bush has missed four of the past six games due to an ankle injury. Now Bush is dealing with a back injury too, per the team's website. Bush was limited in Tuesday's practice with the two injuries, though he has said he plans to play Thursday against the Bears.
Bell had 19 rushing attemps 48 yards last game. Golden Tate could have run for yards.
Lions receiver
Calvin Johnson (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice ahead of Thursday's game against the Bears.
The Lions are battling offensive line injuries during the short week. Left tackle Riley Reiff (left knee) missed all but the first play of the Lions’ 34-9 loss to the Patriots last Sunday, and right guard Larry Warford (knee) has missed the last two game, . they were in need of some extra depth going into their Thanksgiving showdown with the Chicago Bears. To solve this problem, the Lions released tight end Kellen Davis in order to promote offensive guard Rodney Austin from the practice squad. Undrafted free agent Cornelius Lucas was forced into his first action of the season at left tackle lat week .
This is not a team ready for a break out game offensively