TL;DR
- Amon-Ra St. Brown sustained a lower-body injury during the first quarter against the Packers.
- He was ruled out for the remainder of the Thanksgiving game with an ankle injury.
- Coach Dan Campbell believes the injury is not long-term, but St. Brown may miss one or two weeks.
- St. Brown's absence strains Lions' receiving depth, potentially leading to a run-heavy offense.
The Detroit Lions are facing the Green Bay Packers this Thanksgiving, and it's possible they'll have to finish their game without their primary wide receiver.
During the first quarter, Amon-Ra St. Brown sustained a lower-body injury. He was struck from behind by two of his teammates, who impacted his legs, causing him to fall awkwardly.
Here are the latest injury updates for St. Brown in Week 13 against the Packers.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown's injury status update
The Lions began the second half of the game against the Packers without St. Brown. Detroit then announced that he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
#Lions Injury Update:
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) November 27, 2025
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (Ankle) has been downgraded to Out.
Following the game, head coach Dan Campbell addressed questions regarding St. Brown. He indicated that he doesn't consider it a "long, long-term injury,", but acknowledged the wide receiver might be sidelined for "a week or two.". Campbell further stated he'd have more information on Friday, though his next official media session isn't until Monday, meaning any further updates might be delayed until after the weekend.
Two teammates rolled up St. Brown's lower legs, causing him to fall awkwardly and remain on the ground. Upon rising, he was assisted off the field and immediately transported to the locker room for evaluation.
Amon-Ra St. Brown -
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) November 27, 2025
Left foot/ankle was in a spot where there’d be concern of a high ankle as the OL rolled up on him.
Could also be knee or back, but seems more lower extremity.
We’ll see if he’s able to return but immediate visit to the locker room isn’t a great sign. Pic.twitter.com/IW78gtxum5
St. Brown is expected to be sidelined for a week or more, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. His ailment won't necessitate placement on the injured reserve.
Amon-Ra St. Brown's performance statistics for the season
St. Brown has participated in every one of Detroit's 11 contests leading up to Thanksgiving. Prior to the game, he had accumulated:
- Targets: 107
- Receptions: 75
- Yards: 884
- TDs: 9
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Lions WR depth chart
| Position | Player Name |
| 1 | Amon-Ra St. Brown -- QUES |
| 2 | Jameson Williams |
| 3 | Kalif Raymond -- OUT |
| 4 | Isaac TeSlaa |
| 5 | Dominic Lovett |
| 6 | Tom Kennedy |
St. Brown stands out as the Lions' undisputed top wide receiver. Should he be unable to play, Detroit will lose an additional receiving option, and the team's depth will become strained with Raymond already sidelined for the matchup.
Williams is a gifted wide receiver, whose primary asset is his speed. He's recognized for his ability to stretch defenses vertically, and he thrives with a teammate like St. Brown operating on the opposite flank.
TeSlaa is a rookie to keep an eye on as he steps up. Though some fans recognize him for his distinctive surname, he's already made some memorable catches during his career. A third-round pick for Detroit this year, TeSlaa comes from Arkansas.
The Lions offense will take a hit if St. Brown can't return, but it could just mean a shift in the gameplan. With the dynamic duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Detroit offense could lean even more into the run.
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