Week 6 Injury Updates: Lions vs. Chiefs - Will Key Players Play?
It's crunch time for the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs as they gear up for their Week 6 showdown on 'Sunday Night Football.' The latest news? It looks like we're in for some nail-biting moments as several key players are battling injuries. Let's dive in!
As of October 12, 2025, at 10:57 PM UTC, the official word is in on who's IN and who's OUT. The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives, and the big question mark was whether Kerby Joseph (knee) and Brian Branch (ankle) would be able to take the field. The good news? Both are listed as ACTIVE, meaning they're expected to play despite their injuries.
Kerby Joseph has been managing a knee issue for a while, showing his grit by playing through it. Branch's ankle injury is more recent, requiring an MRI during the week. The fact that reserve safety Loren Strickland is inactive suggests the Lions are optimistic about their starting safeties' ability to play a full game. This is a critical factor for the Lions' defense.
But here's where it gets controversial... The Lions' roster is set at 55 players, with only 48 eligible to play. This means they had to make some tough choices, declaring seven players inactive for the game.
Lions Inactives:
- RB Sione Vaki (groin) — Ruled OUT Friday
- LT Taylor Decker (shoulder) — Ruled OUT on Saturday
- LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring) — Ruled OUT Friday
- CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder) — Ruled OUT Friday
- DB Avonte Maddox (hamstring) — Ruled OUT on Saturday
- DL Mekhi Wingo
- S Loren Strickland
Chiefs Inactives:
- RB Elijah Mitchell
- TE Jared Wiley
- LT Josh Simmons
- EDGE Malik Herring
- CB Kristian Fulton
For a deeper dive, you can check out the team's updated depth chart and other game previews. These resources offer position-by-position rankings and a visual overview, helping fans stay informed. You can also find previews breaking down the Chiefs’ offensive/defensive schemes, keys to victory, and statistical matchups.
And this is the part most people miss... The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's performance. The Lions will need to adjust their strategies to compensate for these losses. How do you think these injuries will affect the game? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Do you think the Lions have enough depth to overcome these setbacks, or will the Chiefs capitalize on their opponents' weaknesses? What about the Chiefs' inactives? Will their absence be a game-changer? Let's discuss!
