Rakestraw, Detroit’s second-round pick, has been dealing with a hamstring injury. It sounds like he has a good chance to return from injured reserve at some point during the playoffs. With Arnold banged up and Davis set to miss the rest of the season, getting a talented corner like Rakestraw back would be nice for Detroit’s secondary depth.
Dan Campbell called Aidan Hutchinson's broken leg a 'season-ending' injury and said he doesn't see Carlton Davis III playing again this year.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, head coach Dan Campbell said that he's expecting star running back David Montgomery to suit up in the divisional round, a huge boost for the Lions' ground game.
The Lions will take Wednesday off, practice Thursday, then take the weekend off before returning to prepare for the first playoff game next week.
Dan Campbell looks like he could still play in the NFL. In fact, he looks pretty much the same as when he did play — just minus the hair.
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The Lions have harnessed Dan Campbell's mindset and turned it into the best regular season in Detroit franchise history.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has been rehabbing an MCL injury since mid December, but avoided surgery and he could be ready for the playoffs.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that he expects running back David Montgomery to return in time for the team's first playoff game in the divisional round.
Additionally, according to DraftKings, they are the current odds-on favorite to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at season's end, with +280 odds. Per DraftKings, the Chiefs (+350) and the Ravens (+600) presently have the second-and-third-best odds, respectively, to win the Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs.