NFL Playoffs, Lions At Saints: Final Injury Report

by Sean Yuille on Jan 6, 2012 5:09 PM EST in Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions have a total of 11 players listed on this week's injury report. One of the players is doubtful and the other 10 are probable. Here's the rundown:

Detroit Lions

RB Kevin Smith (Ankle/Knee) - Probable

WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles) - Probable

DE Willie Young (Ankle) - Probable

DE Cliff Avril (Back) - Probable

DT Nick Fairley (Foot) - Probable

DT Corey Williams (Hip) - Probable

CB Aaron Berry (Shoulder) - Probable

CB Chris Houston (Hand/Knee) - Probable

CB Alphonso Smith (Foot) - Probable

S Chris Harris (Back) - Doubtful

S Louis Delmas (Knee) - Probable

Considering we are this far into the season, I'd say it's pretty good that the Lions will be down only one player going into the wild-card round, and he's not even a starter with Delmas returning. All things considered, that's pretty good, especially when you consider how many injury issues the Lions have dealt with this season.

New Orleans Saints

WR Lance Moore (Hamstring) - Out

WR Robert Meachem (Knee) - Probable

TE John Gilmore (Toe) - Out

LB Jonathan Casillas (Knee) - Out

LB Jonathan Vilma (Knee) - Probable

S Malcolm Jenkins (Neck) - Probable

S Jonathan Amaya (Shoulder) - Probable

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Hopefully Delmas can stay on the field

by freem109 on Jan 6, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions

and Fairley this time.

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by UndaDawg on Jan 6, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions

amen

Having the center of the DL so well represented will be HUGE in throwing off the timing of that O.

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by Ee Oulo on Jan 7, 2012 2:05 AM EST up reply actions

pretty good?

thats fricken amazing

lets go

by RaininYells on Jan 6, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions

tomarrow is my birthday...

And the best present would be a lions win

by yamahawarrior89 on Jan 6, 2012 6:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Honestly,

I think a lot of those guys are still hurt, but are going to play through the pain. I mean, come on! It’s the playoffs, baby!

But I’m saying stuff we already knew, I know. I’m going to go sit down.

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by The Sledge on Jan 6, 2012 6:21 PM EST reply actions

Agree

Everyone of these guys probably got a shot and said “put me in coach, no way I am missing this”

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by Spider1 on Jan 6, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions

Sledge I think it's more of a perfect storm

I bet most are ready to go, Delmas has had plenty of time to heal, and all the rest of been taking it easy. All right pride here’s my final say

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by msivits on Jan 6, 2012 7:04 PM EST reply actions

I'm stoked that the Lions are healthy...

I still wish we had Chris Harris just in case (and for rotational purposes), but to be honest, I don’t know how effective he would be against a pass heavy team like the saints.

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by ZWC11 on Jan 6, 2012 7:09 PM EST reply actions

Having Harris on the field is a liability

Against any team that runs multiple 15 yard pass routes. He does a decent job in run support but I don’t see much difference in him and Wendling. Good news is Moore is out, that should allow for more safety support over Graham. He will be the biggest pain in the ass.

by nekweb1 on Jan 6, 2012 8:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Suh and Fairley vs Nicks and Evans...

cant wait to see if there all pro guards can go head up with Suh and Fairley… Delmas is a game changer and having him back in the lineup helps not only the secondary but also the Dline getting to the QB.

Who dat said they gonna beat them Saints… The MF Lions… What Up Doe!

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by SmittyJ on Jan 6, 2012 8:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I think the question is can Corey, Suh and Nick go up against the Saints All Pro guard combination

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by Latif Masud on Jan 6, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions

I dont think there is a guard in this league that can stop Suh one on one on a consistant basis...

i have to say that Fairley when healthy looked pretty damn good and as for CW i think bc Detroit rotates so much up front in the 3rd its going to really start to show. Suh Fairley CW Hill LoJack Ciff Willie and KVB will have to control the line and having Delmas back is a big boost. Strange things happen in the Playoffs maybe the D got a much needed wake up call and just play lights out from now to the superbowl.

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by SmittyJ on Jan 6, 2012 9:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Thing is

Suh probably won’t have a one-on-one. Even if he did, both Nicks and Evans are more than adequate to handle him. Lesser guards have kept him quiet this season.

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by Latif Masud on Jan 6, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

indeed, which will open it up Fairley when he's in rotation next to him

and even if it’s Suh who Fairley is relieving he’ll benefit from a beat to fuck guard on that side. Ya gotta love the potential of this line. They’re going to answer all those who’ve been questioning if they can live up to hype (of what we saw not just heard).

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by Ee Oulo on Jan 7, 2012 2:08 AM EST up reply actions

KVB Explodes!!

Not sure why…but have this feeling the wily old vet shows up big today.

by Doc_H on Jan 7, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions

Lance Moore.

That is a huge relief to me at least. Because once you have Graham covered and then you focus on Colston, Moore is always left open. And now he is out. Great.

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by Lionsfan8 on Jan 6, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions

that's right

it takes out one of the key safety valve for Brees. With what I expect to be far more relentless pressure this time that could be for the D. As you say, keeping Graham accounted for becomes even more vital. I hope Phonz comes in for nickle and can jump those routes ala freelancing.

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by Ee Oulo on Jan 7, 2012 2:10 AM EST up reply actions

Phonz pick 6, I'd love it.

by Lionsfan8 on Jan 7, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

FREAKING LIONS PLAYOFF FOOTBALL IN 22 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really hope Fairley is the beast he was in the first meeting. Having Suh alongside him won’t hurt.

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by Elfuego51 on Jan 6, 2012 9:59 PM EST reply actions

Today is the DAY!!!!!

After all the Heartache, after all the Frustration, after 0 – 16, the Lion’s are headed to the playoffs – today we shock the world and beat the Saints

This is our Year!!!!!

by Ace27 on Jan 7, 2012 3:07 PM EST reply actions