Lions-Bills injury report: Joique Bell, Theo Riddick ruled out for Sunday

Chances are the newly promoted George Winn is going to have a role on more than just special teams this week. I say that because running backs Joique Bell and Theo Riddick have both been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, leaving the Detroit Lions with only Reggie Bush and Winn at the position. (Bell was actually "cleared for physical activity," but clearly he's not ready to play just yet.) The Lions also have fullback Jed Collins, but the bulk of the carries will have to come from Bush and Winn on Sunday

In other injury news, wide receiver Calvin Johnson is questionable after practicing on a limited basis on Friday. He missed two practices earlier in the week, which is basically the same plan he was on last week. In all likelihood, he will play on Sunday, but don't be surprised if he's limited again, and don't be surprised if he ends up missing a game at some point if his ankle injury doesn't start to get better.

Caldwell said "there's always a possibility" of shutting down Calvin Johnson for a week to help his long-term health.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) October 3, 2014

On a positive note, right tackle LaAdrian Waddle is probable and is on track to make his return to action on Sunday. He's been out since the first series of the season, but all signs point to him returning this week for the Lions.

Here's the Lions' final injury report for Week 5:

RB Joique Bell (concussion) - Out
RB Theo Riddick (hamstring) - Out
WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) - Questionable
WR Golden Tate (hamstring) - Probable
TE Joseph Fauria (ankle) - Out
OT LaAdrian Waddle (calf) - Probable
DE Devin Taylor (knee) - Probable
DT Nick Fairley (knee) - Probable
LB Travis Lewis (quadricep) - Out
CB Cassius Vaughn (ankle) - Doubtful
S Don Carey (hamstring) - Probable

And here's the Bills' final injury report for Week 5:

WR Sammy Watkins (ribs) - Probable
WR Marquise Goodwin (concussion) - Probable
WR Marcus Easley (knee) - Out
OG Chris Williams (back) - Out
DT Kyle Williams (knee) - Doubtful
LB Nigel Bradham (knee) - Doubtful
LB Randell Johnson (knee) - Probable
CB Ron Brooks (shoulder) - Probable