The Detroit Lions knew they wouldn't have wide receiver Tyrell Williams and defensive end Kevin Strong tonight in Green Bay due to concussions both players suffered last week, but the team did get some good news in that all four players listed as questionable to play on Saturday's injury report are active.
Defensive end Michael Brockers (shoulder) and outside linebacker Trey Flowers (shoulder), along with wide receiver Kalif Raymond (thigh) and running back D’Andre Swift (groin) were listed as questionable, but all are good to go tonight in Green Bay.
With Williams out, the Lions are looking for someone to step up in the receiver room.
"We're definitely going to need some guys to step up because Tyrell, that's going to be hard to replace," Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn said this week. "He was a starter in this league and a veteran at that. That's hard to replace at this point with a young group, but guys have got to step up and start making a name for themselves at some point, might as well start this week."
View photos from the Detroit Lions' trip to Green Bay for their Week 2 game against the Packers.
Detroit Lions wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (18) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Javon McKinley (83) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (57) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions nose tackle John Penisini (98) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore (38) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (8) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker (41) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier (52) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions guard Tommy Kraemer (78) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions outside linebacker Austin Bryant (2) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions nose tackle Alim McNeill (54) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (75) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Daryl Worley (33) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Wide Receivers Coach Antwaan Randle El traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda (45) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson (17) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive end Bruce Hector (76) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO Chris Spielman Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Quarterbacks Coach Mark Brunell traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions outside linebacker Julian Okwara (99) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Steven Montez (19) traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Tight Ends Coach Ben Johnson traveling to Green Bay on September 19, 2021 from Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
One name to mention among that group of young pass catchers is Tom Kennedy. The former professional lacrosse player turned NFL receiver is active for the first time this season after being a healthy inactive last week.
Rookie second-round pick Levi Onwuzurike is also active and will play after missing last week's contest due to a hip injury. He'll slot into the interior defensive line rotation to help fill the void of Strong's absence.
Joining Williams and Strong on Detroit's inactive list tonight are: Running back Jermar Jefferson, outside linebacker Austin Bryant and newly signed cornerback Corey Ballentine.
Also of note, second-year outside linebacker Julian Okwara is active in place of Bryant. It was the other way around last week vs. San Francisco with Bryant getting the nod and Okwara inactive.
