The Detroit Lions already knew they'd be without starting left guard Jonah Jackson (finger) and defensive lineman John Cominsky (wrist) for today's NFC North matchup in Minneapolis against the Vikings. Both players were ruled out Friday.
The real question was whether four players listed as questionable on Friday's practice report – tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (thigh), center Frank Ragnow (foot) and running back D’Andre Swift (ankle) – would be able to go. The good news for the Lions is that all four are active.
It will be the first start since Week 1 for Ragnow, who sat out last week's game with groin and foot injuries. He was limited in practice all week, but the fact that he practiced all three days was a good sign he was trending towards returning to the lineup this week.
View photos from the Detroit Lions' trip to Minnesota for their Week 3 game against the Vikings.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Michael Brockers (90) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (96) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Mike Hughes (23) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas (36) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (26) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Matt Nelson (67) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Charles Harris (53) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Bobby Price (27) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell (82) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions guard Logan Stenberg (71) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (10) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Austin Bryant (2) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Benito Jones (94) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board (49) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (42) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety DeShon Elliott (5) traveling to Minnesota on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Hutchinson, who set a franchise rookie sack record by recording three last week vs. the Commanders, took a knee to the thigh in the second half of the Washington game. He remained in the game, but said this week he woke up Monday and was pretty sore. He sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, but did get some practice time in Friday in limited fashion. Him playing is big for the Lions' defense, especially with Cominsky ruled out.
Both Hockenson and Swift were limited in practice this week, but both will give it a go. Through the first two weeks of the season, Swift has the fourth most scrimmage yards (262) in the league behind only Cheifs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (290), Giants running back Saquon Barkley (282) and Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (270).
Detroit also gets starting cornerback Amani Oruwariye back this week after he sat out last week with a back injury. The Vikings have one of the better receiving duos in the NFL in Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, so getting Oruwariye back is a big boost for the defense.
Joining Jackson and Cominsky on today's inactive list for the Lions are: Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor, guard Drew Forbes, cornerback Chase Lucas and tight end James Mitchell.
