The Detroit Lions suffered a devastating blow on Thanksgiving Day when All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown sustained an ankle injury during their matchup against the Green Bay Packers, forcing him to exit the game in the first quarter.
The injury occurred when St. Brown attempted to execute a block on a rushing play involving running back Jahmyr Gibbs. A veteran interior offensive lineman fell into the back of the wideout's leg, causing his ankle to roll awkwardly. He was immediately taken to the locker room for evaluation and subsequently ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest.
A Crucial Loss for Detroit's Offense
St. Brown's absence represents a significant setback for the Lions' playoff push. Entering the Thanksgiving matchup, the
USC product had posted 75 receptions for 884 yards and 9 touchdowns through 12 weeks of the season—all figures ranking among the top six in the NFL. He was ranked as the
WR3 in PPR fantasy leagues and had delivered a dominant 20.9-point performance the previous week against the New York Giants.
The timing of the injury couldn't be worse for Detroit. The Lions entered Week 13 with a
7-4 record, sitting third in the NFC North behind the Chicago Bears (8-3) and Green Bay Packers (7-3-1). With the playoffs rapidly approaching, losing their top receiving threat threatens to derail their offensive momentum.
Compounding Injury Concerns
St. Brown's injury adds to an already depleted Lions receiving corps. The team is also dealing with the loss of
All-Pro tight end Sam LaPorta, who is out for the remainder of the season due to back surgery. This means star wideout
Jameson Williams has emerged as the team's leading passing game option in the absence of both elite receivers.
The Lions will await further testing to determine the severity of St. Brown's ankle injury and any potential timeline for his return. Fantasy football owners and Lions fans alike are holding their breath as the team navigates this critical stretch of the season.
Sources
1. Amon-Ra St. Brown 2025 Stats per Game - NFL - ESPN
2. Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Ruled Out Vs. Packers Following Ankle Injury
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown injury news: Lions WR OUT with ankle injury
