This is a blow to the Detroit Lions in Week 16, as the injury could be fatal to the group.
An intact offensive line allows the Detroit Lions to play at their peak. But during the season, injuries have kept a number of starters off the field. Penei Sewell, a right tackle, has a shoulder ailment this week, according to the injury report. The only other offensive lineman to start every game this season is the offensive tackle.
Sewell was the only person identified as a full participant on Thursday; the other non-participants were Frank Ragnow, Brock Wright, and Jerry Jacobs.
Sewell was the only person identified as a full participant on Thursday; the other non-participants were Frank Ragnow, Brock Wright, and Jerry Jacobs.
Sunday’s matchup between the offensive line of the Minnesota Vikings and the Lions’ front five will be difficult. Regarding run defense and scoring defense, the Vikings are ranked sixth and eighth respectively in the league. Danielle Hunter, a versatile player with the ability to impact both run and pass games, is a standout member of the unit. Effective offensive line play by Sewell and Hunter’s teammates would be essential to the Lions’ success.
Danielle Hunter, who has proven to be a game-changer who can have an effect in both run and pass games, is a member of the unit. The effectiveness of the Lions’ offense would depend on Sewell and the rest of the offensive line, which included Hunter.
The effectiveness of the Lions’ offense would depend on Sewell and the rest of the offensive line, which included Hunter.
“Danielle is a clear threat to pressure the quarterback; I am not sure how many sacks he has, though. Therefore, we must ascertain his whereabouts,” offensive coordinator Ben Johnson remarked. They may not be as adept at getting a free throw, but they consistently create one-on-one opportunities. Teams get off schedule and commit a lot of third-and-longs because someone on their side of the ball wins their one-on-ones throughout the game. Hunter plays a major, huge, huge role in that. Here, our tackles and the offensive line as a whole will need to perform really effectively and consistently throughout the game.”
