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Giovanni Manu confident he’ll be “ready” if called upon in Week 2

After a disastrous performance in Week 1, the last thing Detroit Lions fans want to hear is the possibility that one of their veteran offensive linemen may not play against the Chicago Bears for their Week 2 match-up.

Tackle Taylor Decker did not practice at all throughout the week with a shoulder injury, but he was nowhere to be found on the Lions' inactives list ahead of the contest. This suggests he'll be suiting up despite not practicing, and despite the risk to his health.

All eyes will be on tackle Giovanni Manu, who is in line to play in place Decker if the need ever arises.