The Detroit Lions are back at home in Week 18, taking on the Minnesota Vikings in a battle of NFC North rivals.
While the Lions are dealing with some typical late-season bumps and bruises, overall they are getting healthier and are expected to return at least two players from injured reserve this week—with a third on the way soon after. Those pending transactions have prompted some roster shuffling, including releasing Isaiah Buggs from the 53-man roster and Bruce Irvin from the practice squad.
Let’s take a look at where things stand as Detroit enters the final week of the regular season.