As injuries pile up on the 2022 Detroit Lions, rookies are beginning to see more action.
After beginning the season with just three rookies active, Detroit deployed six rookies onto the field in a 29-0 loss to the New England Patriots Sunday.
Aidan Hutchinson and Malcolm Rodriguez received their fifth career start, while James Mitchell, Chase Lucas and Demetrius Taylor are all still getting their feet wet. Kerby Joseph, meanwhile, made his second career start Sunday.
The Lions may continue to lean on these rookies as they search for answers during their impending bye week.