Although it’s been a challenging injury year, the Week 11 report is a little tamer than usual. Here’s your status check.
• The Lions are favored at Carolina, despite the absence of RB D’Andre Swift (concussion) and WR Kenny Golladay (hip). With Swift out, Adrian Peterson is expected to start, with Kerryon Johnson the secondary option. Slot receiver Danny Amendola (hip) is also out, likely pushing more work towards WR Marvin Jones and TE T.J. Hockenson (and WR Marvin Hall is a reasonable Hail Mary option). Matthew Stafford is expected to play despite his thumb injury.
• Drew Brees (ribs) was placed on injured reserve, meaning he’s out for at least three games.