Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown Shares Troubling Update Bef...

By Matt Audilet

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Detroit Lions superstar wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown exited his team's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers with an ankle injury he suffered during the first quarter.

On Tuesday, St. Brown was unable to take the practice field for the second straight day as the Lions gear up for their primetime "Thursday Night Football" matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

St. Brown's status for the Lions' Week 14 matchup against the Cowboys is very much in question. On Tuesday, Detroit's leading wide receiver option gave a concerning update regarding his likelihood to play on Thursday night.

“I’m not sure right now, if I’m being honest. It’s still up in the air. I’m going to try to be out there for the guys, for my teammates, but I couldn’t answer that question right now," St. Brown said, via team insider Jeremy Reisman.

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Despite missing the majority of Week 13's loss against the Packers, St. Brown still ranks top-five in NFL receiving. The 26-year-old WR has reeled in 75 catches for 884 yards and nine touchdowns through his 12 game appearances in 2025.

While St. Brown was unable to practice on Tuesday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said his top wide receiver is getting "better."

“He’s better. He’s better, that’s the best way to say it," Campbell said. "But I don’t see him practicing today. But he is better. So, I know this: if he can play, he’ll play. That’s the best way to say it.”

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Secondary wide receiver option Jameson Williams stepped up in St. Brown's absence in Week 13, catching seven passes for 144 yards and one touchdown from quarterback Jared Goff.

With or without St. Brown, the Lions will look to bounce back from last week's loss with a win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. Detroit currently holds third position in the NFC North standings with a 7-5 record, trailing the 9-3 Chicago Bears and 8-3-1 Packers.

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