The Detroit Lions have been hit with a serious blow of their 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Payments in Week 15, as cornerback Khalil Dorsey suffered a extreme decrease leg harm within the first quarter.
Dorsey collided with teammate Ezekiel Turner whereas masking a crossing route, leading to a tough influence on his proper leg. He was carted off the sector with an air forged utilized, and head coach Dan Campbell confirmed after the game that Dorsey’s harm might be a season-ender.
Along with Dorsey’s harm, the Lions are additionally going through uncertainty with defensive sort out Alim McNeill and cornerback Carlton Davis III. Campbell stated he “does not really feel good” in regards to the outlook for the gamers.
“Once I say I don’t be ok with it, meaning for the remainder of the yr,” Campbell stated.
With Dorsey, McNeill and Davis doubtlessly sidelined for the remainder of the season, the Lions protection is going through a severe problem. The crew might want to depend on backups and youthful gamers to step up. With accidents already sidelining Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Alex Anzalone and others, Detroit’s protection is more and more skinny.
Trying forward, the Lions might want to bounce again in opposition to the Bears subsequent week. Each win is essential as they struggle to stay the highest seed heading into the playoffs, with simply two weeks left within the common season.
