Detroit Lions list 4 players on final injury report ahead of Thanksgiving showdown vs. Bears

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions listed four players on the final injury report before their week-13 matchup against the 4-7 Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving inside Ford Field.

Detroit and Chicago battled each other 19 times on Thanksgiving, where the Lions trailed the NFC North foe 11-8 all-time.

The Lions played the Bears on Thanksgiving in 2021, 2019, and 2018, and they lost all three matchups, contributing to their Turkey Day losing streak dating back to 2017.

They are currently riding a seven-game losing streak on the festive holiday, and their last win took place in 2016.

The last time they beat the Bears, who are coming into Thursday’s matchup with a five-game losing streak, was in 2014.

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With a plethora of weapons in the likes of former Lions running back D‘Andre Swift, tight end Cole Kmet, and their trio of wideouts led by DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and Rome Odunze, Thursday’s matchup could be a shootout as the Lions will be without their top cornerback.

This week’s inactive players have been announced.

The team will be without two players, including cornerback Carlton Davis and offensive tackle Taylor Decker, while two of its stars come into the matchup with questionable tags.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday’s practice:

• Cornerback Carlton Davis -- out (knee/thumb).
• Offensive tackle Taylor Decker -- out (knee).
• Running back David Montgomery -- questionable (shoulder).
• Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown -- questionable (knee).

Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m.