The final Detroit Lions injury status report for Sunday’s NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers could have been worse. Despite some key players missing some practice time during the week, the Lions only ruled out two players.
Both those players, LG Jonah Jackson and WR Kalif Raymond, were anticipated to miss the game in Santa Clara with their injuries. Jackson suffered a knee injury in the Divisional round win over the Buccaneers, while Raymond, who also serves as the Lions’ primary return man, has been out since Week 18.
Two other Lions are questionable. Third-string QB Hendon Hooker has a tooth issue, while CB Chase Lucas earned it for an undisclosed illness.
Center Frank Ragnow will play, barring any setbacks, per head coach Dan Campbell. Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta also did not get an injury designation. LaPorta has played through the pain in both playoff wins thus far.
James Houston also does not carry an injury status designation into the matchup with the 49ers after being a full participant in practice all week. Houston was activated prior to last week’s game but was inactive for the win over the Buccaneers.
