PLAYERS:
Kevin Smith,
Drew Stanton,
Chris Houston,
Louis Delmas,
Leonard Davis,
Lawrence Jackson,
Nick Fairley,
Maurice Morris
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
Lions inactives: QB Drew Stanton, CB Chris Houston, S Louis Delmas, RB Kevin Smith , G Leonard Davis, DE Lawrence Jackson, and DT Nick Fairley. RB Maurice Morris will start for the inactive Kevin Smith (ankle). He struggled after replacing Smith in New Orleans, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry. Detroit will need a fast start from Morris Sunday to force Vikings LBs to respect the run.
Source: CBS Sports
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