Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown Update Emerges Before Chiefs Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Oct 9, 2025 2:06 PM ET

The Detroit Lions head into Week 6’s "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs riding a four-game winning streak. After a disappointing opener, Detroit’s offense has surged back to elite form, averaging 34.8 points per game — most in the NFL.

Amid a star-studded offensive unit, Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to shine. The 25-year-old wide receiver, now in his fifth season after being selected in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, leads all NFL wideouts with six receiving touchdowns. He has hauled in 35 catches on 41 targets for 407 yards, remaining one of quarterback Jared Goff’s most dependable weapons.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.© Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Amon-Ra St. Brown Injury Update Surfaces on Thursday

In last Sunday's 37–24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, St. Brown caught eight passes from Goff for a team-high 100 yards. He played a full complement of snaps and did not exit the game early due to injury.

However, St. Brown missed Wednesday’s practice and appeared on the injury report with a wrist injury. Fortunately for Detroit, the wideout returned to practice just one day later. “Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (wrist) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday,” wrote The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy.

St. Brown’s toughness and durability have become defining traits of his career. Despite his physical playing style and heavy usage, he has missed just two games over five seasons — a testament to his conditioning.

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (wrist) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) October 9, 2025

Whether working through contact over the middle or absorbing hits after the catch, St. Brown rarely comes off the field. He has earned two First-Team All-Pro selections and three Pro Bowl nods, solidifying his status as one of the league’s best receivers.

He has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s rebuild, helping reshape the team’s identity alongside Goff and head coach Dan Campbell. His leadership and consistency were instrumental in ending the franchise’s 32-year playoff drought two seasons ago, a breakthrough moment that reenergized the fan base and put the Lions back on the map. As Detroit continues its push for a Super Bowl, St. Brown remains one of the most reliable and respected players in the league.

The Lions visit the Chiefs (2-3) at 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday on NBC and Peacock.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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