PHILADELPHIA – The Detroit Lions will be without a few key starters on both sides of the football tonight for their matchup on Sunday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Starting tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a back injury last week in the win over the Washington Commanders and was placed on Reserve/Injured on Saturday. He'll miss at least Detroit's next four games. LaPorta has 40 receptions, 489 yards and three touchdowns on the season. Brock Wright and Ross Dwelley will look to fill the void tonight at tight end. Rookie wide receiver Jackson Meeks was also elevated from the practice squad for this game, and he's been working at tight end in practice over the last couple weeks.

Detroit will also be without two starters in their secondary as All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph

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