Definitely not the best news today, Detroit Lions rule out essential players ahead of the Minnesota Vikings Clash.

When the Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, they will be without two important players. Both tight end Brock Wright and cornerback Jerry Jacobs were declared out of Sunday’s game by the team on Friday.

This week, none of the players have practiced. Wright is sidelined with a hip injury, and Jacobs had a hamstring injury in Week 15’s victory over Denver.

As a result, Khalil Dorsey could make his second consecutive start at cornerback. At tight end, the Lions could lean on James Mitchell to back up Sam LaPorta. Veteran Anthony Firkser could also be activated from the practice squad.

Although Mitchell’s reps have improved recently, he has not yet recorded a catch this season. Firkser has 112 career catches over five NFL seasons, but he has spent the season on the practice squad.

In Week 15, Dorsey replaced Jacobs at cornerback to make his first career start against the Broncos. Relegated to a special teams duty, Jacobs had started 12 of the previous 13 games.

The bulk of the snaps were played by Dorsey and Kindle Vildor against Denver, and they may continue to do so against Minnesota.

The Lions have also invited safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and fullback Jason Cabinda back to practice this week.

According to Campbell, Gardner-Johnson was not anticipated to play against Detroit’s division foe before Friday’s practice.

Derrick Barnes, the starting linebacker, is marked as questionable for this week.

If Detroit defeats the Vikings, they have a chance to win the NFC North division.

Lions’ Week 16 Thursday injury report

Jerry Jacobs — Hamstring OUT

Brock Wright — Hip OUT

Jason Cabinda — Knee OUT

C.J. Gardner-Johnson — OUT

Derrick Barnes — Shoulder Doubtful