In just a few hours, the Detroit Lions will face the Chicago Bears in their traditional Thanksgiving Day matchup. Unfortunately, the Lions will be without a key piece of their starting offensive line, as left tackle Taylor Decker has been ruled out due to a knee injury sustained during last Sunday’s 24-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Decker’s absence has led to speculation about how head coach Dan Campbell will adjust the lineup. While one possibility would be shifting standout right tackle Penei Sewell to the left side, where Decker usually plays, such a significant change appears unlikely. Sewell has established himself as one of the league’s premier right tackles, and Campbell may prefer to keep him in his current role.
The more probable scenario involves veteran tackle Dan Skipper stepping in at left tackle. Skipper, who has experience filling in as a backup, is expected to take over Decker’s spot, maintaining stability on the line and allowing Sewell to remain at right tackle.
Here’s the Lions’ anticipated offensive line for the Thanksgiving Day game:
- LT: Dan Skipper
- LG: Graham Glasgow
- C: Frank Ragnow
- RG: Kevin Zeitler
- RT: Penei Sewell
While Decker’s absence presents a challenge, Campbell and his coaching staff will rely on Skipper’s veteran presence to maintain cohesion. With this lineup, the Lions aim to continue their strong Thanksgiving performances and extend their winning streak.
