Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond will not play against the Green Bay Packers because of an ankle injury suffered last week vs the Giants.

After winning six out of seven against the Packers from 2022 to 2024, the Lions got swept for the first time since 2020 by their divisional rival. It’s a tough loss for its playoff hopes, as Detroit entered third in the North and out of the postseason.

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The Lions lost 31-24 to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27 at Ford Field in Detroit, further complicating their path to the NFC playoffs. Detroit also suffered a key injury that may have significantly hampered their offense, with star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown ruled out for the Lions after getting rolled up on in the first quarter.

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement to join the Lions in the back half of the 2025 season. The Lions posted a photo of Ragnow on X, which prompted many to wonder if that was a sign. Ian Rapoport confirmed the rumors.

The offensive line has been a real weapon for the Detroit Lions throughout Dan Campbell's tenure. This year, though, the conversation is a little bit different. Especially on the interior, injuries and personnel issues arose,