Lions vs 49ers game designations: James Houston could be back on Sunday

The week of practices are no over and it's time to head towards the biggest game of the year for the Detroit Lions. They'll get on the planes on Saturday and head out to San Francisco to take on the 49ers for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. Here's what the status is […]

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Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back under pressure from Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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The week of practices are no over and it's time to head towards the biggest game of the year for the Detroit Lions. They'll get on the planes on Saturday and head out to San Francisco to take on the 49ers for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. Here's what the status is for guys that showed up on the injury report for both teams this week:

Lions

  • Kalif Rayond: OUT
  • Jonah Jackson: OUT
  • Hendon Hooker: Questionable
  • Chase Lucas: Questionable

No surprises here. Ragnow has been injured all week, but we've known all week that there was no way he was going to miss Sunday's game. The Lions will be without Kalif Raymond again. James Houston does not have a designation this week. That is a pretty good sign that he could be making his return to the field on Sunday. 

Hendon Hooker is questionable with a tooth injury. That's right, I said a tooth injury. He'll be fine. 

49ers

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