Lions vs Packers Injury Update: Will Decker and Arnold Play Today?

The Detroit Lions listed five players out and eight questionable for the Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 27, 2025, 1 p.m. ET. Green Bay ruled four players out and marked four as questionable after its final report on November 26.

Detroit’s final designations include center Graham Glasgow and safety Kerby Joseph among those ruled out. Green Bay confirmed running back Josh Jacobs is available after being removed from the injury report.

Who is in and who is out for Detroit and Green Bay

Lions — Out (5): Graham Glasgow (knee), Kerby Joseph (knee), Josh Paschal (back), Kalif Raymond (ankle), Brock Wright (neck). Questionable (8): Terrion Arnold (concussion), Marcus Davenport (shoulder), Taylor Decker (shoulder), Miles Frazier (knee), Tate Ratledge (knee), Penei Sewell (ankle), Isaac TeSlaa (hand), Sione Vaki (ankle/thumb). No game status: Brian Branch (toe/ankle) and Jacob Saylors (back/shoulder) are available. The Lions held walkthroughs Monday–Wednesday; participation was estimated.

Packers — Out (4): Lukas Van Ness (foot), Karl Brooks (ankle), Savion Williams (foot), Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder; designated to return). Questionable (4): Matthew Golden (wrist), Quay Walker (neck), Keisean Nixon (neck), Nate Hobbs (knee). Cleared to play: Josh Jacobs (knee). Additional players without designation and available include Jordan Love, Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Zach Tom, Dontayvion Wicks, Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on FOX as part of the NFL’s Thanksgiving tripleheader. This is the holiday’s opening game and a key NFC North meeting.

What the statuses mean for matchups in the trenches and coverage

Detroit’s offensive line depth will be tested with Glasgow out and Decker and Sewell listed questionable. If either tackle is limited, protection packages may tilt toward chip help and quicker concepts to keep the timing clean. That becomes pivotal against Green Bay’s front even with Van Ness out.

On the perimeter, the Lions’ secondary hinges on Terrion Arnold’s clearance after a concussion designation. If he plays, Detroit gains a top cover option for Green Bay’s speed outside. If he is limited, Brian Branch’s availability helps with slot and disguise looks, but outside matchups could rotate.

For Green Bay, Jacobs’ availability steadies early-down balance and play-action. If Nixon and Hobbs are limited, Detroit could seek favorable alignments for Amon-Ra St. Brown and motion into leverage. The Packers’ depth at corner, including possible snaps for Kamal Hadden, may be stressed by Detroit’s bunch and stack sets.

Bottom line: The headline questions center on Taylor Decker and Terrion Arnold for Detroit and on Green Bay’s banged-up cornerback group. Those final decisions will shape both pass-protection plans and the coverage menu from the opening series.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What time is the Lions vs Packers game on Thanksgiving?

The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit. It airs on FOX.

Q2: Who are the Lions players ruled out?

Graham Glasgow, Kerby Joseph, Josh Paschal, Kalif Raymond and Brock Wright are out.

Q3: Is Packers RB Josh Jacobs playing?

Yes. Jacobs was removed from the injury report and is available for the game.{index=11}

Q4: Which Packers defenders are questionable?

Quay Walker, Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs and Matthew Golden are listed questionable.

Q5: Did either team estimate practices this week?

Yes. The Lions conducted walkthroughs Monday–Wednesday and listed estimated participation.