Against the Vikings last season, Gibbs scored four times. He'll be expected to play another big role in Week 9, with Montgomery also providing some fire. Of note, the Lions will be without Reynolds as the third running back and Vaki is questionable after being out since Week 3.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell says that his team still needs to play better, even after they've started the season 5-2.

Detroit Lions don't have any 3rd-round picks in 2026 after trading up for Isaac TeSlaa, but they could receive a compensatory pick later in the draft.

The Lions are tied for 5th in the NFL in takeaways and rank top-10 in total and rushing defense through 7 weeks.

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph is expected to miss a second consecutive game due to a lingering bone bruise. Cornerback Terrion Arnold is trending towards returning from a shoulder injury for the game against the Vikings. Left tackle Taylor Decker is recovering from a shoulder issue but is expected to be available.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton said he has “failed”. Williams said he’s not mad about it. But will that mean more opportunities for the former Alabama All-American when the Lions return from their bye week against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday?

Detroit, led by general manager Brad Holmes, values roster stability, and Granderson provides just that. However, there are legitimate concerns that make a trade less certain. For one, while Granderson is solid, he’s not an elite, difference-making talent.