The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in Week 9, and with both teams coming off an extended break—the Lions were on a bye and the Vikings last played on Thursday of Week 8—the practice schedules have been slightly altered this week.

Malcolm Rodriguez has been working his way back from the ACL injury that happened last Thanksgiving. The Lions are eyeing a week 11 comeback to get him back on the field.

*The Lions did not practice Wednesday. Practice participation designations for that day are based on estimations.

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell did his weekly news conference on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center, and spent most of the 19 minutes talking about quarterbacks.

Decker was able to play all 68 offensive snaps in the win over the Buccaneers, then the top team in the NFC, but the left tackle gave up a sack that led to a Jared Goff fumble. While Decker played well otherwise, Campbell said the veteran lineman was frustrated by the mistake.

The Detroit Lions are still not exactly certain when veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport will return to action. Head coach Dan Campbell provided a hopeful update, indicating the 29-year-old is still expected to return to action at some point this season.

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