Detroit Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 18 vs. Vikings

In Week 18, the Detroit Lions (14-2) will take on NFC North rival the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) on “Sunday Night Football” for the top seed in the NFC. As the Lions continue to return players to the active roster, there’s been plenty of roster shuffling this week. If you missed any of the transactions ahead of this game, we have it all laid out for you in this updated depth chart.

To help you get prepared for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart, not only listing/ranking all the players, but also giving you the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developing stories. For your viewing experience, we have listed the player’s number (in parentheses), bolded the projected starters, and added an asterisk* after the rookies’ names.

Quarterback (3)

• Jared Goff (16)
• Hendon Hooker (2)
• Teddy Bridgewater (12)

Running back (4)

• Jahmyr Gibbs (26)
• Craig Reynolds (13) — back — Questionable
• Sione Vaki* (33)
• David Montgomery (5) — knee — Ruled OUT

Wide receiver (5)

Tight end (3)

• Sam LaPorta (87)
• Brock Wright (89)
• Shane Zylstra (84)

Offensive line (11)

Projected starters

LT Taylor Decker (68)
LG Graham Glasgow (60)
C Frank Ragnow (77)
RG Kevin Zeitler (71)
RT Penei Sewell (58)

Reserves

OT Dan Skipper (70)
OG Christian Mahogany* (73) — illness — Not listed with an injury designation
C/RG Michael Niese (62)
OG Kayode Awosika (74)
RT/G Colby Sorsdal (75)
LT Giovanni Manu* (59)

Interior defensive line (5)

EDGE (5)

• EDGE Za’Darius Smith (99)
• DL Josh Paschal (93)
• EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad (69)
• EDGE Mitchell Agude (50)
• DL Jonah Williams (78)

Linebacker (7)

Cornerback (4)

Injured

• CB Carlton Davis (23) — injured reserve (jaw), could return during the playoffs
• CB/NB Ennis Rakestraw* (15) — Injured reserve (hamstring), eligible to return at any time
• CB/NB Emmanuel Moseley (4) — Illness — placed on NFI

Safety (4)

Kicking team

• P Jack Fox (3)
• K Jake Bates (39)
• LS Hogan Hatten* (49)

Kick/Punt returners

• Punt return —Kalif Raymond (11)
• Kick return — Kalif Raymond (11) and Craig Reynolds (13) or Sione Vaki* (33)

Kick coverage specialists

• Kickoffs — Jake Bates (39)
• Holder — Jack Fox (3)
• Gunners — Kindle Vildor (29) and Stantley Thomas-Oliver (38) or Morice Norris (40)
• Personal protector (PP) — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42)

At-a-glance projected depth chart