The Detroit Lions have moved wide receivers Tim Patrick and Tom Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Because of injury worries, the Lions are adding Patrick and Kennedy to strengthen their wide receiver depth. Due to an ankle injury that kept him out of practice all week, wide receiver Jameson Williams was downgraded to questionable, while rookie wide receiver Isiah Williams will not play against the Buccaneers.Patrick will make his first appearance on the active roster of the season, while Kennedy was elevated and participated in the Lions’ Week 1 triumph over the Los Angeles Rams. With the Denver Broncos in 2021, Patrick had a great season collecting 53 catches for 734 yards and five touchdowns. However, he would later suffer ACL and Achilles injuries that would ruin his season.
Detroit Lions and Buccaneers will rematch in the playoffs.
On Sunday, the Lions and Buccaneers will play a rematch of last season’s playoff game at home. The Lions’ 26-20 overtime victory over the Rams will mark their second straight game against a playoff opponent. The Buccaneers just defeated the Washington Commanders 37–20 in a convincing fashion.On Sunday, right tackle Luke Goedeke, safety Antoine Winfield Jr., and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey will be sidelined for the Buccaneers. Zyon McCollum, the starting cornerback, is listed as questionable after completing the concussion protocol following a blow he took last week.
