Detroit (7-5) has lost two of three and sits in the No. 8 NFC playoff spot, just one spot ahead of the No. 9 Cowboys (6-5-1). Dallas, on the other hand, won on Thanksgiving against the Kansas City Chiefs and is riding a three-game winning streak entering Thursday.
Going into extra time without St. Brown would be a huge hit for the Lions, even more so given that the Jared Goff-led offense is already running without tight end Sam LaPorta, who is on reserve with a back injury.
If St. With Brown inactive, Jameson Williams (38/706/6) would assume the role of WR1. Detroit will also be without wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who has only caught 15 balls this year, which ranks him statistically as the team’s No. 3 WR. Thus, the opportunity may exist for freshman Isaac TeSlaato to make a leap.
The Cowboys and Lions kick off Thursday at 8:15 PM ET.