Detroit’s Week 2 injury report signals a potential shift on the offensive line, with Taylor Decker listed as questionable after missing three practices. If Decker can’t go, Giovanni Manu stands ready to step in at left tackle, providing a familiar continuity on the line. Trevor Nowaske is OUT, Sione Vaki is doubtful, and Kerby Joseph is questionable, narrowing the Lions’ personnel options for the Bears game.

Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp praised Vaki’s versatility—blend of power, speed and coverage ability—that could keep him on the field in multiple roles if healthy. Coach Dan Campbell stressed focusing on self-improvement and responding to adversity, not worrying about division foes, as Detroit prepares for a pivotal Week 2 showdown with Chicago.

The situation around the line and backfield will shape Detroit’s approach vs. the Bears, with Manu’s readiness a looming storyline and Vaki’s status a potential swing factor in both special teams and situational offense.