Kalif Raymond exited with a neck injury after a collision with Samaje Perine, but the Lions expect the issue to be not serious even as his Week 6 availability remains in doubt against Kansas City. Terrion Arnold also left with a shoulder problem, further thinning Detroit’s secondary. Isaac TeSlaa stepped in at No. 3 receiver and snagged his second TD, while Dominic Lovett handled punt returns.

With D.J. Reed on injured reserve and Khalil Dorsey sidelined, the Lions must lean on a reshaped defensive backfield as Rock Ya-Sin and Amik Robertson pick up extra duties. The injury situation will heavily influence fantasy lineups and Detroit’s target distribution heading into the Chiefs matchup.

Detroit rolled past Cincinnati 37-24, extending its AFC North tour while Browning battled in Burrow’s absence. Sam LaPorta sparked the attack with a 97-yard receiving day and an early TD, Amik Robertson sealed a turnover after stepping in for DJ Reed, and Jared Goff delivered efficient throws despite a makeshift line. David Montgomery enjoyed a homecoming multi-TD performance, and Amon-Ra St. Brown logged 100 yards as Detroit seized control early and never relinquished it. Cincinnati could not sustain drives against the Lions’ pressure and playmaking.

Terrion Arnold left Detroit's Week 5 clash with Cincinnati with a shoulder injury, was carted to the locker room, and was ruled questionable before ultimately being out. The Alabama product, entering his second NFL season after being drafted 24th overall in 2024, could miss additional time, forcing the Lions to lean on depth in the secondary. Fantasy managers should monitor his status for upcoming matchups and any shifts in Detroit's pass-defense workload.

Arnold's absence would stress Detroit's corner depth and could alter how defenses matchup against upcoming offenses. If he remains sidelined, opportunities may arise for reserve backs in the Lions' secondary, potentially lifting fantasy value for covering defenders in the short term while tempering the Lions' overall pass-defense ceiling until his return.

Stay tuned to updates on Arnold’s status, as a quick recovery would stabilize Detroit’s secondary, while a longer absence could create temporary fantasy upside for Lions defenders and a slight offense tilt for opponents facing Detroit in the coming weeks.

The Bengals limp into Week 5 without Burrow, posting about 205 total yards per game and a stagnant offense. Detroit's high-flying attack leads the league in scoring (34.3 PPG) while its pressure-heavy defense has 14 sacks. The setup favors the Lions, yet Cincinnati’s splash plays could keep the game lively and relevant for fantasy late in the contest. Expect a fast pace, with the over/under hovering around the mid-40s to high-40s and bookmakers leaning toward Detroit’s advantage.

Detroit signs Tre Flowers to the practice squad, adding veteran depth as D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold miss time. Amik Robertson shifts outside; Lions may deploy Rock Ya-Sin or Khalil Dorsey at the other outside slot if Arnold cannot play.

With Maddox able to handle the slot in a pinch, Detroit reshapes its secondary ahead of a Week 5 clash with Cincinnati. Flowers’ experience and four career interceptions give the defense a-needed floor behind a young core that includes Carlton Davis III, Robertson, and Maddox, while the depth chart remains fluid as injuries linger.