Detroit faces Kansas City in primetime with multiple injuries thinning the Lions’ toolkit. Five Lions players must elevate their games: Amik Robertson handles outside coverage with Arnold and D.J. Reed sidelined; Rock Ya-Sin steps into Arnold’s outside/slot role; Dan Skipper protects Goff against George Karlaftis, while Isaac TeSlaa and Kalif Raymond contend for snaps in the receiving corps. Jahmyr Gibbs provides the offense with a dual threat to slow KC’s relentless pass rush and pace the game.

KC’s offense remains a test with Mahomes orchestrating the aerial attack and Karlaftis pressuring the QB. The Lions must leverage tempo and efficient ball movement to keep the shootout at bay, lean on Skipper’s protection, and exploit Gibbs’ versatility to control pace. If Detroit sustains long drives and Gibbs echoes recent production, the rematch could widen Detroit’s streak to five.