Week 15 Lions vs. Bills Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Lions vs. Bills Week 15 injury updates: Key players' statuses.

Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season brings a high-stakes matchup between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills. As both teams eye playoff positioning, injuries could play a pivotal role in shaping the game. Below is the comprehensive injury report for both teams, highlighting key players whose statuses remain uncertain.

Lions vs. Bills Injury Report

Game Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024, 4:25 p.m. ET

Lions Injuries

Trevor Nowaske (LB): Did Not Participate (Concussion) – OUT
Taylor Decker (OT): Full Participation (Knee) – Will Play
Alim McNeill (DL): Full Participation (Concussion) – Will Play
Levi Onwuzurike (DL): Limited to Full Participation (Hamstring) – Will Play
Josh Paschal (DL): Limited to Full Participation (Knee) – Will Play
D.J. Reader (DL): Did Not Participate to Full Participation (Shoulder) – Will Play

Key Absences:

The Lions’ linebacker core takes a hit with Trevor Nowaske ruled out due to a concussion. However, the team benefits from the return of critical defensive players, including Taylor Decker and Alim McNeill, whose presence bolsters the offensive line and defensive front.

Lions vs. Bills HYPE VIDEO 🔥#OnePride
pic.twitter.com/Mi569cKQzD
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) December 13, 2024

Bills Injuries

Rasul Douglas (CB): Did Not Participate (Knee) – OUT
Tylan Grable (OT): Full Participation (Groin) – QUESTIONABLE
Damar Hamlin (S): Did Not Participate to Limited Participation (Back/Ribs) – QUESTIONABLE
Dalton Kincaid (TE): Full Participation (Knee) – QUESTIONABLE
Taylor Rapp (FS): Did Not Participate to Limited Participation (Neck/Shoulder) – QUESTIONABLE
Casey Toohill (DE): Limited Participation (Ribs) – QUESTIONABLE

Key Absences:

The Bills’ defense faces challenges with starting cornerback Rasul Douglas ruled out. Safeties Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin, listed as questionable, could further strain the secondary if unavailable. Offensively, the limited participation of tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Quintin Morris raises concerns about Buffalo’s passing game.

Lions vs. Bills: Key Storylines to Watch

Lions’ Dominance: At 12-1, Detroit enters the matchup with Super Bowl aspirations. Defensive standouts Kerby Joseph and Jack Campbell have been instrumental in the Lions’ success, combining for 152 tackles and five interceptions this season.
Bills’ Bounce-Back: After a tough loss to the Rams, the Bills (10-3) aim to rebound against one of the NFL’s top teams. Coach Sean McDermott emphasized the need for fundamental football, especially against Detroit’s explosive offense led by Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Detroit Lions Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Trevor Nowaske	LB	Concussion	–	DNP	DNP	OUT
Taylor Decker	T	Knee	FP	FP	FP	–
Alim McNeill	DL	Concussion	FP	FP	FP	–
Levi Onwuzurike	DL	Hamstring	LP	LP	FP	–
Joshua Paschal	DL	Knee	LP	FP	FP	–
D.J. Reader	DL	Shoulder	DNP	LP	FP	–

Buffalo Bills Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
DeWayne Carter	DT	Wrist	FP	FP	FP	–
Keon Coleman	WR	Wrist	FP	FP	FP	–
Amari Cooper	WR	Wrist	FP	FP	FP	–
Rasul Douglas	CB	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Tylan Grable	OT	Groin	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Damar Hamlin	S	Back/Ribs	FP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Dalton Kincaid	TE	Knee	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Matt Milano	OLB	Biceps	FP	FP	FP	–
Quintin Morris	TE	Shoulder/Groin	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Taylor Rapp	FS	Neck/Shoulder	DNP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Curtis Samuel	WR	Foot	FP	FP	FP	–
Dawuane Smoot	DE	Wrist	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Baylon Spector	LB	Calf	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Casey Toohill	DE	Ribs	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE

When and Where to Watch Lions vs. Bills

Game Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Kickoff Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Broadcast & Streaming Options:

TV: CBS
Live Stream:
- FuboTV (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)

Image: Imagn Images

Bills vs. lions injury report

Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills injury report

Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions injury report

Lions vs. Bills

Lions vs. Bills Injury report

Lions vs. Bills SNF injury report

Lions vs. Bills Sunday night football injury report

Snday Night Football injury report

SNF injury report

Sunday night football Lions vs. Bills

Natasha Bose

I write about sports because, well, it brings in the big bucks! I’m not some lifelong analyst or stats guru, truth being told, you’ve probably never heard of me!—I just know how to research, write, and make things sound good. That’s the job!
Got into sports media the same way most people do: by (fortunate) accident. Started with SEO writing, took on a few sports gigs, and now here we are! I cover games, trades, player drama—whatever needs words.
Favorite part? The chaos. One day it’s a blockbuster trade, the next it’s a goat running onto the field. Never boring.
Message to readers: If you want deep analysis, there are people for that. If you want sharp, no-BS writing that actually makes sense, stick around.