Lions prepare for Thursday night with multiple offensive line injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Detroit Lions face significant challenges with their offensive line ahead of the Thursday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Key players, including starting center Cade Mays and left guard Christian Mahogany, are sidelined due to injuries. Mays is on injured reserve and Mahogany hurt his hip in Week 1. Rookie right tackle Blake Miller will also miss the game with a knee issue. The Lions have adjusted their lineup and will start Penei Sewell at left tackle and Ben Bartch at left guard, among others, as they look to navigate these setbacks.
- •Lions play the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.
- •Cade Mays, Christian Mahogany, and Blake Miller are injured.
- •Penei Sewell is a key player for the Lions' offensive line.
- •Juice Scruggs will start at center against the Bills.
- •Lions' offensive line adjustments are crucial for the game.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — What is the Lions' starting OL on Thursday night? Why injuries made Detroit pivot
"The Lions are already dealing with some major offensive line issues. Here's who they'll have to lean on on Thursday night.
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