Lions vs Buccaneers: Latest Inactives and Injury Updates for Monday Night Football

The Detroit Lions will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, October 20, 2025. This game marks an important moment for both teams, especially given the mounting injuries impacting the Lions’ lineup.

Match Preview: Lions vs. Buccaneers

Kicking off at 7 p.m. ET at Ford Field, the Lions are looking to rebound from their recent loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Their injury list is notable, particularly in the secondary where both starting safeties will be absent.

Lions Injury Updates

• Kerby Joseph: Starting safety, knee injury, ruled out.
• Brian Branch: Starting safety, suspended due to disciplinary reasons.
• Thomas Harper: Will start in place of Joseph; making first start with the Lions.
• Other Inactive Players:
  • Avonte Maddox – hamstring
  • Sione Vaki – groin
  • Terrion Arnold – shoulder
  • Mekhi Wingo – DL
  • Quinton Jefferson – DL
  • Jammie Robinson – S

Buccaneers Injury Updates

Injuries are also affecting the Buccaneers, particularly on offense. Key players will be absent, altering their approach against the Lions.

• Chris Godwin: Wide receiver, fibula injury, ruled out.
• Bucky Irving: Running back, foot/shoulder injury, ruled out.
• Active Players:
  • Mike Evans – return from hamstring injury
  • Emeka Egbuka – return from hamstring injury

Both teams will need to adapt to these injury challenges as they strive for a victory in this pivotal matchup. Stay tuned for live updates on the game.