Amon-Ra St. Brown injury update: Lions star WR leaves game with heavy limp

The Detroit Lions are hoping to enjoy Thanksgiving with an NFC North win over the Green Bay Packers. Doing so would go a long way toward winning the division, improving to 8-4 overall. However, they are currently playing without star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

An injury took place in the first quarter, forcing St. Brown back to the locker room. St. Brown was blocking on the play when a pair of offensive linemen rolled up on him. The FOX broadcast later showed him going back to the locker room, walking down with members of the training staff.

“This is not great news for the Lions,” Burkhart said. “Amon-Ra St. Brown heading back to the locker room. He is their best receiver and one of the best ones in the league… Got rolled up by two of his players. Just hope that he’s okay and nothing serious.”

A few moments later, he was officially ruled questionable to return. Not what anybody in Detroit wanted to hear as the Lions make a late-season push.

St. Brown did not get an opportunity to make an impact on the game when out there. Detroit’s passing game has been unsuccessful thus far, with quarterback Jared Goff missing on all three of his throws. Green Bay has done a great job getting pressure thus far.

Looking more long-term, the Lions will once again play on Thursday next week. The Dallas Cowboys come to town, giving both teams a normal week of preparation after playing on Thanksgiving.

Everyone will be watching to see if St. Brown is able to get back in the game against Green Bay. If not, his health will be a major storyline moving forward.

More on Amon-Ra St. Brown, productive 2025 season

St. Brown has emerged as one of the best players in football, regardless of position. His numbers in recent years certainly prove as such, getting off to a great start in 2025. Per usual, St. Brown finds himself among the elite wide receivers across the NFL.

In 11 games played, St. Brown has caught 75 passes for 884 yards and nine touchdowns. Getting into the end zone one more time would put him in double digits for the third straight season. St. Brown’s career high came in 2024, scoring on 12 occasions.

Hopefully, the injury is nothing too serious moving forward. The Lions might be loaded at the skill positions, but St. Brown might be the most important piece of it all.