Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is expected to play in Sunday’s international matchup against the New England Patriots in Munich, Germany.
The receiver has been dealing with a rib injury that limited his participation in practice throughout the week, according to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler.
Although St. Brown carries an official questionable injury designation, Fowler reported during a recent broadcast that he would be surprised if the player missed the game.
The reporter noted that team insiders in Detroit generally express confidence regarding the receiver’s availability for game day.
St. Brown previously played through a high ankle sprain during a Thursday night game in Baltimore, the outlets reported.
The 27-year-old sustained the rib injury during the team’s Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
He continued to participate in the following week’s win against the Miami Dolphins, where he secured eight receptions for 86 yards on 10 targets, as noted in recent coverage.
So far this season, St. Brown has recorded 61 receptions for 657 yards and five touchdowns across eight games.
His presence on the field would provide a significant boost for the Lions, who currently hold a 6-2 record and are seeking to extend a three-game winning streak.
The matchup in Munich also features injury concerns for the Patriots, specifically regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
Both players were listed as questionable for the Sunday contest after participating in limited practice sessions on Friday, according to reports.
The Lions are aiming to improve their record to 7-2 as they prepare for the kickoff at 9:30 a.m. ET.