What's Amon-Ra St. Brown's Timeline to Return to Lions After Ankle Injury vs. Packers?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown reportedly received "good news" on Friday, with his ankle injury reportedly being diagnosed as a "low ankle sprain."

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the news Friday, saying the Lions star could return "sooner than later." Pelissero also noted St. Brown is not expected to be placed on injured reserve and will be "week-to-week."

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network added that MRI confirmed a low-ankle sprain:

St. Brown suffered the injury in Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers and was only targeted once and failed to make a catch during his brief time on the field.

The three-time Pro Bowler was blocking on a running play when he got rolled up from behind.

St. Brown entered the game as the Lions' leader in the three major receiving categories. He had 75 receptions for 884 yards and nine touchdowns, and his 80.4 receiving yards per game are the sixth-most in the NFL.

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs has taken another step forward after his breakout campaign in 2024, while quarterback Jared Goff can still lean on Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta in the passing game. Williams showcased his escapability on a 22-yard touchdown in the first half.

Detroit boasts nice depth at the skill positions.

Still, the transition away from former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson hasn't been a seamless one. Head coach Dan Campbell assumed play-calling duties from John Morton earlier this month.

Detroit faces off with a pair of strong offenses in its next two games. It hosts the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 and then hits the road to play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15.

If St. Brown's is unavailable, those matchups will become more difficult, which is a problem the Lions don't need in a tight NFC wild-card race.