Detroit Lions Week 16: Comprehensive depth chart vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Projecting the Detroit Lions situational depth chart for their Week 16 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In this comprehensive look at the Detroit Lions roster, we will be examining not only the positional depth chart but also looking at who coaches will turn to in specific situations, including who will step up in case of injury.

Here’s a look at the Lions depth chart as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.

Note: Starters will be listed in BOLD and you will see some players listed more than once as they have multiple roles.

Quarterback

  • Matthew Stafford (9) — Questionable
  • Chase Daniel (4)
  • David Blough (10)

Running back

Third Down back

  • Kerryon Johnson (33)
  • D’Andre Swift (32)
  • Jamal Agnew (39)

Fullback

  • Jason Cabinda (45)

Wide receiver

  • Kenny Golladay (19) — Ruled OUT
  • Marvin Jones Jr. (11) 
  • Danny Amendola (80)
  • Mohamad Sanu (12)
  • Quintez Cephus (87)
  • Jamal Agnew (39)

Slot receiver

  • Danny Amendola (80)
  • Jamal Agnew (39)
  • Hunter Bryant (86)

Tight end

  • T.J. Hockenson (88)
  • Jesse James (83)
  • Hunter Bryant (86)

Expected starting offensive line

Reserve offensive line

Interior defensive line

  • John Penisini (91), NT 
  • Nick Williams (97), DT
  • Kevin Strong (92), 3T, Big DE
  • Frank Herron (75), 3T, Big DE — INACTIVE

EDGE Rushers

Off-the-ball linebacker

  • Jamie Collins (58), MIKE, WILL, JACK —  INACTIVE
  • Jahlani Tavai (51), MIKE, JACK, WILL
  • Christian Jones (52), WILL, JACK
  • Reggie Ragland (59), WILL, JACK, MIKE
  • Jarrad Davis (40), MIKE, WILL, JACK
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44), MIKE, WILL
  • Miles Killebrew (35), Hang

Cornerback

  • Amani Oruwariye (24)
  • Justin Coleman (27)
  • Darryl Roberts (29) — Questionable
  • Mike Ford (38) — No injury designation
  • Tramaine Brock (31) — elevated for Week 16

Slot cornerback

  • Justin Coleman (27)
  • Mike Ford (38)

Safety

  • Duron Harmon (26), Single-high, JOKER
  • Jayron Kearse (42), JOKER — Questionable, INACTIVE
  • Tracy Walker (21), JOKER, Single-high, Nickel CB
  • Will Harris (25), JOKER, Single-high
  • C.J. Moore (49), Single-high
  • Miles Killebrew (35), JOKER

Third-safety

  • Tracy Walker (21)
  • Will Harris (25)

Kicking team

  • Matt Prater (5), placekicker — Questionable
  • Jack Fox (3), punter, holder, kickoffs
  • Don Muhlbach (48), long snapper

Kick returns

  • Jamal Agnew (39) — kick returner and punt returner
  • Danny Amendola (80) — reserve returner

Kick coverage

  • Tracy Walker (21) — gunner
  • Mike Ford (38) — gunner
  • Jamal Agnew (39) — gunner
  • Miles Killebrew (35) — five-phase specialist
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) — five-phase specialist
  • Jason Cabinda (53) — five-phase specialist
  • Will Harris (25) –five-phase specialist
  • C.J. Moore (49) — Personal Protector (PP)

Teams final injury reports

Injured reserve/COVID-19