Lions Week 12 inactives: Rashaan Melvin joins the 6 players ruled out on Friday

On Friday, the Detroit Lions ruled out six players due to injury, leaving only one player needed to be declared inactive for today’s game.

On Friday, the Detroit Lions (3-6-1) ruled out six players due to injury, leaving only one player needed to be declared inactive for today’s game. In contrast, Washington only declared Vernon Davis out on Friday — and has since placed him on injured reserve — meaning their inactives list is comprised of mostly healthy players.

Let’s take a look at who won’t be available for today’s game.

Lions Week 12 inactives

QB Matthew Stafford (back, hip)
C Frank Ragnow (concussion)
EDGE Trey Flowers (concussion)
DL Da’Shawn Hand (ankle)
S Tracy Walker (knee)
RET. Jamal Agnew (ankle)
CB Rashaan Melvin

Stafford was ruled out early Friday and that means Jeff Driskel will get his third start as the Lions quarterback.

Ragnow’s absence will lead to some shifting on the interior offensive line with Graham Glasgow shifting inside to center, and Kenny Wiggins starting at right guard.

Flowers won’t be replaced by just one player. Expectations are Romeo Okwara will start but we will also see Christian Jones and Jahlani Tavai setting the edge from their linebacker positions.

No Hand means Mike Daniels will need to step up, while John Atkins should also see his snaps increase.

Walker’s absence will lead to Tavon Wilson and rookie Will Harris starting, with undrafted rookie C.J. Moore or veteran special teamer Miles Killebrew stepping into the third safety role.

With Agnew unable to play, the Lions will likely turn to Marvin Hall — who was called upon to replace Agnew last week — but we could also see Danny Amendola returning punts and/or Ty Johnson on kick returns.

Melvin was a late addition to the injury report this week with a rib injury, and as is the case with most mid-week injuries, it’s impacted his chances to play this week. Justin Colman will likely see his snaps increase, as will Mike Ford and/or Amani Oruwariye.

Washington’s Week 12