CAMERON Sutton, the main cornerback for Detroit Lions will play a key Week 17 game against Dallas Cowboys. This is good news for the team as they need defensive help in this match up. Even though Sutton had a toe hurt early in the week, his strong will and recovery are putting him as an important player on the Lions’ defense team.
Cameron Sutton’s Injury Concerns:
It wasn’t sure that Cameron Sutton could play because he hurt his toe before the end of the week. People started talking about if it was okay for him to join the game. But, his strength and devotion to the team helped him. Now he’s said to be fit for the game against the Cowboys. Sutton’s being there is very important for the Lions. This is especially true since he plays as their best cornerback.
Roster Dynamics and Game-Day Adjustments:
Before Week 17 started, the Lions had problems with their team. They only had 52 players on the list who could play right away. But, smart choices and boosting their team have helped make it stronger. Anthony Firkser, a tight end, Bruce Irvin who plays as an edge rusher and Tyson Alualu line defender were hired. This added five more players to the game day roster for 55 in total.
With 8 big guys playing, the Lions could add one more player to their game day team. This allowed them to have 48 players instead of just 47. This caused the need to choose seven players who would not participate in the game against the Cowboys.
Detriots Lions’ Inactives:
- QB Hendon Hooker (Designated for emergency quarterback duties)
- WR Antoine Green
- Trough E. Brock Wright (can’t play due to a hip injury)
- DT Brodric Martin
- DT Levi Onwuzurike
- EDGE Julian Okwara
- CB Steven Gilmore
Hendon Hooker is the backup quarterback for the Lions. He will play if two main quarterbacks are not able to because they have injuries. Tight end Brock Wright will not play in the game again because of his hurt hip. This is two games in a row that Cork won’t be there. James Mitchell has moved up to fill Brock’s spot and Firkser is at TE3 instead.
The rise of Irvin and Alualu in the defensive line roles makes Okwara and Onwuzurike unable to play this game. The older and expert players on the defensive line demonstrate how smartly the Lions think.
Dallas Cowboys’ Inactives:
- RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) — Stated NOT playing.
- NT Johnathan Hankins (knee/ankle) – Cannot play.
- QB Trey Lance
- RB Rico Dowdle
- OT Asim Richards
- OT Matt Waletzko
- CB Noah Igbinoghene
The Cowboys started the game without player Rico Dowdle and nose tackle Johnathan Hankins because they were hurt. Quarterback Trey Lance, offensive tackles Asim Richards and Matt Waletzko, along with cornerback Noah Igbinoghene were not playing in the game for Dallas.
Sutton’s Impact on Lions’ Defensive Strategy:
It’s good that Cameron Sutton can play. It helps the Lions, makes it hard for Cowboys to throw passes with their star quarterback Dak Prescott. Sutton’s efforts will be essential in preventing the No. from getting out of control. 6th best passing game in the league, giving solid support to the Lions’ outside defense.
As the Lions try to win in the last part of their season, Sutton’s being allowed back gives extra trust to their defense strategy. The big game against the Cowboys is very important for Detroit’s hopes of winning in playoffs.
