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Detroit Lions' Week 16 Inactive List: D'Andre Swift Inactive against Falcons

Read more about the Detroit Lions' Week 16 inactive list against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Detroit Lions' Week 16 Inactive List: D'Andre Swift Inactive against Falcons
Detroit Lions' Week 16 Inactive List: D'Andre Swift Inactive against Falcons

The Detroit Lions (2-11-1) are seven-point road underdogs against the Atlanta Falcons (6-8). 

Without cornerback Amani Oruwariye, Detroit's defense may need to call upon rookie Ifeatu Melifonwu to shoulder the load against the Falcons' offense. 

Not wanting to tip his hand regarding the extent of Oruwariye's injury, head coach Dan Campbell praised his skills and ability to play one-handed, but also expressed that Melifonwu would take advantage of his opportunity to play more. 

“Well number one, Amani still has one good hand. So, he can still catch with that hand if he needs to pick, and he can cover. He’s got his feet," Campbell told reporters on Friday. "But, as far as Iffy, I will tell you what, it was good to see -- he didn’t get a lot last week, but there again, we’ve had him -- he had already come back to practice before COVID, and then you saw him this week getting his legs back under him. So, look, we feel pretty good. There will be some things that will come up, but I feel like he’s moving pretty good and he’s conscientious. And, if he gets an opportunity, then he’ll go make the most of it.”

Here is the list of the Lions' Week 16 inactives:

RB D'Andre Swift 

S Jalen Elliott 

RB Jermar Jefferson 

OLB Julian Okwara

LB Josh Woods

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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