Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown Update Emerges Before Chiefs Game
The Detroit Lions head into Week 6’s "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs riding a four-game winning streak. After a disappointing opener, Detroit’s offense has surged back to elite form, averaging 34.8 points per game — most in the NFL.
Amid a star-studded offensive unit, Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to shine. The 25-year-old wide receiver, now in his fifth season after being selected in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, leads all NFL wideouts with six receiving touchdowns. He has hauled in 35 catches on 41 targets for 407 yards, remaining one of quarterback Jared Goff’s most dependable weapons.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Injury Update Surfaces on Thursday
In last Sunday's 37–24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, St. Brown caught eight passes from Goff for a team-high 100 yards. He played a full complement of snaps and did not exit the game early due to injury.
However, St. Brown missed Wednesday’s practice and appeared on the injury report with a wrist injury. Fortunately for Detroit, the wideout returned to practice just one day later. “Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (wrist) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday,” wrote The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy.
St. Brown’s toughness and durability have become defining traits of his career. Despite his physical playing style and heavy usage, he has missed just two games over five seasons — a testament to his conditioning.
Whether working through contact over the middle or absorbing hits after the catch, St. Brown rarely comes off the field. He has earned two First-Team All-Pro selections and three Pro Bowl nods, solidifying his status as one of the league’s best receivers.
He has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s rebuild, helping reshape the team’s identity alongside Goff and head coach Dan Campbell. His leadership and consistency were instrumental in ending the franchise’s 32-year playoff drought two seasons ago, a breakthrough moment that reenergized the fan base and put the Lions back on the map. As Detroit continues its push for a Super Bowl, St. Brown remains one of the most reliable and respected players in the league.
Five roster bubble players for the Commanders who must make a strong impression in the second preseason game against the Bengals
The main takeaway I left with from the Washington Commanders' first preseason game was that there are a lot of players who left opportunities on the field.
Roster cuts are right around the corner, and the team only has two more preseason games, and lost the joint practice against the Ravens. There are a couple of players fighting for a roster spot who need to show up on Monday night.
CB Car'lin Vigers
Cornerback Car'lin Vigers was a very intriguing undrafted free agent that the Commanders showed a lot of interest in during the draft process. His size stands out at 6-foot-2, 200lbs, and he has a lot of traits that can develop.
Vigers played all 57 snaps on defense in the first preseason game, and he had some ups and downs throughout the game. He showed fluid coverage in certain reps, but also got run over on a play, and needs to show his physical presence more.
Aug 8, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (4) is tackled by Washington Commanders cornerback Car'lin Vigers (22) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images© Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
WR Chris Moore
I was expecting to see a lot more from Chris Moore (no pun intended), but he left a lot of opportunities on the field. The passing game struggles through QB Sam Hartman, but he gave Moore two great passes that he couldn't catch.
One was a 3rd down pass up the middle that hit him right in the hands with no coverage on him, and the other was about a 35-yard dime that he couldn't hold onto going to the ground. He's been solid in practice, but he's going down my depth chart.
QB Sam Hartman
I just praised Hartman on two passes to Moore, but that's really all I saw from him. The passing offense never found a real rhythm, and he finished 9 for 19 for 64 yards and an interception. Veteran Josh Johnson came in the game and showed that his experience helped get things going on offense.
Best-case scenario is that the younger Hartman can win the QB3 battle for the Commanders, but right now, I'm giving Johnson the leg up in the competition.
Aug 8, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman (15) passes the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images© Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
OT Foster Sarell
The 26-year-old offensive tackle is sitting as the backup left tackle, and the Commanders still have a move to make on the offensive line. I've had hopes for Sarell behind veteran Laremy Tunsil, but the team showed that they're ready to make a move if needed.
The Commanders hosted veteran offensive tackles George Fant and Cam Fleming earlier this week, and there's mutual interest with the two, and they will keep in contact. This could be a sign for Sarell to perform to protect his spot.
LB Duke Riley
I know Duke Riley just got here, but Adam Peters showed that he's willing to make the moves necessary when he cut recent 5th-round pick Dom Hampton after the first preseason game. Riley has a real chance to show improvement with the depth at LB, and also on special teams. The Commanders need to see a better effort on both sides, or they will look for another answer at the LB position.
Quinn said we will see a different team on Monday night against the Bengals, and these five players need to make their presence felt on the field to stick around for the third and final preseason game. Roster cuts will be here before you know it, and I'm watching to see who stands out this
