Scottie

Vines

Vines is nursing an injured groin while on the active/PUP list.

He’ll be a factor on special teams.

If Eddie Drummond it out, the Lions probably have only three receivers.

With Roy Williams, Charles Rogers, and Kevin Johnson out, Vines could start next week. We still wouldn’t pick him up.

Vines has had five receptions for two straight weeks now. Charles Rogers will return from suspension next week, so Vines will likely see less playing time.

Vines will start along side Mike Williams. Roy Williams will miss another contest with a quadriceps injury and Charles Rogers will return next week from a four-game league imposed suspension.

When the season started with three first-round draft picks at receiver, who thought Scottie Vines would be the Lions most reliable receiver in week nine. He’s got 19 catches for 203 yards in the past three games now.

Mike Williams is bothered by an ankle injury, Roy Williams is still only about 75% because of a quadriceps injury and Mariucci hasn’t been happy with Charles Rogers since coming back from a suspension. Vines caught a career-high nine passes for 109 yards yesterday and could be a decent option again this week.

Since he’s listed as probable this week, don’t be too concerned yet. Vines played so well last week that he is likely to start over Charles Rogers.

Vines is likely to play Sunday, but with Detroit’s receivers now healthy, his playing time could be minimal.