Lions' Zeitler Inactive for Vikings Game with Groin Injury

Detroit Lions guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai will start at right guard in place of Jonah Jackson, who suffered a knee injury in the Lions' Week 14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

* G Jonah Jackson (knee)

* G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee)

Lions' Zeitler Inactive for Vikings Game with Groin Injury

* DE Julian Okwara (ankle)

* DE Michael Brockers (ankle)

* CB Jeff Okudah (concussion)

* None

Lions starting right guard Jonah Jackson suffered a knee injury in the team's Week 14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and is inactive for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Halapoulivaati Vaitai will start in Jackson's place.

Jackson has started all 14 games for the Lions this season, and his absence will be a significant blow to the team's offensive line. Jackson is one of the Lions' most reliable blockers, and his absence could make it difficult for the Lions to move the ball effectively against a tough Vikings defense.

Vaitai has started three games for the Lions this season, and he has played well in those games. He is a physical blocker who is able to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. Vaitai should be able to step in and fill in admirably for Jackson.

The Lions will also be without starting right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who is inactive with a knee injury. Vaitai has started 11 games for the Lions this season, and his absence will be a blow to the team's offensive line.

Logan Stenberg is expected to start in Vaitai's place. Stenberg has started two games for the Lions this season, and he has played well in those games. He is a physical blocker who is able to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. Stenberg should be able to step in and fill in admirably for Vaitai.

The Lions will also be without starting defensive end Julian Okwara, who is inactive with an ankle injury. Okwara has started 11 games for the Lions this season, and his absence will be a blow to the team's pass rush.

Austin Bryant is expected to start in Okwara's place. Bryant has started three games for the Lions this season, and he has played well in those games. He is a quick and athletic pass rusher who is able to get to the quarterback. Bryant should be able to step in and fill in admirably for Okwara.

The Lions will also be without starting defensive end Michael Brockers, who is inactive with an ankle injury. Brockers has started 11 games for the Lions this season, and his absence will be a blow to the team's run defense.

John Cominsky is expected to start in Brockers' place. Cominsky has started three games for the Lions this season, and he has played well in those games. He is a strong and physical run defender who is able to clog up the middle of the field. Cominsky should be able to step in and fill in admirably for Brockers.

The Lions will also be without starting cornerback Jeff Okudah, who is inactive with a concussion. Okudah has started 11 games for the Lions this season, and his absence will be a blow to the team's pass defense.

Amani Oruwariye is expected to start in Okudah's place. Oruwariye has started three games for the Lions this season, and he has played well in those games. He is a quick and athletic cornerback who is able to cover a lot of ground. Oruwariye should be able to step in and fill in admirably for Okudah.

The Lions are hoping to snap a four-game losing streak when they face the Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings are a tough opponent, but the Lions are confident that they can win if they play their best game.