D.J. Reed

Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed is expected to play in the team's matchup against the Carolina Panthers, while the Panthers will be without a starting wide receiver. The injury news shapes up a key one-on-one battle on the boundary and could tilt the passing game in Detroit's favor as both teams manage absences ahead of kickoff.

Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed will play in Week 4, according to the team's latest injury report, despite the club listing several injury designations ahead of the game. His availability is a boost to a Detroit secondary that has dealt with fitness questions early in the season, as fans and analysts follow which key defenders will be on the field this week.