Two Lions WR's DNP Thursday; Likely Out for Week 7

The Detroit Lions look like they are going to be severely shorthanded in their receiving corps this week.

Wide receivers DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. 

Chark has been out since Week 3, and was spotted on Thursday wearing a walking boot on his left ankle, so he definitely wasn't in line to play. 

#Lions' DJ Chark is now wearing a boot on his left ankle. He won't put a timetable on his return, but says he won't need surgery. "I'll definitely be back this year for sure."

Chark says the boot makes it look "way worse," but it makes the injury more comfortable than his shoe.

— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) October 20, 2022

However, Josh Reynolds had played every game so far this year before missing back-to-back practices coming off the Lions' bye week, a strong indication that he will not suit up against the Dallas Cowboys. 

With D.J. Chark and Reynolds sidelined, that leaves the Cowboys' elite defense more time to focus on covering Amon Ra St. Brown this week. 

Reynolds has 23 catches for 335 yards and two touchdowns on 34 targets this year. Chark has seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown through three games this season. 

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