Lions vs. Cardinals injury report: Brandon Pettigrew, Nick Fairley sit out Wednesday

Injured in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew was notably absent from the practice field to kick off the week on Wednesday.

Pettigrew was one of eight total players listed on Detroit's official Week 15 injury report due to an ankle injury, but was the lone offensive player held completely out of action on Wednesday. After injuring his shoulder in Week 14, Lions defensive lineman Nick Fairley was unable to suit up to begin the week, leaving Detroit rail-thin at the defensive tackle position after the team was forced to place Corey Williams on injured reserve earlier in the week.

Safety Don Carey and receiver Calvin Johnson were limited participants on Wednesday with knee injuries, but each player is a safe bet to suit up come Sunday. A total of 11 players filled out Arizona's preliminary injury report, although as many as eight were able to practice in some capacity.

Lions Wednesday Injury Report
S Louis Delmas, Knee NP
DT Nick Fairley, Shoulder NP
CB Chris Houston, Hamstring NP
CB Jacob Lacey, Foot/Achilles NP
TE Brandon Pettigrew, Ankle NP
S Don Carey, Knee LP
WR Calvin Johnson, Knee LP
T Corey Hilliard, Knee FP

Cardinals Wednesday Injury Report
WR Early Doucet, Concussion NP
DE Ronald Talley, Ankle NP
DT Dan Williams, Hamstring NP
DE Calais Campbell, Calf LP
DT Nick Eason, Ankle LP
TE Rob Housler, Knee LP
S Kerry Rhodes, Abdomen LP
WR Andre Roberts, Ankle LP
CB Greg Toler, Hamstring LP
LS Mike Leach, Back / Shoulder FP
RB Beanie Wells, Knee FP