One silver lining about the NFL schedule is that during the regular season, there is always next week. Although after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, seven days may have felt closer to a month for the Detroit Lions.

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels won't require surgery to repair his dislocated elbow and may even return before the end of the season.

The Lions' next opponent had to wait until late Tuesday night to know whether one of their feature defenders would be available for Sunday's game.