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Injury roundup: Lions WR Jameson Williams (ankle) expected to play vs. Buccaneers

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (ankle) is expected to play versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.

Williams, who is coming off a career-high 121 receiving yards in Week 1, was a limited participant in practice the entire week heading into Sunday's game. He was officially listed as questionable for Week 2.

Lions wide receiver Isaiah Williams (abdomen) and safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) were ruled out for Sunday's game.

Detroit is set to have Williams inserted into the lineup for a rematch of last season's NFC Divisional Round matchup. In the playoff game, Williams recorded two catches for 35 yards in the win.

Williams is officially active for the game.

The Buccaneers and Lions kick off at 1 p.m. ET.

Other injuries we are keeping an eye on ahead of Sunday's Week 2 games:

  • Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (eye) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Raiders, Rapoport reported. Van Noy is active.
  • Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) will be inactive versus the Saints, NFL Network's Jane Slater reported, per a source. He was on the inactives list.
  • Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (calf/shin) is expected to play versus the Colts on Sunday after being limited in Friday's practice, Rapoport reported. Reed is active.
  • Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) is considered a true game-time decision versus the Packers, Rapoport reported. Downs is inactive.
  • Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram sustained a hamstring injury during pre-game warmups and has been ruled out versus the Browns, the team announced.
  • New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hip/hamstring) is considered a true game-time decision versus the Cowboys, Rapoport reported. Lattimore will workout in the morning to see if he can play, Rapoport added. Lattimore was listed as inactive.
  • Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) is still being evaluated to see if he can play Monday night versus the Falcons, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
  • Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) is likely to make his season debut versus the Giants, Rapoport reported. Newton is active.