As the Detroit Lions begin their preparations for Washington Womens Miles Killebrew Jersey , the injury list just seems to keep growing. On Wednesday, the Lions were missing seven players, including five starters. Chief among those players is quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was again at practice but not going through any of the drills. Lions head coach Matt Patricia indicated the plan for Stafford is currently the same as it was last week and that his status remains “week-to-week.” “He’s kind of on the same program,” Patricia said. “He’ll be out at practice, he’s out on the field, he’s helping us with a lot of that stuff. He can do some things that he can do from that standpoint, but we’re still in the same ballpark with that week-by-week as far as that goes.” Also missing from practice was defensive end Trey Flowers and starting center Frank Ragnow. Both players suffered concussions during Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys and both remain in protocol. Defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand remains out from the ankle injury suffered against the Oakland Raiders Womens Devon Kennard Jersey , and fullback Nick Bawden missed practice after suffering an early knee injury last week against the Bears.Meanwhile, safety Tracy Walker is out after suffering knee injury last week. He had just returned to the lineup after missing two games with another knee injury. At this point it’s not clear if it was an aggravation of the previous injury, and Walker would not confirm nor deny that during his media session on Monday. In positive news, right tackle Rick Wagner returned to practice after missing last week with a concussion. It’s unclear if he has fully cleared concussion protocol yet, but Wednesday’s injury report should provide more clarity when it’s released later in the day. Hope is fleeting if it hasn’t already flown the coop already. The Detroit Lions are 3-5-1, they’re missing their starting quarterback, their defense is regressing at a concerning pace, and fan confidence is at an all-time low.It’s a horrible week for Detroit to come home and host one of the best offenses in the league Kerryon Johnson Jersey , and the boo-birds could certainly make an appearance early and often on Sunday.But if these five players step up to the challenge this week, the Lions have a real shot at the upset. It truly is “Any Given Sunday” in this league, so if these players rise to the occasion, look out.Tyrell CrosbyWith starting right tackle Rick Wagner already declared out, it will be on the Lions’ reserve swing tackle to help stymie an impressive Cowboys pass rush. Whether he’s dealing with All-Pro DeMarcus Lawrence or Cowboys sack leader Robert Quinn, he will have his hands full. The Lions are likely to find themselves in a shootout on Sunday, so pass protection is key. If Crosby can step up in his duties, then Detroit may have a chance to put some points on the board. Jeff DriskelAnd the man responsible for putting those points on the board will mostly be Driskel. The Lions don’t have much of a chance establishing the run Womens A'Shawn Robinson Jersey , and given the way the defense has played most of the year, they may be playing from behind early.That puts a lot of pressure on Driskel, who is making just his second start of the year. But unlike last week, when he was a last-minute replacement for Matthew Stafford, Driskel has had a full week to prepare—and more importantly, the Lions have had a full week to develop a game plan that fits his skill set best. Rashaan Melvin/Justin Coleman Darius Slay will have his hands full with one of the best receivers in Amari Cooper, but where the Cowboys can really kill you is with their receiver depth. Michael Gallup and Randall Cobb have combined for 910 yards and five touchdowns this season. So while Cooper will likely get his fair share of looks, Dak Prescott would be wise to use those other weapons against Detroit’s struggling cornerbacks. After a hot start Justin Coleman has struggled over the past few weeks http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-anthony-zettel-jersey , and while Rashaan Melvin has been mostly a pleasant surprise this year, he is a clear step down from the likes of Darius Slay.Damon Harrison Sr.Stopping Ezekiel Elliott is a tough task for any player, but it’s even tougher when you’re facing a big, physical Cowboys offensive line. Luckily for Harrison, he may be lined up opposite the weakest point in that line. Starting left guard Connor Williams is out this week, giving Harrison all the room he needs to potentially break through this normally impenetrable wall. Of course, run defense is a combined effort, and it will take some of the other defensive linemen and linebackers to win their matchups to stop Zeke Jake Rudock Jersey White , but we know how much of an impact Snacks can be when he’s playing at his best. Trey FlowersAnother defensive lineman that will have to win some matchups on Sunday is Detroit’s best pass rusher. Because the Lions’ secondary looks outmatched this week, it will be on the front seven to make Prescott uncomfortable. While he’s a quarterback that can be very dangerous out of the pocket, he’s also somewhat mistake prone. Only three quarterbacks have more interceptions than Prescott on the year.However, pressuring Prescott is easier said than done. Dallas has only forfeited 11 sacks on the entire year, fewer than any other team. Flowers is starting to heat up, tallying 4.0 sacks in the last three games, but this will be his toughest task of the season.