The Detroit Lions were able to win on Thursday Night Football but the cost was hefty. After the game, concerns rose regarding one of Jared Goff‘s teammates and the worst news were confirmed.

Safety Brian Branch, who is one of the best players on the Lions roster, has torn his Achilles. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Branch will miss the rest of the season, which is a big blow to the Lions.

Branch is a leader on defense and he will definitely be missed as the Lions are trying to enter the final stretch with hopes of getting into the playoffs. The Lions are the eighth seed right now and without Branch, it will be tougher to get into January football. That puts more pressure on Jared Goff and the offense.

Branch will leave a hole on the team’s secondary

Branch has 75 tackles, 2.5 sac

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