This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions as Three Detroit Lions Downgraded, Will Not Play Against Chiefs. The Detroit Lions will now be without two key offensive linemen and a veteran defensive back against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Taylor Decker will miss his second straight game because of a shoulder injury, and the Detroit Lions will be without their top backup offensive tackle, too. The Lions downgraded, Decker, Gio Manu and cornerback Avonte Maddox to out for Sunday's showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Detroit's depth concerns at offensive tackle and in the secondary took another hit ahead of Sunday Night Football in Kansas City.

As part of a flurry of transactions Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Lions placed offensive tackle Giovanni Manu on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games. The earliest Manu can return is the Lions ' matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11.

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The Detroit Lions will not have starting offensive tackle Taylor Decker or his backup, Giovanni Manu, for Sunday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

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