The Lions are riding a four-game win streak but are dealing with injuries on defense. Five Free Press sports writers chime in on whether will matter.

And after going through pre-game workouts at Arrowhead Stadium, Branch and Joseph are good to go for Detroit’s banged-up secondary.

Before playing the Lions, the Chiefs defeated the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens. Kansas City suffered losses to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles. As Mahomes looks to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a win over the Detroit Lions, they were dealt bad news that abruptly hit the team.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Detroit Lions in Week 6 of the NFL regular season. It’s been an uncharacteristic start to the 2025 season for the Chiefs. The Chiefs are yet to beat a winning football team, due in large part to mistakes during crucial moments.

Rookie left tackle Josh Simmons has been ruled out for personal reasons as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Detroit Lions safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are both active for their team's clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Find out how to watch the NFL Week 6 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, as well as the latest odds and updated injury report.

The Detroit Lions will have their top two safeties available against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph were both questionable ahead of the key road contest on Sunday Night Football. The team released their official inactives list and the back end will have both starting safeties availabe to work against the Chiefs' offense.