The Detroit Lions have released their Week 16 injury report for Thursday.

An intact offensive line allows the Detroit Lions to play at their peak. But during the season, injuries have kept a number of starters off the field. Penei Sewell, a right tackle, has a shoulder ailment this week, according to the injury report.

The only other offensive lineman to start every game this season is the offensive tackle. Frank Ragnow, Brock Wright, and Jerry Jacobs were reported as non-participants on Thursday,

while Sewell was listed as a full participant.

The offensive line of the Minnesota Vikings will be a difficult challenge for the Lions’ front five on Sunday. The Vikings are ranked sixth in scoring defense and fifth in run defense in the league. Danielle Hunter, who has proven to be a game-changer who can have an effect in both run and pass games, is a member of the unit.

The effectiveness of the Lions’ offense would depend on Sewell and the rest of the offensive line, which included Hunter. “Danielle is a clear threat to pressure the quarterback; I’m not sure how many sacks he has, though. Therefore, we must ascertain his whereabouts,” offensive coordinator Ben Johnson remarked. They may not be as adept at getting a free throw, but they consistently create one-on-one opportunities. Teams get off schedule and commit a lot of third-and-longs because someone on their side of the ball wins their one-on-ones throughout the game. Hunter plays a major, huge, huge role in that. Our tackles, as well as the offensive line as a whole, will need to.