Lions’ Penei Sewell returns to Christmas Day game vs. Vikings after injury scare

The Detroit Lions’ offensive line is in rough shape early against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions began the game without left tackle Taylor Decker and suffered from an early injury to star right tackle Penei Sewell.

Sewell went down one of the Lions’ final drives of the first half in visible pain, causing teammates to kneel around him while he received medical attention. The four-time Pro Bowler did not require assistance to get off the field, but limped to the sideline with a grimace.

Penei Sewell L ankle and/or knee injury video
-L ankle eversion, possible high or medial sprain
-L knee MCL possible also pic.twitter.com/8knEz2UmmW

— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) December 25, 2025

Lions fans immediately began panicking on social media, but the gritty Samoan returned to the field on the team’s ensuing drive. Sewell returned just in time for Detroit’s first touchdown of the game, an absurd four-yard touchdown catch from Isaac TeSlaa.

This is a developing story.

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