The Detroit Lions face a mixed blessing with their early bye week in Week 5. While it allows for much-needed rest and recovery from injuries, it also means they will have to tackle the remaining 13 games without a break.

Key players like Marcus Davenport are out for the season, while Frank Ragnow and Brian Branch are recovering and showed promise in practice. However, linebacker Derrick Barnes faces a tougher road to recovery, with Coach Dan Campbell indicating a return this year is uncertain.