As expected the Lions have placed starting safety Ko Simpson on Injured Reserve which means his season is over. Simpson injured his knee in the 38-37 win over Cleveland on Sunday. On Tuesday coach Jim Schwartz indicated that Simpson’s injury was significant. Simpson is the sixth defensive back to be placed on Injured Reserve.

Marvin White is likely to get the start. Another safety, Kalvin Pearson (hamstring), is listed as “out” on the injury report for Thursday’s game.
— PAULA PASCHE