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Detroit — Here’s what I learned bouncing around the Detroit Lions’ locker room following the team’s 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Evolution of St. Brown’s outlook
Coming into the game, the biggest question mark was whether All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown would be able to suit up after exiting last week’s game with a significantly sprained ankle. It became relatively clear during warm-ups, given the way he was moving, that he would play.
St. Brown admitted that he started turning a corner with the injury on Tuesday and was confident he could play by Wednesday. But had you asked him earlier in the week, he genuinely anticipated missing the contest.
Last Friday, a day after suffering the sprain, he was on crutches and couldn’t walk. It was only marginally better by Monday, and when he tried a light jog that day, he couldn’t tolerate it.
After that workout, he admitted to being resigned to sitting out. But he stayed diligent with going through various treatment methods with the team’s training staff through the week, staying off of it the rest of the time, and taking some painkillers before the game.
St. Brown delivered a gutty performance, catching the team’s first and last pass of the game, finishing with six grabs for 92 yards. The final reception set up a game-sealing touchdown for Jahmyr Gibbs on the next snap.
Additionally, that sixth and final catch gave St. Brown the most receptions through five seasons for any player in NFL history, surpassing the five-year tally for longtime Saints receiver Michael Thomas.
St. Brown clung to the ball as he conducted his postgame interview.