Report: Cardinals’ Greg Dortch expected to play vs. Lions despite hamstring injury

Arizona Cardinals slot receiver Greg Dortch is expected to play Sunday against the defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Dortch showed up on the injury report Friday with a hamstring issue, and the Cardinals deemed him questionable for Sunday’s Week 3 matchup.

The Cardinals also listed offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum and defensive tackle Dante Stills questionable. Detroit linebacker Alex Anzalone, cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Graham Glasgow and wide receiver Isaiah Williams are also questionable.

Could be a big week ahead for Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch. #AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/w9sSbJef24

— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) September 18, 2024

Dortch led the Cardinals in receiving during their Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills with six catches on eight targets for 47 yards. Last week, in a 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams, Dortch caught only two passes for 11 yards, but Detroit presents a potentially opportune matchup for him.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers slot receiver Chris Godwin devoured the Lions’ defense last week in a win, catching seven passes for 177 yards and a touchdown.

Dortch suiting up completes a Cardinals arsenal that quarterback Kyler Murray found for 17-of-21 passing, 266 yards and three touchdowns last week.

Seven targets caught multiple balls, notably rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. and his four catches for 130 yards and two scores.

The Cardinals are looking to start the season 2-1 for the first time since their 7-0 start back in 2021.

The game kicks off at 1:25 p.m. on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app. 

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