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Lions OT Blake Miller ‘optimistic’ about playing despite knee injury

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller remains hopeful about taking the field despite contending with a knee issue, even after sitting out practice on the team's opening injury report for Week 2. The rookie starting right tackle debuted during a thrilling 31-30 overtime triumph against the New Orleans Saints, a game where Detroit let slip a 21-point advantage before ultimately prevailing.

Health concerns along the offensive front extend beyond Miller as Detroit prepares for an upcoming clash with the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Dan Campbell addressed an injury to starting left guard Christian Mahogany, noting the issue is not viewed as a major long-term problem though playing on Thursday could prove difficult.

Mahogany, Juice Scruggs, and Cade Mays—who suffered a broken wrist—round out a battered unit that previously saw Mahogany competing with Ben Bartch for his starting spot.