Detroit Lions DE Marcus Davenport doubtful vs. Buccaneers because of groin injury

The Detroit Lions will likely be without one of their top pass rushers in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Defensive end Marcus Davenport is doubtful to play due to a groin injury, the team announced Friday. Davenport suffered the injury in practice on Thursday and did not participate in Friday's practice.

Davenport has been a key part of the Lions' defense this season, recording 4.5 sacks and 11 tackles in 10 games. His absence will be a big blow to the Lions' pass rush, especially against a Buccaneers offense that has allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL this season.

Davenport's injury is the latest in a long line of injuries that have plagued the Lions this season.

The Lions have already lost several key players to injury, including quarterback Jared Goff, running back D'Andre Swift, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The team is now 4-7 and in danger of missing the playoffs.

The Lions will need to find a way to generate pressure on Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady without Davenport in the lineup. Trey Flowers and Aidan Hutchinson will likely be asked to step up in his absence.

The Buccaneers are favored to win Sunday's game, but the Lions will be looking to pull off an upset.

The Buccaneers are 6-5 and in first place in the NFC South. The Lions are 4-7 and in last place in the NFC North. The Buccaneers have won the last two meetings between the two teams.

The Lions will need to play their best game of the season to beat the Buccaneers. The team will need to generate pressure on Brady, force turnovers, and limit the Buccaneers' offense. The Lions will also need to score points, something they have struggled to do this season.

The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

The game will be televised on FOX.