Decker's return is a big boost for a Lions' offense that comes in ranked second in scoring (31.8) and 11th in total offense (353.7). Decker allowed just one sack in the first four games of the season.
"You get Decker back it only helps us," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Saturday. "Decker is a hell of a player and seen a lot of football and he makes guys around him better. Now you get that group back together, those five, and I think it will elevate us."
McNeill will be playing in his first game since tearing his ACL Dec. 15 in a loss to Buffalo. He's Detroit's best interior pass rusher and should give Detroit's front seven a big boost. The Lions will need their front seven to step up tonight and help stem their losses in the secondary.
Joining Arnold, Joseph and Maddox on today's inactive list for Detroit are running back Sione Vaki, safety Jammie Robinson, defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo.