Lions rule out rookies Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany for Week 2 at Bills

Two starting offensive linemen were ruled out on the short week, creating immediate lineup changes and increasing the importance of depth players on the offensive front for a primetime road game.

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- Blake Miller — knee; non-participant in all walkthroughs; ruled OUT for Week 2.
- Christian Mahogany — hip; left Week 1 in first quarter; non-participant in walkthroughs; ruled OUT.
- Both absences remove two projected starters from the offensive line and force Detroit to rely on veteran depth on a four-day turnaround.
- Larry Borom is expected to fill the right tackle spot in Miller’s place.
- Ben Bartch replaced Mahogany in Week 1 and is the leading candidate to start at left guard.
- Center Juice Scruggs progressed to full participation in midweek work and remains available, increasing the importance of continuity in the middle.

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