Is Romeo Doubs playing tonight? Packers WR's status explored for Week 14 TNF duel vs. Lions

Romeo Doubs is a key part of the Green Bay Packers offense. The Nevada product has an almost telepathic connection with quarterback Jordan Love, and together, the duo has tormented opposing defenses.

Let's examine Doubs' availability ahead of the Packers' crucial Thursday night football game against the Detroit Lions.

Is Romeo Doubs playing tonight?

No, Romeo Doubs is not playing in tonight's matchup against the Detroit Lions. That's because the pacey wide receiver is dealing with a concussion, and he's been unable to clear the league's concussion protocol in time for the Thursday Night Football game.

Doubs sustained the injury during his team's win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. He promptly departed the contest and hasn't played in the league since, as he has recovered from the head injury. Thus, expect Jayden Reed, Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks to split the targets usually reserved for Doubs in the Packers' offense.

Doubs is one of many important Green Bay Packers starters set to miss tonight's game. According to the team's injury report, he'll be joined by superstar cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee), fellow cornerback Corey Ballentine (also knee), and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring).

The Packers will hope that these key players can be sufficiently replaced against a red-hot Detroit Lions team on Thursday night.

How has Romeo Doubs performed this season?

Romeo Doubs is enjoying a low-key yet efficient session with the Green Bay Packers. Yes, Doubs' stat line of 34 catches, 483 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 10 games isn't WR1 numbers, but he gets the job done. Moreover, the Packers operate at wide receiver in a committee system, with no true WR1 being utilized.

This season, Doubs, Jayden Reed and Christian Watson have led the team in receiving in different games. They all have a great understanding of Jordan Love, and any one of them can go off on the required game day.

That's one of the reasons behind the Packers' 9-3 record this season and their three-game winning streak. Their next game is against the division-leading Detroit Lions in a crunch Thursday Night Football game at Detroit. It could significantly affect both teams' playoff seedings at the end of the regular season.