Dan Campbell feels better about playing Taylor Decker this week

The Lions played without left tackle Taylor Decker last Sunday, but things appear to be heading in the right direction this weekend.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said at a news conference Wednesday that Decker remains questionable due to a shoulder injury. However, Campbell said he feels better about his chances of playing than he did earlier in the week.

‘I think so will be able to to make it,” Campbell said via Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News.

Dan Skipper started in place of Decker in their win over the Texans.

Tight end Sam LaPorta injured his shoulder in that game. Campbell said LaPorta did not practice Wednesday heading into the weekend.