Brandon Pettigrew (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Pettigrew (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

Pettigrew was not able to practice at all this week, so he will almost certainly not suit up Sunday. Pettigrew's top backups, Eric Ebron and Joseph Fauria, have been ruled out for Sunday's game, so the Lions will be pretty thin at the tight end position in Week 8. Kellen Davis, who was just signed Monday, seems likely to be the Lions' starting tight end.