# Lions plan to have Branch and Mays in lineup

> Lions set to play Brian Branch and Cade Mays this week after injuries.
- Title: Lions plan to have Branch and Mays in lineup · NBC Sports
- Summary: Lions set to play Brian Branch and Cade Mays this week after injuries. Detroit Lions will play safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays in Week 7 against…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-plan-to-have-brian-branch-cade-mays-in-lineup-this-week
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:30:34.99+00:00
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- Topics: detroit lions, brian branch, cade mays, nfl, week 7, green bay packers, sports
## Lions plan to have Branch and Mays
Lions plan to have Brian Branch and Cade Mays in lineup this week.
## Players returning from injuries
Branch tore his Achilles last season and Mays broke his wrist over the summer.
## Coach Campbell's statement
Head coach Dan Campbell said they plan on playing both players barring negative developments.
## Players activated for Week 7
Lions will need to formally activate both players by placing three on injured reserve.
## Key takeaway

Detroit Lions will play safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays in Week 7 against Packers after both returned from injuries.