Taylor Decker Adjusts to Shoulder Injury

Taylor Decker, the Detroit Lions' left tackle, felt guilty watching his team struggle in the first half against the Houston Texans due to his absence from the game caused by a rotator cuff strain. Decker, who has been dealing with multiple injuries this season, expressed that he felt personally responsible for the team's poor performance, which saw them trailing 23-7 at halftime. Despite his desire to play, Decker acknowledged the importance of his health and has communicated with the medical staff to ensure he doesn't rush back too soon. He plans to return for the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and coach Dan Campbell has indicated optimism about his chances of playing. Decker emphasized the significance of every game for him, especially with the team aiming for the playoffs, and recognizes that he needs to be protected from his own eagerness to participate.