Cade Mays Manages Ankle Injury as Detroit Lions Prepare Juice Scruggs

Detroit Lions center Cade Mays is dealing with a low-ankle sprain sustained after playing 22 flawless snaps in a Week 8 win against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated Mays is unlikely to practice early in the week, prompting the team to prepare backup center Juice Scruggs to start in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. Despite his brief appearance, film analysis highlighted Mays' high-level execution, strength, and flawless protection in both run and pass schemes.