Lions Matt Patricia: Ty Johnson is in protocol.

Related players: Paul Perkins, J.D. McKissic

Looks like it may be tough for Johnson to come back for Week 11. If he's out, McKissic is probably the back to own especially in PPR leagues.

Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson and right tackle Rick Wagner were both ruled out of the second half of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears after suffering concussions.

Related players: Paul Perkins, J.D. McKissic

Johnson suffered his concussion in the first quarter and then walked back to the locker room, not to return. Perkins and McCissic were the only backs left, and if Johnson can't go in Week 11, that duo would likely split the workload.

Mired in a three-game losing streak, the Lions are dealing with another setback made official on Tuesday.

Running back Kerryon Johnson has been placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury, the team announced.

Related players: Ty Johnson, J.D. McKissic

Johnson will miss at least the next eight games. The earliest he can return is Week 16, which pretty much puts him back for fantasy finals in most leagues. Unless you have an IR spot, he would be risky to keep on your bench in redraft leagues. Ty Johnson will be a popular pickup this week as will McKissic. Ty Johnson should get the early down work with McKissic a change of pace option.

Kerryon Johnson met with Detroit Lions doctors Monday, but otherwise coach Matt Patricia had little update about the right knee injury his running back suffered in a 42-30 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted Monday night Johnson "is expected to miss 'some time' with a knee injury" and is week to week. Schefter does not expect Johnson to play Sunday against the New York Giants.

Related players: Ty Johnson, J.D. McKissic

The story said not much is known by Patricia at the moment but he hopes to have some clarity Tuesday. He said Johnson told him he was fine in a brief conversation. Johnson wore a knee brace after leaving the game and rode a stationary bike, but never returned. Ty Johnson will be a huge pickup this week on the wire with a nice matchup against the Giants. McKissic will remain in the passing down role. Hopefully we get more of a timeline, perhaps Tuesday, but for now it looks like Ty Johnson will get the start Week 8 at least.

Lions running back Kerryon Johnson went to the locker room with a knee injury in the second quarter, then later re-emerged on the sideline with a brace on his right knee.

Related players: Ty Johnson, J.D. McKissic

Johnson had a noticeable limp according to reports so his Week 8 status is a big question right now. Ty Johnson will likely be a poplar pickup this week if he's still available on waiver wires and should take over if Kerryon Johnson misses time. The Lions have a nice matchup against the Giants in Week 8.