Foote in Lions lineup, as expected

Nov 15, 2009 - 5:12 PM MINNEAPOLIS(AP) -- Middle linebacker Larry Foote is in the lineup for the Detroit Lions at Minnesota.

Foote was listed as questionable this week because of a knee injury, but he has started every game since the beginning of the 2004 season, 89 straight. Starting outside linebacker Ernie Sims is out with a hamstring injury.

The Lions had defensive end Cliff Avril, who has started four games this year, and defensive tackle Landon Cohen, who has three starts, on the inactive list.

For the Vikings on Sunday, punt returner Jaymar Johnson was inactive, putting Darius Reynaud back in that role. Cornerback Antoine Winfield was declared out with a foot injury earlier.

Wide receiver Bernard Berrian, questionable with a hamstring problem, was in the lineup.