ALLEN PARK -- The Philadelphia Eagles canceled practice on Wednesday because they have so many injuries. The Lions don’t have that problem.

Detroit was at full strength on Wednesday as preparations began for Sunday’s game in Philadelphia. That includes left tackle Taylor Decker, linebacker Jarrad Davis and defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand, none of whom played in last week’s win against the Chargers.

Decker is battling a sore back, and Tyrell Crosby took his place at left tackle. Crosby held up well, especially in pass protection, allowing no sacks and just two pressures. But Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell deserves credit too for scheming some help. The game plan favored runs and short passes early on, which took a lot of pressure off Crosby. Detroit also attached a tight end for some blocking help, especially early, before opening up the game plan late.

“We were really happy with the way all five of those guys played up front,” Bevell said. "To get out of that game with no sacks was really a credit to them. The way they were able to handle those two guys on the edges – those guys are as good as they come. Still had some improvements that he could make, but really liked the effort that he put out there.

"We gave (Crosby) opportunities in one-on-one matchups. There’s still maybe some technique things that we would like to get cleaned up, I know that he’s working on it, but for the first time going out there with me being here, I was pleased with his performance.”

Davis hasn’t played this season because of an ankle injury he sustained on Aug. 23. The injury appeared to be serious at the time, but proved to be only a high ankle sprain. Davis ramped up his workload in practice last week, was back at it Wednesday and could return as soon as Sunday in Philly.

Rookie Jahlani Tavai has started in Davis’ place at middle linebacker the last two weeks, and he’s been productive. He has 11 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble at the goal line that helped Detroit hang against Los Angeles. He was nominated for NFL rookie of the week for his efforts.

It remains unclear what exactly the Lions will do with Tavai when Davis returns, but he did practice at every linebacker spot in training camp and started as part of a 3-4 look in the lone preseason game where all the 'backers played.

“I think we’ll figure it out as we go thorough there," Patricia said. “I’m trying to have as many good players as possible out on the field, as much as we can. Certainly, with Jahlani, he’s kind of been forced in to some action here. Live reps, game reps are always the best ones to get. I think he’s tried to take full advantage of those as we go forward.”

Detroit’s health stands in stark contrast to Philadelphia, which scrapped practice on Wednesday in favor of just a walk-through.

Receiver DeSean Jackson is expected to miss multiple weeks with an abdominal strain. Fellow receiver Alshon Jeffery and tight end Dallas Goedert have calf strains and their statuses for Sunday are in question. On defense, the Eagles are without tackles Malik Jackson and Tim Jernigan because of foot injuries.

Star tight end Zach Ertz (ribs) and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (foot) also are banged up.

“It’s not like the sky is falling and guys aren’t going to play,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson told Detroit reporters after canceling practice. "I just wanted them to get the mental reps today and we don’t have to do it in a full-speed, team-type of practice.

"It’s not full speed, it’s about 70%, but I just call it a walk-through. Jog-through is probably a better term, so that the guys that are a little banged up can still get that mental rep and still be in the practice without having the full speed or the physicality of having pads on during that practice.”