ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions practiced without at least three starters Thursday as they prepare for this week's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Linebacker Ashlee Palmer became the third Lions starter to miss practice this week.

Defensive tackle Nick Fairley (shoulder) and right offensive tackle Jason Fox (groin) missed their second consecutive workouts, while left outside linebacker Ashlee Palmer (unknown) missed his first practice of the week.

Reserve safety Don Carey (hamstring) also did not dress for the workout.

Detroit opened the season relatively healthy, missing only fullback Montell Owens (short-term IR) and reserve rookie tight end Michael Williams (IR).

But Fox suffered a groin injury after just 15 snaps and was replaced by Hilliard, then Fairley suffered an apparent shoulder injury in the third quarter. He later returned to the game, but has yet to practice since.

Detroit (1-0) travels to Arizona (0-1) on Sunday for a 4:05 p.m. game.