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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown not expected to practice Wednesday Mon Oct 26, 03:51 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is not expected to practice on Wednesday after coming out of Sunday's win over the Packers with an ankle injury, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Campbell said there was optimism that St. Brown would be able to play in Sunday's home game against the Vikings, but that the wideout's practice work would be managed to keep him on track. St. Brown had nine catches for 153 yards while playing 78 percent of the offensive snaps. We'll follow this situation closely as the week progresses. |
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Lions | Goff throws for 303 yards, two touchdowns in win over Packers Sun Oct 25, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 22 of 32 passes for 303 yards with 2 touchdowns and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 19.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.0.
| Footballguys view: Goff continued his excellent season, and the Lions, despite some miscues and stalled drives, still racked up 415 yards of offense, got 26 first downs, and punted only twice. That normally leads to more than 20 points, but they'll take the win. The Lions face an aggressive Minnesota defense in Week 8. |
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Lions | LaPorta held to 1 catch for 18 yards in win over Packers Sun Oct 25, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught 1 pass for 18 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 11.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.3.
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Lions | Williams catches 5 passes for 91 yards, two touchdowns in win over Packers Sun Oct 25, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams caught 5 passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns on 9 targets in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 10.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.6.
| Footballguys view: Williams is becoming more of a focal point in the offense. His two touchdown catches Sunday made him the third player this season with multiple receiving TDs in back-to-back games, joining Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Lions play the Vikings in Week 8. |
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Lions | Gibbs runs for 116 yards in win over Packers Sun Oct 25, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ran 29 times for 116 yards, also caught 5 passes for 27 yards on 6 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 24.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.8.
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Lions | St. Brown catches 9 passes for 153 yards in win over Packers Sun Oct 25, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ran 1 time for -1 yard and also caught 9 passes for 153 yards on 11 targets in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 16.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.7.
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Lions | Lions activate Brian Branch, set for 2026 debut Sunday vs. Packers Sat Oct 24, 04:09 PM
The Lions activated S Brian Branch on Saturday. The Pro Bowl safety has not played since tearing his Achilles on Dec. 4 and is set to make his 2026 season debut on Sunday against the Packers.
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Lions | Brian Branch questionable for Sunday vs. Packers Fri Oct 23, 04:07 PM
Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Packers. Branch was a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, and Detroit expects him to have a 'big role' when he returns.
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Lions | No snap count for Brian Branch vs. Packers, expected to have 'big role' in return Thu Oct 22, 12:44 PM
Lions S Brian Branch will not be on a snap count in Sunday's game against the Packers. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said Thursday he expects Branch to have a significant impact on the Lions defense in his return.
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Lions | Brian Branch full on estimated report, 'shouldn't be any issues' for Packers game Wed Oct 21, 03:54 PM
Lions S Brian Branch was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Branch, who was designated for return from injured reserve last Friday, is not expected to have any issues for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Lions | Sam LaPorta 'disappointing' no extension, says he'll 'get paid somewhere else' Wed Oct 21, 02:54 PM
Lions TE Sam LaPorta voiced frustration about not getting a contract extension in an appearance on Pardon My Take. "It's disappointing that you go out there every week and bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, I broke my f--ing back for the team. And then I'm going out there this year and I'm balling, and maybe they're just not showing the love," LaPorta said. He added that "in three months, if I don't get to wear the Honolulu blue and play for the Lions anymore, it's going to be all good. I'll go get paid somewhere else."
| Footballguys view: The Lions and LaPorta broke off contract talks earlier this month, and the standout tight end is frustrated. If they're not completely broken off, there is a clear stalemate. A second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, LaPorta is looking to become one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league. |
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Lions | Brian Branch will be 'pushed' in practice to gauge how much he can play vs. Packers Mon Oct 19, 12:08 PM
Lions S Brian Branch will be pushed in practice this week so the team can get an idea of how much he could play, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday. Branch was designated for return from injured reserve on Friday, and the Lions had been targeting their Week 7 game against the Packers on Sunday, October 25, for his return.
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Lions | Brian Branch designated for return from injured reserve Fri Oct 16, 04:31 PM
Lions S Brian Branch has been designated for return from injured reserve. The Lions opened three roster spots on Friday by placing OL Ben Bartch, WR Tom Kennedy and LB Devin White on injured reserve during their bye week, and Branch and C Cade Mays could take two of those slots.
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Lions | Gibbs runs for 151 yards, two TDs, 56 receiving in win over Cardinals Sun Oct 11, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ran 25 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 5 passes for 56 yards on 6 targets in Sunday's 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 23.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 35.2.
| Footballguys view: With a 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, Gibbs has scored the most touchdowns before the age of 25 in NFL history. He now has 58, surpassing Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who scored 57 before turning 25. Also, of Gibbs' 6.0 yards per carry in Arizona, 3.7 yards per carry came after contact, his season high. Gibbs forced 10 missed tackles on rushes -- tied for his season high -- generating 48 yards on missed tackles, also a season high. The Lions will be off Week 6, so Gibbs' managers need to be ready to roll without him. |
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Lions | Goff throws for 271 yards, three touchdowns in win over Cardinals Sun Oct 11, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 19 of 30 passes for 271 yards with 3 touchdowns and ran 1 time for 1 yard and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 20.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 28.9.
| Footballguys view: With his three-passing-touchdown, zero-interception performance in Week 5, Goff now has 12 passing touchdowns and no giveaways through the first five games of the 2026 season. He is the first player in NFL history to have 12-plus passing touchdowns and no giveaways through their team's first five games of the season. He was also the QB1 overall with an average of 23 points per game through Sunday's late afternoon window. The Lions are off in Week 6. They return to play the Packers in Week 7. |
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Lions | Tom Kennedy carted off with knee injury, St. Brown fills in on punt returns Sun Oct 11, 05:20 PM
Lions WR Tom Kennedy suffered a knee injury on a punt return in the first half of Sunday's game against the Cardinals when his foot caught in the ground and his body bent awkwardly. Kennedy initially walked to the sideline and was treated in the blue tent, but he was eventually carted to the locker room. The Lions listed him as questionable to return. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown handled the next punt return and fumbled, but Detroit recovered.
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Lions | Tom Kennedy hurt, Amon-Ra St. Brown fills in on punt returns Sun Oct 11, 05:18 PM
Lions WR Tom Kennedy was hurt during Sunday's game against the Cardinals, leaving WR Amon-Ra St. Brown to handle punt returns. St. Brown fumbled a punt return, but the Lions recovered.
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Lions | Dan Campbell says 'good chance' Brian Branch returns to practice this week Mon Oct 5, 05:01 PM
Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) has a good chance to return to practice this week, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Monday.
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Lions | Goff throws for 412 yards, a touchdown in loss to Panthers Sun Oct 4, 11:45 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 32 of 52 passes for 412 yards with 1 touchdown in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 19.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.5.
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Lions | LaPorta catches 8 passes for 84 yards, a touchdown in loss to Panthers Sun Oct 4, 11:45 PM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught 8 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 9.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.4.
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Lions | Williams catches 6 passes for 102 yards in loss to Panthers Sun Oct 4, 11:45 PM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams caught 6 passes for 102 yards on 8 targets in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 9.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 13.2.
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Lions | Lions, Sam LaPorta break off contract talks after several weeks Sun Oct 4, 07:42 AM
The Lions and TE Sam LaPorta have broken off contract talks after attempting to work out a long-term deal over the first few weeks of the season, sources told NFL Network. A deal did not come together as hoped, and as of now LaPorta will be a free agent in 2027.
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Lions | Jameson Williams will not be charged after police assault investigation Wed Sep 30, 01:10 PM
Lions WR Jameson Williams will not be charged after police investigated him this month for an assault complaint. A woman had accused Williams of assaulting her.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown fine despite downtick in snaps Tue Sep 29, 01:38 AM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown saw a slight downtick in snaps in Sunday's win over the Jets because of an undisclosed injury.
| Footballguys view: St. Brown, who played just 48 of a possible 65 snaps, left the field slowly several times. Head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday that St. Brown should be fine. "He just had a little something. I don't think it's a huge thing. Our guys today had him checked out," Campbell said. "You know, Saint, he doesn't want to get anything checked out. He's fine. You ask him, he's fine. So I think we'll be OK there." We'll be watching for more. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs scores three TDs in win over Jets Sun Sep 27, 04:05 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, two rushing and the go-ahead score with 2:25 left, and finished with 164 yards from scrimmage in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets, giving him six touchdowns through three weeks.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs got the offense jumpstarted after early struggles with a long catch and run, and he was inevitable as the force that finished drives with touchdowns in the second half to help the Lions eke out another nerve-wracking home victory. The Lions offense hasn't been a dangerous downfield passing unit, but that hasn't stopped Gibbs from exceeding even the highest expectations through three weeks. |
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Lions | Isiah Pacheco unlikely to return before December Tue Sep 15, 02:46 AM
Lions running back Isiah Pacheco started the season on injured reserve, and he won't be on the field any time soon. Pacheco had back surgery and is out for the foreseeable future, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said today. "It's gonna be a while. It's gonna be a while. I really can't -- it'll be a significant amount of time," Campbell said of Pacheco's recovery.
| Footballguys view: Ian Rapoport reported that Pacheco could be back in December. The Lions could use some more depth at running back, as Jahmyr Gibbs had a huge workload on Sunday and can't realistically be expected to get that many carries every week. The Lions' No. 2 running back, Sione Vaki, struggled in pass protection on Sunday, and Campbell described him as "inconsistent." For now, the backup running back situation in Detroit is still an open question. |
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Lions | Campbell: Jahmyr Gibbs has more to give Mon Sep 14, 01:37 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs had a career-high 29 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, and he added five catches for 30 yards. That's an enormous workload for any player, but Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the game that Gibbs could do even more. "Certainly, we know what Gibbs is, what he's capable of, and he's still not there yet," Campbell said. "And I mean that in a good way."
| Footballguys view: What more could Gibbs do? Campbell said that on a day when Gibbs' longest run was 21 yards, he's capable of breaking some much longer runs than that. To be clear, Campbell is not looking for Gibbs, who was this week's RB1 through Sunday night, to get 29 carries a game for 17 games. That would be 493 carries for the season, which would be the second-most in NFL history. But Campbell said he's happy to keep feeding Gibbs the rock. |
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Lions | St. Brown scores twice on 10 catches, Williams plagued by drops Sun Sep 13, 08:31 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 10 of 14 targets for two touchdowns. Jameson Williams caught four of nine targets for 45 yards in the 31-30 overtime win over the Saints.
| Footballguys view: The Drew Petzing offense didn't exactly threaten much with downfield passing, but Jameson Williams multiple drops didn't help. Williams did catch a ball at the one-yard line, but after one game it is clear that St. Brown should still be the receiver that Jared Goff trusts in important situations. They head to Buffalo for a Thursday night game next. |
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Lions | Gibbs carries offense in overtime win Sun Sep 13, 08:29 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs had 29 carries for 156 yards and two scores and caught all five targets for 30-yards in the 31-30 overtime win.
| Footballguys view: This is the kind of output you hoped for if you took Gibbs No. 1 overall, but it's fair to wonder if he can hold up all year under this kind of workload. The team barely used Sione Vaki behind Gibbs, but he appears to be the next man up if Gibbs goes down. |
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Lions | RB Jacob Saylors has earned the trust of coaches Sat Sep 5, 02:50 PM
According to Tim Twentyman, RB Jacob Saylors runs hard and has earned the trust of the coaching staff not only with his play on offense but also his play on special teams. He led the preseason in total scrimmage yards. He could be in the mix to return kicks if active on gameday.
| Footballguys view: With Isiah Pacheco on IR to begin the season (the team hopes he returns this year), Saylors is going to be the primary backup to Jahmyr Gibbs. We might see Gibbs get the largest workload of his career so far in 2026, so Saylors may not get much time on the field unless Gibbs needs a breather. Undrafted out of East Tennessee State in 2023, Saylors has bounced around to a few different NFL teams and was a standout player in the UFL. In super deep dynasty, we are monitoring his progress. |
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Lions | RB Isiah Pacheco placed on IR; out at least four weeks Tue Sep 1, 04:27 PM
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said last week that he couldn't say anything "definitive" about running back Isiah Pacheco's status for Week 1, but the picture cleared up on Tuesday. The Lions announced that Pacheco has been placed on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: Pacheco dealt with a sprained MCL earlier this summer, but Campbell indicated a back injury is the greater concern at the moment. No matter the main ailment, Pacheco will miss at least four games as a result of Tuesday's move. Jacob Saylors is now in line to be the No. 2 back behind Jahmyr Gibbs for the first month of the season. |
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Lions | Four DET players signed to practice squad Mon Aug 31, 09:36 PM
Free-agent QB Luke Altmyer (Lions), WR Lucky Jackson (Lions), WR Tom Kennedy (Lions), and TE Thomas Gordon (Lions) were added to the Detroit Lions practice squad, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Lions | Two begin on reserve/injured list Sun Aug 30, 07:11 PM
Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) and S Kerby Joseph (knee) will each begin the season on the reserve/injured list with a designation to return. They'll be required to miss a minimum of four games.
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Lions | Luke Altmyer let go, Josh Dobbs is backup Sun Aug 30, 06:58 PM
Detroit Lions QB Luke Altmyer was cut Sunday, Aug. 30, so QB Josh Dobbs will serve as the primary backup to QB Jared Goff.
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Detroit Lions WR Greg Dortch was released Sunday, Aug. 30, according to a source.
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Lions | IR possible for Jimmy Rolder Fri Aug 28, 07:15 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jimmy Rolder (leg) will likely start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Eric Woodyard.
Link to story Lions | IR likely for Cade Mays Thu Aug 27, 07:36 PM
Detroit Lions C Cade Mays (wrist) will likely start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Eric Woodyard.
Link to story Lions | Payton Turner placed on IR Thu Aug 27, 04:35 PM
Detroit Lions DE Payton Turner (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Lions | Isiah Pacheco uncertain for Week 1 Thu Aug 27, 01:15 PM
Detroit Lions RB Isiah Pacheco (back, MCL sprain) is uncertain for Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
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Lions | Cedrick Wilson cut from IR Wed Aug 26, 05:22 PM
Detroit Lions WR Cedrick Wilson (knee) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 26, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
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Lions | Gus Hartwig signs with DET Tue Aug 25, 05:39 PM
Free-agent OL Gus Hartwig (Jets) has signed with the Detroit Lions, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Lions also placed LB Damone Clark (undisclosed) on the reserve/injured list.
Link to story Lions | Sam LaPorta returns to practice field Tue Aug 25, 04:48 PM
The Lions got one of their key offensive players back on the field on Tuesday. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, tight end Sam LaPorta returned to practice after missing less than a week with a hip injury.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Dan Campbell had said that he wasn't sure if LaPorta's injury would linger into the regular season. But LaPorta took part in individual and team drills on Tuesday. LaPorta caught 40 passes for 489 yards with three touchdowns in 2025. He missed much of the season due to a back injury. He is currently being drafted as TE6, ahead of Kyle Pitts and Harold Fannin Jr. |
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Lions | Kareem Hunt visits Detroit Tue Aug 25, 02:41 PM
Free agent RB Kareem Hunt (Chiefs) visited the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Aug. 24.
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Lions | Damone Clark out indefinitely Tue Aug 25, 01:25 PM
Detroit Lions LB Damone Clark is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to story Lions | DET signs Jason Taylor II Mon Aug 24, 08:28 PM
Free-agent Jason Taylor II (Chiefs) was signed by the Detroit Lions, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Lions | Kye Robichaux cut from IR Mon Aug 24, 06:21 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kye Robichaux (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Lions | Roydell Williams signed Mon Aug 24, 04:54 PM
Free-agent RB Roydell Williams (Colts) signed with the Detroit Lions Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Two players added to injured reserve Mon Aug 24, 04:49 PM
Detroit Lions RB Raheem Blackshear (undisclosed) and WR Cedrick Wilson (knee) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24.
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Lions | Michael Niese carted off Sat Aug 22, 03:54 PM
Detroit Lions OG Michael Niese (undisclosed) was carted off the field after suffering an undisclosed injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. He was spotted leaving the locker room with crutches.
Link to story Lions | Minor issue for Ennis Rakestraw Fri Aug 21, 07:45 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during practice Thursday, Aug. 20, but the injury is not believed to be serious.
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