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Lions | RB Jacob Saylors questionable for Week 9 Fri Nov 6, 06:40 PM
Lions RB Jacob Saylors (neck) is listed as questionable on the Week 9 injury report. Jacob Saylors was limited in Friday's practice.
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Lions | Sione Vaki questionable for Sunday against Dolphins Fri Nov 6, 04:12 PM
Lions RB Sione Vaki (ankle) is questionable to play in Sunday's Week 9 game against the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Vaki handled a season-high 12 touches last week but unfortunately left the game with an ankle injury. He's not someone you'd rely on in fantasy, and his workload hardly impacts Jahmyr Gibbs. However, if he misses time, it will be worth seeing who the Lions call up as the backup, as that player may have some injury-away upside. |
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown questionable for Week 9 at Dolphins Fri Nov 6, 04:12 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is questionable for Sunday's game at the Dolphins with a rib injury. He was limited in practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Few players are as tough as St. Brown, and he'll assuredly do whatever he can to play this weekend. Luckily, the Lions and Dolphins play early, so we'll know by 11:30 a.m. ET whether he is active or not. Assuming he goes, you can't bench him. If he's out, Jameson Williams will become a plug-and-play WR1. |
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Lions | Brian Branch full Thursday, 'positioning himself to play' Thu Nov 5, 04:06 PM
Lions S Brian Branch was a full participant at practice on Thursday as he makes steady progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. He still has steps to clear, including clearance from an independent doctor, but his return to the practice field suggests he is positioning himself to play against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown limited Thursday, 'on track' to play vs. Dolphins Thu Nov 5, 04:06 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown was limited at practice on Thursday after the team held a walkthrough on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: St. Brown got a little banged up recently, but expectations are that he is on track to play against the Dolphins on Sunday. A full participation on Friday would help us feel better about his status, but if he's on track to play we'll squelch any concern. |
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Lions | Sione Vaki emerges as change-of-pace back, 'gained a lot of trust' per Dan Campbell Tue Nov 3, 03:24 PM
Lions RB Sione Vaki had career highs of 11 carries and 65 yards in Sunday's win over the Vikings, spelling RB Jahmyr Gibbs, who ran 23 times for 153 yards.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs leads the NFL with 191 touches through seven games. "He was going to need to get some carries for us, some significant carries. They needed to be real yards, and he was going to need to be able to pass protect for us," head coach Dan Campbell said of Vaki. Don't expect the Lions to lighten Gibbs' workload noticeably, but having a viable alternative is helpful. |
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Lions | Lions say 'preliminary indications are positive' for Jack Campbell Mon Nov 2, 02:36 PM
The Lions offered the following update: "Jack Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital," the team said. "Preliminary indications are positive and out of respect for Jack and his family we will not share further information at this time."
| Footballguys view: Campbell was injured making a tackle on Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson on the first play of the fourth quarter Sunday. He was carted off on a backboard, taken to the hospital for evaluation of a neck injury and kept there overnight. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Lions | Jack Campbell to remain hospitalized overnight after injury against Vikings Sun Nov 1, 07:25 PM
Lions LB Jack Campbell will remain hospitalized overnight after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury in Sunday's game against the Vikings, the team said. Campbell was carted off on a backboard and taken to the hospital for evaluation of a neck injury earlier Sunday.
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Lions | Gibbs runs for 153 yards, one TD in win over Vikings, Vaki adds 65 rushing yards Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ran 23 times for 153 yards and a touchdown and also caught 2 passes for 15 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 22.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.8. Backup Sione Vaki gained 65 yards on 11 carries and added a catch for five yards on his only target.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs and the rest of the Lions offense met the physical intensity of the Vikings defense and then some in the running game, and the quality of the running game dictated the result of this hard-fought divisional battle. The Vikings' blitz of blitzes doesn't matter as much when they can't stop you from running the ball for first downs. Sione Vaki becomes a priority pickup as long as bench size allows backup running backs to be carried with the Lions morphing into an "establish it" team in Week 8. |
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Lions | Jack Campbell taken to hospital for evaluation of neck injury Sun Nov 1, 03:57 PM
Lions LB Jack Campbell is being transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury, the team said during Sunday's game against the Vikings. Campbell was carted off on a backboard earlier in the game.
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Lions | Jack Campbell carted off on a backboard against Vikings Sun Nov 1, 03:35 PM
Lions LB Jack Campbell was placed on a backboard and carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Vikings. Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson appeared to be in tears as Campbell was taken off.
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Lions | Brian Branch ruled out vs. Vikings with a concussion Sun Nov 1, 02:55 PM
Lions S Brian Branch has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a concussion. Branch will now have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can return.
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Lions | Brian Branch ruled out for second half vs. Vikings Sun Nov 1, 02:50 PM
Lions S Brian Branch was ruled out for the second half of Sunday's Week 8 game against the Vikings. Branch went to the locker room earlier in the game after a helmet-to-helmet collision with teammate DE D.J. Wonnum.
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Lions | D.J. Wonnum carted off, Brian Branch also leaves after collision with teammate Sun Nov 1, 02:23 PM
Lions DE D.J. Wonnum was carted off after colliding with teammate S Brian Branch late in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings. Both players had to be taken off the field after the collision.
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Lions | D.J. Wonnum carted off, Brian Branch to locker room after helmet-to-helmet collision Sun Nov 1, 02:23 PM
Lions DE D.J. Wonnum was carted off late in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings after he and S Brian Branch hit each other helmet-to-helmet while trying to bring down WR Justin Jefferson on a catch. Branch was able to walk off the field but went to the locker room for further examination. The Vikings led the Lions 7-3 with two minutes remaining in the second quarter.
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Lions | D.J. Wonnum carted off after injury on tackle of Justin Jefferson Sun Nov 1, 02:19 PM
Lions DE D.J. Wonnum was injured during Sunday's game against the Vikings and was being carted off the field. Wonnum, a former Viking, was hurt making a tackle on Vikings WR Justin Jefferson.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown checked in locker room, returns for next possession Sun Nov 1, 01:53 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown had to be checked in the locker room during Sunday's game against the Vikings after going down on a play in the end zone that was eventually ruled an incomplete pass. He was back on the sideline and on the field for the next possession.
| Footballguys view: St. Brown led the team with 7 receptions for 46 yards plus a 10-yard rush. During the matchup, he also set an NFL record as the fastest player to reach 600 career receptions (in 90 games). Detroit will play the Dolphins in Week 9. |
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown off injury report, 'good to go' for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 03:33 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is off the injury report and good to go for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Vikings. St. Brown was a full participant in practice Thursday.
| Footballguys view: St. Brown was one of a handful of vets who missed Wednesday's practice, but he'll play Sunday against the Vikings after practicing on Thursday and Friday. He's a plug-and-play WR1. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs off injury report, 'good to go' for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 03:33 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (shoulder) is off the injury report and good to go for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Vikings. Gibbs did not practice Wednesday before returning to practice Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Wednesday seemed to be a light practice, as quite a few veterans were off. Gibbs has logged back-to-back practices since then and can be relied on as an elite RB1 against the Vikings this week. |
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Lions | Kerby Joseph eased back into practice, 'real practice' planned for next week Fri Oct 30, 03:27 PM
Lions S Kerby Joseph returned to practice this week after the team opened his 21-day window to return from the PUP list; he has not played since Week 6 last season because of a knee injury. Joseph has done mostly individual and side work, taking part in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before working off to the side on Friday. "We haven't taken any team reps. It's all been individual in group, but he's handled that well," head coach Dan Campbell said on Friday. "And then next week we'll have him in real practice. That'll be the plan."
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Lions | Lions won't limit Jahmyr Gibbs' workload: 'He probably wants more' Thu Oct 29, 06:03 PM
The Lions won't limit RB Jahmyr Gibbs' heavy workload. 'He probably wants more,' the report quotes. Gibbs is on pace for 471 touches this season, the most in the NFL since James Wilder had 492 touches for Tampa Bay in 1984.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown a full participant Thursday, says ankle is 'fine' Thu Oct 29, 04:18 PM
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown was a full participant in practice on Thursday. St. Brown said his ankle is fine and that he just got it stepped on a couple of times last week.
| Footballguys view: It's a huge divisional game for the Lions against the Vikings in Week 8. Upgraded from a "DNP" on Wednesday, St. Brown is on track to play. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs returns to practice Thursday, says 'I'm good' after shoulder issue Thu Oct 29, 04:04 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (shoulder) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. Gibbs downplayed the injury after practice, saying he was surprised by an alert on his phone listing him as questionable. "Yeah, just got dinged up a little bit, a little shoulder thing, but I'm good, though. I'm straight," Gibbs said. There are no indications the injury will affect his availability against the Vikings on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs says he's good to go, and Fantasy GMs can start him as per usual. The Vikings defense will throw the kitchen sink at the Lions' offense, but Gibbs could still finish with RB1 production. |
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Lions | Kerby Joseph returns to practice as Lions open 21-day PUP window Wed Oct 28, 05:07 PM
Lions S Kerby Joseph returned to the practice field on Wednesday for the first time this season as the team opened his 21-day window to come off the PUP list. Joseph has not played in a game since Week 6 last season because of a knee injury and still has to get back into game shape and make sure the knee responds positively. Head coach Dan Campbell said Joseph has "checked all those boxes" in his rehab, adding, "the rest is just how does he react to football, movement skills of true football with real bodies and the intensity of it."
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs does not practice Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 04:57 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs did not participate in practice on Wednesday because of a shoulder injury. Gibbs ran for 116 yards in Sunday's win over the Packers.
| Footballguys view: The Lions could be giving Gibbs a bit of rest here. We're not overly concerned with his availability in Week 8 at this time. Let's see what Gibbs can do on Friday at the latest as the team prepares for a Week 8 contest against the Vikings. |
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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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