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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 6:45 PM
Vaki (thumb) was limited in Wednesday's practice,
Analysis: Seemingly on the injury report weekly due to various ailments this season, Vaki has appeared in eight games, playing just one offensive snap and another 136 on special teams. He carries next to no fantasy value. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra No targets in return to action
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 2:34 PM
Zylstra did not garner a target in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Zylstra made his return to action after missing 11 contests with a knee injury, immediately taking over as the team's primary tight end, logging 35 offensive snaps to backup Anthony Firkser's 22 snaps on offense. Zylstra will have a chance to be more involved moving forward with Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) on injured reserve, and he'll look to reel in his first pass of the year in Week 16 against Pittsburgh. |
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Anthony Firkser Anthony Firkser Catchless in Week 15
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 2:28 PM
Firkser did not garner a target in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Firkser saw his offensive snap count drop from 35 to 22 in Week 15 with Shane Zylstra returning from a knee injury that forced him to miss 11 contests. Firkser has now caught both of his targets for 11 yards while playing 75 snaps on offense over four games with Detroit this year, and he has little-to-no fantasy utility moving forward. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Blanked in Week 15
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 9:52 AM
TeSlaa failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: TeSlaa maintained his edge as the team's No. 3 wide receiver in Week 15, playing 39 offensive snaps to Kalif Raymond's 11, but the rookie went without a catch for the third time in five games. The wideout found the end zone in each of the last two games entering Sunday, both of which were with Raymond sidelined by an ankle injury, but TeSlaa's streak was snapped against Los Angeles. TeSlaa has shown great potential in Detroit's offense during his rookie campaign, but he's been limited to eight catches on 15 targets while scoring four touchdowns over 14 contests. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Limited workload in return
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 9:48 AM
Raymond caught his only target for 20 yards and added 15 yards on a punt return in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Raymond was making his return to action after missing two weeks with an ankle injury, and he was only on the field for 11 offensive plays. He was outpaced by rookie wideout Isaac TeSlaa (39) in offensive snaps, though TeSlaa failed to reel in his only target. Raymond has yet to find the end zone through the air this season, and he's now caught 16 of 20 targets for 170 yards over 12 contests this year. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Reaches end zone in defeat
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:43 PM
Montgomery carried the ball seven times for 32 yards and a touchdown and failed to reel in his only target in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Montgomery was able to reach the end zone for the third straight week, plunging in for a one-yard score in the fourth quarter. The running back has now gone five straight games without double-digit carries after having reached at least 11 totes in seven of the team's first nine contests of the year. Montgomery has now turned 136 carries into 635 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 21 of 26 targets for 164 yards over 14 games this season. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Strong play in loss to former club
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 9:49 PM
Goff completed 25 of 41 pass attempts for 338 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Matthew Stafford bested Goff in a battle of quarterbacks who were traded for each other back in 2021. The latter actually finished with the superior fantasy score after Goff set a new season high in passing yards. It was the fourth time this season that the Cal product threw for three touchdowns with no interceptions, resulting in a sparkling 5.8 TD:INT through 14 starts. Goff will look to continue his strong fantasy campaign when the Lions host the Steelers next Sunday. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Muted in loss to Rams
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 9:10 PM
Gibbs rushed 13 times for 38 yards while catching four of seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Gibbs was shut down by the Rams' ninth-ranked rush defense Sunday, resulting in a rare dud from the fantasy stud. Backfield mate David Montgomery (7-32-1) cashed in Detroit's lone rushing score in the loss, adding salt to the wounds of Gibbs' fantasy managers in Week 15. It was the third time this season that Gibbs was held to under 60 yards from scrimmage with no trips to the end zone. That said, he has still generated over 1,500 combined yards and 16 total touchdowns across 14 appearances in 2025. Look for Gibbs to get back on track in a home matchup against the Steelers next Sunday. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Red-hot play continues
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:39 PM
Williams caught seven of nine targets for 134 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Williams continued his recent string of WR1 performances by nearly matching the season-best line of 7-144-1 he produced against the Packers in Week 13. The Alabama product is averaging 95.3 yards per game since Detroit's Week 8 bye, and that includes a zero-catch dud against the Giants. Amon-Ra St. Brown (13-164-2) also feasted against the Rams' secondary, proving that this passing attack can generate two fantasy stars simultaneously. Williams needs just 64 receiving yards against the Steelers next Sunday in order to reach the 1,000-yard plateau in consecutive seasons. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Posts 13-164-2 line Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:22 PM
St. Brown finished with 13 receptions on 18 targets for 164 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: St. Brown's pair of scores in the first half helped give the Lions a couple of early leads in Sunday's shootout. While his team wasn't able to hang on to win the contest, the fantasy star did his part while recording season-high marks in receptions, targets and yardage. St. Brown has looked like his usual dominant self in the two games since giving his fantasy managers a scare with an early exit due to an ankle injury on Thanksgiving Day. The 25-year-old's standout performance against the Rams helped him reach 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth consecutive campaign. St. Brown boasts a healthy 94-1,140-11 receiving line heading into next Sunday's tilt against Pittsburgh. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Suiting up Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:30 PM
Vaki (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Vaki has been dealing with a thumb issue throughout December but hasn't missed any time because of the injury. With Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both healthy, Vaki probably won't get much (if any work) on offense against Los Angeles, though he has consistently served as a core special-teamer. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Making return Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:25 PM
Zylstra (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Rams.
Analysis: Zylstra was hurt in Week 2 against Chicago and subsequently landed on IR. He was activated Saturday and is now officially ready to return to action. With Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) both on injured reserve, there is room for Zylstra to carve out a tangible role in the Lions' tight-end corps. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Set to return against Rams
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:21 PM
Raymond (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 15 clash against the Rams.
Analysis: Raymond missed Detroit's past two games due to an ankle issue, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to return to game action. He had been working as the Lions' No. 3 wideout prior to getting hurt, but with Isaac TeSlaa producing two TDs in the two weeks during Raymond's absence, the pair could be competing for offensive snaps moving forward. Raymond should, however, take back his role as the team's lead punt returner. |
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Giovanni Ricci Giovanni Ricci Elevated for Week 15
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 4:58 PM
The Lions elevated Ricci from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: This will be Ricci's first elevation since joining the Lions' practice squad Nov. 30. The sixth-year tight end will provide Detroit with some much-needed insurance at tight end, as both TE1 Sam LaPorta (back) and TE2 Brock Wright (neck) are on IR. Ricci's playing time Week 15 will almost certainly depend on whether Shane Zylstra (knee) plays after being activated from injured reserve Saturday. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Activated from IR
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 4:54 PM
Detroit activated Zylstra (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Zylstra has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 2, and he was designated to return to practice Dec. 1. The 29-year-old remained sidelined during last week's win over the Cowboys, but he's trending toward playing ahead of this Sunday's matchup versus the Rams. Zylstra has been a reliable blocking tight end over the past four seasons with Detroit, but with TE1 Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) both on IR, he could be more involved as a pass-catcher alongside Anthony Firkser moving forward. It's still unclear if Zylstra will be active versus the Rams. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Questionable to play Sunday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:53 PM
Zylstra (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Zylstra logged three limited practices heading into Week 15 against the Rams, a step up from his practice progression in Week 14 when he ended the week as a non-participant. If the 29-year old does return, he would be making his first appearance since Week 2 against the Bears. The fifth-year pro plays a majority of snaps on special teams but could possibly see a larger role on offense with Sam LaPorta (back) on injured reserve. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:40 PM
Vaki (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Vaki was limited in practice throughout the week with a thumb injury he suffered in Week 13 against the Packers. Given that he played through the injury in Week 14, the 24-year-old should have a good chance to play Sunday against the Rams, barring a setback. Should he sit out, Jacob Saylors will serve as the No. 3 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Status in question for Sunday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 3:14 PM
Raymond (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Raymond suffered an ankle injury Week 12 against the Giants and missed the Lions' last two contests as a result. After logging three consecutive limited practices this week, he's put himself in a position to return to action Sunday, but his status won't be confirmed until about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's able to suit up, he could be eased back in, as Isaac TeSlaa has taken on an expanded workload alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams during Raymond's absence. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Reps capped Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 3:44 PM
Raymond (ankle) was a limited participant Thursday.
Analysis: Raymond sat out the Lions' last two games due to an ankle injury, but he could be on a path to playing this Sunday versus the Rams after turning in a pair of limited practices to kick off Week 15 prep. If available this weekend, Raymond could take back No. 3 receiver duties from Isaac TeSlaa in addition to serving as Detroit's top punt returner. However, special teams coordinator Dave Fipp told Richard Silva of The Detroit News on Thursday that Tom Kennedy will keep working as Detroit's top kickoff returner after filling in admirably for Raymond in that capacity the past two weeks. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Returns to limited practice
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 6:51 PM
Zylstra (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Zylstra is working his way back from a knee injury that has held him out since Week 3. He began last week with a similar limited practice before downgrading to no practice, so his progression this week should give an indication of whether he'll be able to return to the field in Week 15 against the Rams. |
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