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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Limited action in Week 6
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:36 PM
Raymond didn't garner a target during Sunday night's 30-17 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Raymond was cleared to play after suffering a neck injury in Week 5, but he only logged two snaps on offense and one snap with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver will look to be more involved Week 7 versus the Buccaneers after having an additional week to return to form following his injury. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Blanked in Week 6
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:22 PM
TeSlaa didn't garner a target in Sunday night's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: TeSlaa played a season-high 25 snaps on offense, but he didn't see a target for the second time in three weeks. The wide receiver continues to be a non-factor from a fantasy perspective this season, operating as a depth option behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Through six games, TeSlaa has caught three of five targets for 54 yards and two touchdowns. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Impressive touchdown grab
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 11:23 PM
LaPorta recorded five receptions on six targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: LaPorta was one of the more effective pass catchers in the Detroit offense, delivering two key receptions. The first was a 26-yard catch and run to end the first quarter, which ultimately helped set up a touchdown. LaPorta caught a touchdown of his own early in the fourth quarter on an impressive one-handed, toe-tapping grab in the back of the end zone from four yards away. LaPorta has put together consecutive strong showings, combining to record 10 receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns in his last two contests. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Has breakout performance
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 11:12 PM
Williams recorded six receptions on seven targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Williams finally put together a strong showing, leading the Lions in receiving yards while finding the end zone for the first time since Week 2. His touchdown catch was his longest of the day, as he caught a pass deep across the middle of the field before crashing through several defenders for a 22-yard score. Williams also tallied a pair of 15-yard gains to help him surpass 50 receiving yards in a game for only the second time this season. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Limited production in Week 5
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 11:06 PM
Montgomery recorded four carries for 24 yards and caught both of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Montgomery nearly had a one-yard passing touchdown on the opening possession of the game to Jared Goff, but the score was nullified by an illegal motion penalty on Detroit. With the team falling behind early, the running back never really was able to establish himself on the ground, logging a season-low four totes. Montgomery will look to bounce back in Week 7 against the Buccaneers. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Falls short at Arrowhead
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 11:05 PM
Goff completed 23 of 29 passes for 203 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs. He added one rush for seven yards.
Analysis: Goff had an interesting start to the game, as he had a touchdown catch nullified by a penalty on Detroit's opening possession. He was out-dueled by Patrick Mahomes from there, but he still turned in a decent performance, highlighted by three completions at least 20 yards -- including a 22-yard touchdown connection with Jameson Williams. Goff now has multiple scores in each of his last three games. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Limited to short catches
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:49 PM
St. Brown recorded nine receptions on 10 targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: St. Brown maintained his role as Jared Goff's favorite target, but it was otherwise a tough showing for him. His longest catch of the day went for only 12 yards, and he also uncharacteristically dropped a pass on a key fourth-down attempt midway through the second quarter, which shifted the momentum of the game. This marked the first time since Week 1 that St. Brown has failed to reach 70 receiving yards, and he should bounce back in Week 7 in a matchup of high-powered offenses against Tampa Bay. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Can't get going against KC
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:35 PM
Gibbs rushed the ball 17 times for 65 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs. He added one reception on two targets for zero yards.
Analysis: Gibbs regained control of the Detroit backfield by a comfortable margin, out-touching David Montgomery 18-6. However, he had only five touches in the second half as the Lions were forced into a pass-heavy offense. Gibbs was inefficient with his opportunity on the ground, but the bigger concern is his lack of involvement as a pass catcher. He now has two or fewer catches in three consecutive games while recording a total of 39 receiving yards in that span. Despite some shortcomings in his profile, Gibbs' role in a strong offense will keep him as a must-start option, with Sunday's loss marking only the second time in six contests that he's failed to find the end zone. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Good to go against KC
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 5:56 PM
Raymond (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Raymond was limited in the final two practices of the week due to a neck issue, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday night's road tilt. The veteran wideout has six catches (on nine targets) for 47 yards, and 125 punt return yards and a touchdown through the first five games of the regular season. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Won't play against Kansas City
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 4:16 PM
Vaki (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Vaki has not been able to practice since suffering a groin injury in Week 3 against the Ravens. He'll miss a third consecutive game due to the injury, and the 2024 fourth-rounder's next opportunity to play is Week 7 against Tampa Bay on Monday, Oct. 20. Craig Reynolds and Jacob Saylors will continue to serve as the Lions' depth backfield options behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Questionable for SNF
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:05 PM
Raymond (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
Analysis: Raymond was limited in practice Thursday and Friday after kicking off Week 6 prep with a DNP. If healthy enough to play Sunday night, Raymond should continue to provide depth at wide receiver while working as Detroit's primary punt returner. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Bumps up to limited Thursday
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 6:33 PM
Raymond (neck) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: It's an upgrade for Raymond after he logged a DNP on Wednesday following his injury in last Sunday's win over the Bengals. Raymond has been operating as the Lions' third receiver early on this season, securing six of nine targets for 47 yards, but rookie Isaac TeSlaa figures to make a move on the veteran at some point in 2025. In addition to his duties on offense, Raymond has returned two kickoffs for 60 yards and 12 punts for 125 yards and one touchdown. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Logs full practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 3:09 PM
St. Brown (wrist) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: After sitting out Wednesday's session due to a wrist injury, St. Brown was spotted on the practice field Thursday, and his activity level indicates that the issue isn't much of a concern. He'll thus turn his focus to a Chiefs defense Sunday that has allowed 7.5 YPT (21st in the NFL) and just four touchdown catches to wide receivers in five games this season. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Still not practicing
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 2:18 PM
Vaki (groin) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Ben Raven of MLive reports.
Analysis: Vaki has missed two consecutive games and hasn't practiced in any capacity since injuring his groin Week 3. He appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs. If Vaki is ruled out again, Craig Reynolds will get another chance to handle the clear RB3 role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Spotted at practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 12:30 PM
St. Brown (wrist) returned to practice Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: St. Brown didn't practice Wednesday due to a wrist injury, but he's back out there Thursday, through it remains to be seen if he's listed as a full participant or merely manages a limited session. In either case, St. Brown's health is trending in the right direction, so the league leader in touchdown receptions (six) will likely suit up Sunday night in Kansas City as he looks to add to that total. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond DNP to open week
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 4:15 PM
Raymond (neck) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: The veteran wide receiver sustained a neck injury on a punt return during the second quarter of the Lions' Week 5 win over the Bengals. Raymond wasn't able to return to the game, and the injury has prevented him from participating in the first practice of the week. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Chiefs. Running back Jacob Saylors could fill in on punts as a returner if Raymond is not cleared to play. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown DNP due to wrist injury Wednesday
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 2:52 PM
St. Brown missed practice Wednesday due to a wrist injury.
Analysis: Per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News, St. Brown wasn't taking part during the media-access portion of Wednesday's session, and now the reason for his lack of work has become known. St. Brown will have two more chances to mix into drills this week ahead of Sunday's road showdown with the Chiefs. Through five games this season, he's reached 100 receiving yards two times while scoring six touchdowns. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Best performance of 2025
Sun, Oct 5, 2025, 10:13 PM
LaPorta recorded five receptions on six targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: LaPorta made a quick impact in Sunday's blowout win, logging a 22-yard reception on the third play of the game before capping the drive with an athletic 10-yard catch and run that resulted in a touchdown. His longest gain of the day came early in the third quarter and went for 39 yards -- nearly entirely after the catch. LaPorta entered Sunday's contest having been held under 40 yards in three straight games, so his highest yardage total and first touchdown of the season came at a needed time. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Accounts for two touchdowns in win
Sun, Oct 5, 2025, 9:51 PM
Montgomery rushed the ball 18 times for 65 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Bengals. He added one reception on one target for six yards while also completing one pass for three yards and a score.
Analysis: Montgomery made his initial impact in the game as a passer, taking a direct snap and delivering a three-yard touchdown pass to Brock Wright early in the second quarter. He got going as a rusher in the second half, racking up 12 carries for 62 yards -- highlighted by an eight-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter. While it wasn't his most efficient performance, Montgomery bounced back from a poor Week 4 showing while logging a season-high 18 carries. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Efficient in win over Cincy
Sun, Oct 5, 2025, 9:38 PM
Goff completed 19 of 23 passes for 258 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Bengals. He also had two rushes for minus-two yards while losing a fumble.
Analysis: Goff took advantage of a favorable matchup to turn in an extremely efficient performance. He completed four passes of 20 or more yards and averaged over 10.0 yards per attempt for the second time this season. Goff also delivered touchdowns from 10, 20 and 12 yards to account for his second performance with at least three scores. He'll face a stiffer Week 6 challenge against the Chiefs. |
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