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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond No catches vs. Minnesota
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:53 AM
Raymond failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Raymond's role on Detroit's offense has diminished since the beginning of the season, as he's caught just three of four targets for 17 yards over the team's last four contests. He was relatively ineffective as a kick returner in Week 9 as well, tallying only 15 yards across two returns. Despite this underwhelming stretch, the veteran wideout from Holy Cross is expected to remain the Lions' No. 3 receiver and top kick returner heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Commanders. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Blanks in Week 9
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:45 AM
TeSlaa played just three of the Lions' 62 offensive snaps and went without a target in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: The rookie wideout from Arkansas logged his fewest offensive snaps since the Week 1 loss to the Packers and went without a reception for the third consecutive game Sunday. Across eight appearances this season, TeSlaa has caught three of six targets for 54 yards and two touchdowns. He's expected to continue operating as the Lions' No. 4 wideout in the Week 10 matchup against the Commanders. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery 50 total yards, TD in loss
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:32 PM
Montgomery rushed 11 times for 40 yards and a touchdown and brought in two of four targets for 10 yards in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Montgomery outpaced Jahmyr Gibbs by two carries and was the only one of the two to get into the end zone, doing so via a two-yard run early in the second quarter. The veteran back also short-circuited a drive in the third quarter, however, as he lost a fumble that was recovered by the Vikings at the Lions' 34-yard line and led to a Minnesota touchdown five plays later. Montgomery and Gibbs figure to continue in their usual timeshare when the Lions face the Commanders on the road in Week 10. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Bounces back from blanking
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:15 PM
Williams brought in four of six targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams was surprisingly shut out altogether during the Lions' Week 7 win over the Buccaneers, but after some bye-week chatter from the coaching staff about making it a priority to get him the ball, the fleet-footed wideout delivered a solid performance. Williams' yardage total tied for his second highest of the campaign, and his 37-yard touchdown down the left sideline that he finished with a full extension was his third of the season. Williams will have a positive outlook going into a Week 10 road matchup against the Commanders, who'll enter their Week 9 Sunday night matchup against the Seahawks allowing an NFL-high 12.0 yards per completion. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Season-best effort in win
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:08 PM
LaPorta brought in six of eight targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: LaPorta tied for the team lead in receiving yards with a total that was also a season-high figure, and he checked in second in both receptions and targets. The talented tight end also rang up his third touchdown of the season -- all which have come within the last four games -- on a 40-yard grab to close out the opening possession of the contest. LaPorta has a solid 35-436-3 receiving line and at least five catches in three of the past four games heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Commanders. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Solid day in loss
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 5:49 PM
Goff completed 25 of 37 passes for 284 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: The Lions' offense wasn't as efficient as usual, but Goff still finished with a fantasy-friendly stat line while working around five sacks. The veteran signal-caller facilitated a pair of 97-yard efforts for Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown, and he connected with LaPorta and Jameson Williams for scoring tosses of 40 and 37 yards, respectively. Goff's yardage total was his second highest of the season, and he's now thrown multiple touchdown passes in four of the last five games heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Commanders. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Contained on 12 touches in loss
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:48 PM
Gibbs rushed nine times for 25 yards and brought in all three targets for three yards in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: Gibbs' final line underscores the stellar job the Vikings defense managed to do containing him all afternoon, and the third-year pro's yardage totals were both his second lowest of the season. Ironically, Gibbs was coming out of the Week 8 bye fresh off his best game of the season (218 total yards and two rushing TDs) versus the Buccaneers in Week 7, and he'll look to return to that caliber of production in a Week 10 road matchup against the Commanders. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Busy but scoreless day in loss
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:53 PM
St. Brown secured nine of 13 targets for 97 yards in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: St. Brown tied Sam LaPorta for the team lead in receiving yards while setting the pace in both receptions and targets on the afternoon. The star receiver's productive performance was essentially par for the course, as St. Brown has at least seven catches in six of eight contests this season. St. Brown will naturally remain a centerpiece of Detroit's air attack when the Lions attempt to bounce back from Sunday's loss in a Week 10 road matchup against the Commanders. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Cleared to play vs. Minnesota
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:50 AM
Vaki (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: A hamstring injury limited Vaki's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC North tilt. He'll serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery due to Craig Reynolds (hamstring) being inactive. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Questionable for Week 9
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:25 PM
Vaki (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: With Craig Reynolds (hamstring) ruled out, Vaki could be in line to serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery if Vaki is cleared to play. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Out for Week 9
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:23 PM
Reynolds (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Reynolds carries zero fantasy value and has mainly been glued to special teams this season behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Limited in practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:12 PM
Vaki (groin) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Vaki has opened Week 9 prep with a pair of limited practices as he tries to return for his first game action since Week 3. If Vaki gets the green light to play Sunday against the Vikings, he could serve as Detroit's third-string running back, as Craig Reynolds (hamstring) has yet to practice this week. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Unable to practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 12:05 PM
Reynolds (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Reynolds remains sidelined for Thursday's practice. Reynolds hurt his hamstring in the Week 7 Monday night win over the Buccaneers, and despite having had the Week 8 bye to recover, Detroit's third-string running back is in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Vikings. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 6:43 PM
The Lions listed Reynolds (hamstring) as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: The Lions didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so Reynold's practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Vikings on Sunday. He sustained a hamstring injury against the Buccaneers in Week 7, but he's had extra time to recover thanks to the Lions' Week 8 bye. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but his absence would mean the Lions would have less backfield depth behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Still dealing with hamstring issue
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 6:20 PM
Reynolds (hamstring) was not available for team drills during Detroit's practice Tuesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Reynolds suffered a hamstring injury during the first half in Week 7 versus the Buccaneers, and even with the benefit of a Week 8 bye, it's still bothering him as the Lions begin preparations for Week 9. His participation at practice will be worth noting when Detroit publishes its first official practice report of the week Wednesday. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Limited action during MNF
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 6:23 PM
TeSlaa failed to reel in his only target in Monday night's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: TeSlaa played just nine offensive snaps, his lowest total since Week 1, failing to bring in a potential 15-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff in the first quarter. The wide receiver remains the No. 4 option at his position behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond heading into the team's bye week in Week 8. TeSlaa has caught three of six targets for 54 yards and two touchdowns over seven contests so far this year. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Secures three catches in win
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 6:13 PM
Raymond caught all three of his targets for 17 yards in Monday night's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Raymond was able to secure his first catches since Week 4, playing 42 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 7. The wide receiver still appears to have the edge on rookie Isaac TeSlaa for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart, logging 18 more offensive snaps than TeSlaa in the contest. Raymond has now caught nine of 12 targets for 64 yards over seven games this season. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Three catches during MNF
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 6:06 PM
Wright caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Monday night's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Wright was able to match his season high in receptions, finishing tied for second on the team with Jahmyr Gibbs, Kalif Raymond, and fellow tight end Sam LaPorta. Wright has now reeled in eight of nine targets for 60 yards and two touchdowns over seven games this season while operating as the clear No. 2 behind LaPorta at tight end in Detroit's offense. |
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Ross Dwelley Ross Dwelley Still without target in 2025
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 10:48 AM
Dwelley went without a target while playing six of the Lions' 68 snaps on offense in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Dwelley has now logged single-digit snaps in all but one of his five appearances this season and will continue to see limited playing time at tight end while Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright are both healthy. The 30-year-old has yet to draw a target and will likely be deployed mainly as a blocker on the rare occasions he takes the field. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Held catchless Monday
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 10:56 PM
Williams failed to bring in either of his two targets in Monday's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: The usually sure-handed Williams failed to haul in either of his targets on a low-volume passing night dominated by Detroit's run game. The 24-year-old has been a hit-or-miss fantasy asset through seven weeks, doing most of his damage in two big-scoring games. Williams couldn't improve on his 17-289-2 receiving line Monday as the Lions prepare to enter a bye week. The Alabama product should continue to be treated as a risky high-upside play against the Vikings in Week 9. |
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