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Allen Robinson Allen Robinson Doesn't appear to be in protocols
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 4:11 PM
Robinson was evaluated for a concussion in Sunday's win over the Jaguars but was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Robinson played 10 snaps on offense against Jacksonville and made one catch for seven yards, which led to him being evaluated for a concussion. However, it appears he either didn't suffer one after all or has moved through protocols quickly, with his estimated full participation. He should be good to go Week 12 against the Colts. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Cleared from injury report
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 4:01 PM
Zylstra (neck) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Zylstra left Sunday's win over the Jaguars early with the injury, but it doesn't appear the tight end is suffering any lasting effects from it. Barring any setbacks, he should be good to go Week 12 against the Colts. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Estimated as full Wednesday
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 3:21 PM
LaPorta (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: LaPorta sustained an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during a Week 10 win at Houston and wasn't able to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out ahead of this past Sunday's victory against the Jaguars. With a full listing on the Lions' estimated practice report, he's upholding Dan Campbell's comment from earlier Wednesday, when the coach told Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net that LaPorta was trending toward returning to action Sunday in Indianapolis. Still, Campbell also called LaPorta, "Questionable to above," so the tight end may need to log a full practice Thursday or Friday in order to be truly in the clear for Week 12 action. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Trending toward playing
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 1:07 PM
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that LaPorta (shoulder) is trending toward a return for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Campbell used the term "questionable to above" as an estimation of the tight end's Week 12 status. LaPorta missed the Lions' Week 11 blowout win over Jacksonville due to an AC joint sprain, leaving Brock Wright as Detroit's top tight end. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Logs two carries in blowout victory
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 11:20 PM
Reynolds rushed the ball twice for 21 yards in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Reynolds entered the game in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand for Detroit, toting the rock for the first time since Week 8. The running back remains a far-off No. 3 option behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, possessing little-to-no fantasy value. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Blows past century mark in win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:29 PM
Williams brought in four of six targets for 124 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for two yards in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams finished a distant second in receptions, receiving yards and targets to Amon-Ra St. Brown, but he put together a standout performance in his own right. Williams sealed his second 100-yard performance of the season with a 64-yard catch-and-run touchdown early in the third quarter, his fourth score overall this season. Williams lines up for another favorable matchup when the Lions travel to face the Colts in a Week 12 interconference clash next Sunday. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Two more touchdowns in win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 5:04 PM
Montgomery rushed 15 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns and brought in all three targets for 20 yards in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Montgomery once again found himself in the end zone in the Lions' lopsided win, making multiple trips via his two- and six-yard runs in the first half. The veteran back was also more involved than usual as a receiver, with his three receptions tying for his second-highest figure of the season in that category. Montgomery's ultra-reliable red-zone role will keep him as a highly viable fantasy asset in all formats heading into a Week 12 road matchup against the Colts. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Rushing TD in efficient performance
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:57 PM
Gibbs rushed 11 times for 69 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for a 54-yard catch in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Gibbs logged four fewer carries than backfield mate David Montgomery but gained just six less yards, and he finished third on the Lions in receiving yards thanks to a career-long 54-yard reception. Gibbs also recorded his fifth rushing touchdown in the last five games on a one-yard run early in the second quarter, making it yet another rewarding fantasy afternoon for the explosive second-year back. Gibbs next takes aim at a vulnerable Colts defense in a Week 12 road matchup next Sunday. |
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Allen Robinson Allen Robinson Evaluated for concussion
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:30 PM
Robinson was evaluated for a concussion in the late moments of Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Robinson reeled in one of two targets for seven yards in the victory, but he did take a blow to the head in the fourth quarter. It's unclear if the wide receiver suffered a concussion, but if he did, he'd have to clear league protocols to have a chance to suit up against the Colts on the road in Week 12. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Sustains neck injury vs. Jags
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:24 PM
Zylstra exited Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars due to a neck injury.
Analysis: The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, and given the blowout, there was no reason to risk having Zylstra on the field. The severity of Zylsta's neck injury may not truly be known until the Lions' first practice Wednesday. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Massive output in lopsided win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 3:26 PM
St. Brown secured all 11 targets for 161 yards and two touchdowns and rushed once for minus-4 yards in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: St. Brown led the Lions in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, and the first two totals tied and set a season high, respectively. The elite wideout also extended a touchdown-reception streak to eight games with scoring grabs of 27 and nine yards, his first multi-TD-effort of the campaign. St. Brown will look to build on his third 100-yard tally of 2024 when he faces a vulnerable Colts defense on the road in Week 12. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Perfect passer rating in win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 3:19 PM
Goff completed 24 of 29 passes for 412 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions and added four rushes for 21 yards in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Goff finished the 46-point drubbing with a perfect passer rating of 158.3, his latest milestone in what is turning into a memorable season. The veteran signal-caller connected with Amon-Ra St. Brown (27, nine yards), Jameson Williams (64 yards) and Brock Wright (five yards) for his quartet of touchdown passes, his seventh-multi TD performance in the last eight games. Both Goff's passing yardage and touchdown-pass totals were season highs as well, and he'll be set up well for another prolific afternoon when Detroit faces the vulnerable Colts defense on the road in Week 12. |
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James Mitchell James Mitchell Elevated for Week 11
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 7:30 PM
The Lions elevated Mitchell from the practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: With Sam LaPorta (shoulder) out, Mitchell will provide depth behind Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra on Sunday against the Jaguars. A fifth-round pick by the Lions in 2022, Mitchell has 13 career catches for 141 yards and one touchdown. |
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Shane Zylstra Shane Zylstra Helping fill in for LaPorta
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:55 PM
Zylstra and Brock Wright will take on larger roles with starting tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, the Lansing State Journal reports.
Analysis: Zylstra had a three-TD performance Week 16 of 2022, but he's seen just three targets in the NFL since then, and none this season. He did take five of the 14 snaps in 11 personnel after LaPorta left a Week 10 win over Houston, with Wright getting the other nine snaps and also finishing without a target. Wright is the favorite to lead Detroit's tight ends in snaps and routes this week, but Zylstra also figures to play more than usual, including some work in single-TE formations. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Expanded role coming Sunday
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:51 PM
Wright and Shane Zylstra will take on larger roles with starting tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, the Lansing State Journal reports.
Analysis: Wright is next up on the depth chart, but he won't necessarily be a one-for-one replacement for LaPorta in terms of snaps/routes, considering Zylstra took five of the 14 snaps in single-TE formations after LaPorta's early exit from a 26-23 win over Houston last week. Most of Wright's playing time has come in multi-TE formations this year, with more than half his receiving yards occurring in a single game Week 3 at Arizona (4-34-0 on five targets). Neither he nor Zylstra should be viewed as anything more than a desperation streamer or DFS punt play. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Ruled out
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 2:52 PM
LaPorta (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Analysis: LaPorta didn't practice at all this week after making an early exit from Sunday's 26-23 win at Houston. Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the tight end is day-to-day, which suggests there's some shot he'll return Week 12 at Indianapolis (Nov. 24) or Week 13 against Chicago (Nov. 28). As for this week's game, Brock Wright figures to get most of the snaps in single-TE formations, with Shane Zylstra joining him in two-TE sets. LaPorta's absence could also free up a few extra snaps for depth WRs Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Not practicing
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 11:19 AM
LaPorta (shoulder) isn't practicing Friday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: LaPorta hasn't practiced at all this week and thus seems unlikely to play Sunday against the Jaguars. He suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during last week's win over the Texans, leaving Brock Wright as Detroit's top tight end for the fourth quarter. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Sidelined for practice again
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 12:01 PM
LaPorta (shoulder) isn't practicing Thursday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: LaPorta also sat out Wednesday while recovering from an AC joint sprain in his shoulder, and a second straight absence from practice creates more concern about his availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Before deciding whether LaPorta carries a designation into the Week 11 contest, the Lions will see what, if anything, the tight end is able to do at Friday's practice. If LaPorta is forced to miss his first game of the season Sunday, Brock Wright would likely step in as the Lions' top tight end, though he would be unlikely to match the target volume LaPorta typically sees when available. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Absent from injury report
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 4:04 PM
Raymond (cramps) wasn't listed on Detroit's initial Week 11 injury report issued Wednesday.
Analysis: Raymond left Sunday's 26-23 game against the Texans after experiencing cramping, but his absence from the injury report suggests he's fully healthy heading into a Week 11 matchup with the Jaguars. With Jameson Williams returning from a two-game suspension last week, Raymond saw his snap share on offense drop to 26 percent, his lowest rate since Week 7. While he'll continue to serve as Detroit's top punt returner, Raymond's role on offense could become more muted while all of Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tim Patrick are available. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Sits out practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 1:11 PM
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: LaPorta exited this past Sunday's 26-23 win at Houston due a shoulder injury that eventually was termed an AC joint sprain. On Monday, Campbell called LaPorta day-to-day, and the coach used the same term to describe the tight end Wednesday. LaPorta will have two more chances this week to put himself in a position to be available Sunday against the Jaguars. |
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