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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Remains limited Tuesday
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:41 PM
Vaki (ankle) remained limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Vaki has managed injuries throughout most of the 2025 campaign and has played one offensive snap all season. He carries no fantasy value while Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Remains limited Tuesday
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:36 PM
TeSlaa (hand) was again listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: After battling an oblique issue recently, TeSlaa now has a hand injury. With Kalif Raymond (ankle) posting back-to-back DNPs Monday and Tuesday, TeSlaa could potentially see more snaps Thursday against the Bears. The preseason standout has just four catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns across 11 games this season. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Sits out walk-through practice
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:21 PM
Wright (neck) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Analysis: With Sam LaPorta recently going down with a back injury and unlikely to play again this season after undergoing surgery, Wright has stepped in as the Lions' No. 1 tight end the past two weeks. He's played more than 80 percent of the snaps in each of those contests and has produced a 5-37-0 receiving line on 11 targets, but his health is now in question after he emerged from this past Sunday's win over the Giants with a neck issue. If Wright isn't able to play through the neck injury in Thursday's game against the Packers, Ross Dwelley would be the next man up at tight end, and at least one of Anthony Firkser and Zach Horton would be in line for a promotion from the practice squad. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Sits out practice
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:17 PM
Raymond (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Analysis: Raymond was unable to return to this past Sunday's overtime win over the Giants due to the ankle injury, and he's now been estimated as a non-participant on each of Detroit's first two Week 13 practice reports. The Lions aren't expected to hold a traditional practice session Wednesday, but Raymond will likely need to take part in at least some on-field activity to have a shot at playing Thursday against the Packers. Raymond's potential absence for the Thanksgiving Day game could create an opening for rookie Isaac TeSlaa (hand) to see more snaps behind fellow wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Estimated as limited
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:10 PM
Vaki (ankle) was limited on Monday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: Seemingly injured for most of the season, Vaki has dealt with hamstring, groin and ankle issues in 2025 and has appeared in just five games. He's logged a total of one offensive snap and 82 on special teams, rushing one time for four yards while returning a pair of kickoffs for 39 yards. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Limited in practice Monday
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:17 PM
TeSlaa (hand) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's walk-through practice.
Analysis: TeSlaa has played through an oblique injury during Detroit's last two games, but he's now managing just a hand issue in the wake of Sunday's overtime win over the Giants. The rookie third-round pick has drawn exactly one target in each of his last three appearances, though he's only logged one catch for 11 yards in that span. If Kalif Raymond (ankle) is unable to suit up versus the Packers on Thursday, however, TeSlaa will stand to benefit from increased opportunities, health permitting. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Unable to practice Monday
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:14 PM
Raymond (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.
Analysis: Raymond was forced out of Detroit's overtime win over the Giants in Week 12 late in the third quarter, and he was unable to return to that contest. As a result, veteran wideout's status for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Packers looks genuinely uncertain. If Raymond is unable to suit up on a short week, rookie third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa (hand) could benefit from increased opportunities behind top receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Misses walkthrough Monday
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:10 PM
Wright (neck) listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Wright played 88 percent of offensive snaps during Detroit's overtime win over the Giants in Week 12, securing three of four targets for 29 yards, but his status for Thursday's matchup against the Packers now appears uncertain due to a neck injury. It's possible the Lions are simply being cautious with Wright's health on a short week, given his position as the team's de facto starting tight end with Sam LaPorta (back) looking unlikely to return this season. Wright will have two more chances to get on the practice field ahead of Thursday's primetime divisional matchup. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Blanked on three targets
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:18 PM
Williams failed to haul in any of his three targets during the Lions' 34-27 overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams logged at least four catches, six targets and a touchdown in each of his last three games prior to Week 12. However, the fourth-year wideout wasn't able to carry that momentum into Sunday's game, as Jared Goff frequently looked toward Amon-Ra St. Brown (12 targets) and Jahmyr Gibbs (11 targets) in the passing game. Williams appeared to get on the board with a 36-yard catch early in the third quarter, but it was negated by a penalty on offensive lineman Graham Glasgow. Sunday marked the second time this season that Williams did not record a catch, and he'll look to bounce back in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game against the Packers. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Three grabs in OT win
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:05 PM
Wright caught three of four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.
Analysis: With Sam LaPorta (back) looking unlikely to return this season, Wright is the top pass-catching option among Detroit's healthy tight ends, but Sunday's volume doesn't suggest he's going to have a consistent role in the offense. Over two games since LaPorta went down, Wright has managed just a 5-37-0 line on 11 targets. He'll likely need a touchdown to make much of a fantasy impact in Week 13 during a Thanksgiving clash with the Packers. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Takes back seat to Gibbs
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:02 PM
Montgomery carried the ball five times for 18 yards and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.
Analysis: The veteran back failed to reach 40 scrimmage yards for the second straight game, but Montgomery simply wasn't needed much on a day in which Jahmyr Gibbs erupted for 264 scrimmage yards and three totals TDs. Montgomery has gone three straight games without getting into the end zone, his longest drought in three seasons with the Lions, but he could have a bigger role in Week 13 during a Thanksgiving tilt against the Packers. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Season-high yardage in Week 12 win
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 4:57 PM
St. Brown caught nine of 13 targets for 149 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.
Analysis: The 149 receiving yards were a season high for St. Brown, while the nine grabs tied his best effort of 2025. The fifth-year wideout capped his big afternoon with an 11-yard TD from Jared Goff in the second quarter. St. Brown is one score shy of his third straight season with double-digit touchdowns, and he'll take a 75-884-9 line on 107 targets into a Thanksgiving clash with the Packers in Week 13. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Three TDs including OT winner
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 4:53 PM
Gibbs carried the ball 15 times for 219 yards and two touchdowns while catching 11 of 12 targets for 45 yards and a third TD in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.
Analysis: The 11 catches and 12 targets were career highs for Gibbs as were the 264 scrimmage yards, while the 219 rushing yards were the most ever in a game by a Detroit player not named Barry Sanders. Gibbs saved his best for last as well -- after catching a three-yard TD pass in the second quarter and busting loose for a 49-yard score on the ground in the fourth, the third-year back dashed for a 69-yard rushing touchdown on the first play of OT. Through 11 games this season, Gibbs already has 10 rushing TDs -- his third straight season in double digits -- with 951 rushing yards on 6.1 yards per carry, while adding a 48-379-3 receiving line on 55 targets. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 13 during a Thanksgiving tilt against the Packers. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Tosses two TDs in OT win
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 4:45 PM
Goff completed 28 of 42 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.
Analysis: The veteran QB struggled early, but Goff led the Lions to 10 points in the fourth quarter to complete a late comeback, before Jahmyr Gibbs broke free for a 69-yard touchdown run on the first play of OT. Goff has an 8:2 TD:INT in four games since Detroit's bye, but he'll face what should be a tougher test in Week 13 during a Thanksgiving clash with the Packers. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Won't return to Week 12 matchup
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:43 PM
Raymond (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Raymond was hurt on a play during which he made a seven-yard reception late in the third quarter. The veteran wideout was then ruled out early in the fourth. Raymond caught both of his targets for 37 yards prior to his exit. He also returned a punt for 44 yards. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Injures ankle Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:33 PM
Raymond suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Raymond remained on the turf for a spell at the end of a late third-quarter play and eventually was deemed questionable to return. He gathered in both of his targets for 37 yards prior to his exit. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Good to go
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:19 AM
Vaki (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Vaki will once again be the primary depth option behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery at the running back position. The rookie has climbed the depth chart by being a strong kick return option as well as running back, and if Gibbs or Montgomery were to go down, Vaki would be next up for the Lions' offense. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Healthy scratch again
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:15 AM
Reynolds (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Reynolds will be a healthy scratch for consecutive weeks, with the team seemingly continuing to try rookie running back Sione Vaki at third-string running back and as the second kick returner. The Lions will once again roll with Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors at running back for Sunday's game. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Available in Week 12
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:49 AM
TeSlaa (oblique) is listed as active Sunday against the Giants.
Analysis: TeSlaa will play through an oblique injury for a second consecutive contest, but he was limited on all three Week 12 practice reports, so it remains to be seen what kind of workload he'll be able to handle. Having said that, his snap shares have ranged from four to 46 percent through 10 appearances as a pro, and he's been targeted more than once in just one game. As a result, TeSlaa is unlikely to make much of an impact in the Lions' receiving corps. |
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Anthony Firkser Anthony Firkser Elevated to active roster
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 5:45 PM
The Lions activated Firkser to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Giants.
Analysis: Firkser signed with the Lions' practice squad in early November. The 30-year-old will likely be a depth piece behind Brock Wright and Ross Dwelley now that starter Sam LaPorta is expected to be out for the remainder of the season. The seven-year pro has 78 career games under his belt but hasn't appeared on the stat sheet since 2022. |
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