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Productive again in loss
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 8:42 PM
Izien recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 32-26 loss at Carolina.
Analysis: Izien recorded the first sack of his career when he brought down quarterback Bryce Young for a loss of one early in the fourth quarter Sunday, and he totaled 11 tackles for the second straight game. His recent production should have put him on the IDP radar in most formats going into a Week 5 matchup at Arizona. |
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Leading tackler in loss
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 8:33 PM
Campbell recorded 14 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 32-26 loss at Carolina.
Analysis: Campbell was on the field for all 75 of the Lions' defensive snaps in Week 4, and he managed his highest tackle total of the season so far. He profiles as a high-floor IDP option in most formats heading into a Week 5 tilt at Arizona. |
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Outlook for Week 5 gloomy
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 7:54 PM
Ya-Sin (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined in Week 5 at Arizona, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Ya-Sin hurt his hamstring during Sunday's contest at Carolina, and it looks like he is likely going to have to miss at least one game as he recovers. If he does, Roger McCreary figures to see an uptick in snaps in the secondary. |
Jake Bates Jake Bates Scores 14 points in Week 4 loss
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 10:39 AM
Bates connected on all four of his field-goal tries and both of his point-after attempts in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Bates finished with a season-high 14 points in the loss, doubling up his previous best after he totaled seven points in each of the Lions' first three contests. He got the scoring started on the night with a season-long 54-yard boot in the first quarter, then knocked down attempts of 43 and 41 yards in the second quarter before tacking on a 26-yard conversion midway through the third quarter. Bates has now gone a perfect 21-for-21 on kicks (seven field goals, 14 extra points) on the campaign. |
Jared Goff Jared Goff Massive passing yardage total in loss
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 11:08 PM
Goff completed 32 of 52 passes for 412 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Lions' 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.
Analysis: The Lions surprisingly found themselves in the trail position throughout the majority of the second half, leading to Goff putting up season-high totals in all of completions, pass attempts and passing yards. The veteran signal-caller did see a three-game streak of multi-TD-pass tallies come to an end, with Sunday night's sole scoring strike going to Sam LaPorta from eight yards out late in the fourth quarter. Goff connected with seven different targets overall and helped facilitate Jameson Williams' first 100-yard effort of the season, but he'll now be tasked with trying to prevent Detroit from falling below .500 in a Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday. |
Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Eight catches in Week 4 loss
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 11:02 PM
St. Brown secured eight of 11 targets for 75 yards in the Lions' 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.
Analysis: St. Brown was essentially as busy as usual in the air attack, although he was in the relatively rare position of finishing second in targets, and to tight end Sam LaPorta at that. Nevertheless, the star wideout tied with LaPorta for the team lead in receptions, and St. Brown's yardage tally was his second-highest through the first four games. Despite the disappointing team-level outcome, St. Brown's fantasy outlook is as bright as customary headed into a favorable Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday. |
Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Surprisingly stymied by Panthers
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 10:57 PM
Gibbs rushed 15 times for 46 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of seven targets for 31 yards in the Lions' 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.
Analysis: Gibbs' season-low rushing yardage total was particularly surprising considering no team had allowed more rushing yards to running backs than Carolina coming into Week 4. Gibbs also wasn't able to make up for the lack of rushing production with his work as a pass catcher, but he at least added his fifth rushing touchdown of the season on a one-yard run late in the first half. Gibbs and the Lions will look to bounce back in a Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday. |
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Done for night
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 9:47 PM
Ya-Sin (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest against the Panthers.
Analysis: Ya-Sin suffered a hamstring injury in the second half, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. The Lions are having a fair amount of trouble stopping the Panthers' passing attack, and Detroit will now be even thinner in the secondary for the stretch run of the contest. |
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Dealing with hamstring injury
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 9:34 PM
Ya-Sin (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Panthers.
Analysis: Ya-Sin is dealing with a hamstring injury, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, D.J. Reed and Ennis Rakestraw will operate as the primary options at cornerback for Detroit. |
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Active for SNF
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 6:18 PM
Reed (ribs) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Panthers.
Analysis: Reed will ultimately be able to give it a go after operating as a limited participant a practice throughout the week with a rib injury that he suffered in Week 3. The cornerback will likely be tasked with trying to hold Tetairoa McMillan in check during Sunday Night Football. |
Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Breaks off contract negotiations
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 6:47 AM
LaPorta and the Lions have broken off contract talks after several weeks of discussions, and the tight end now is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: LaPorta's 2025 campaign came to an abbreviated end after Week 10 due to a back injury, for which he underwent surgery in mid-November. He then operated with limitations in the final phases of the offseason program before receiving full clearance at the start of training camp. Through three games in 2026, LaPorta has put together a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets, ranking third on the team in all four categories behind WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and RB Jahmyr Gibbs. |
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Missing second consecutive game
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 8:20 PM
Bartch (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Bartch has not been cleared to return to practice due to a foot injury, which will rule him out for a second consecutive week. Christian Mahogany will continue to start at left guard, and Bartch's next opportunity to play is Week 5 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 11. |
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Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6:23 PM
Reed (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Reed logged limited practice sessions throughout the Lions' Week 4 preparations. The cornerback's status for Sunday's contest remains uncertain as he works through the rib issue he suffered in the Week 3 win over the Jets. If Reed cannot suit up, Rock Ya-Sin will likely start at outside cornerback across from Ennis Rakestraw. |
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Nearing return from torn Achilles
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 11:17 AM
Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Branch (Achilles) is close to returning, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: "Close" is a relative term, so it's unclear how close Branch actually is, considering he remains on the reserve/PUP list and has yet to begin practicing. It sounds like that could change next week. The Lions have been relying on Roger McCreary at slot cornerback in Branch's absence. |
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Working through rib injury
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:15 PM
Reed (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Reed presumably picked up the injury during the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets in Week 3, when he played 62 of 66 defensive snaps (93.9 percent) and finished with eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation to full and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's road game against the Panthers. |
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Notches eight stops in Week 3
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 10:46 PM
Barnes registered eight tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 31-24 victory against the Jets.
Analysis: Barnes tied with D.J. Reed for the second-most tackles on Detroit behind Christian Izien (11). Barnes has been consistent to begin the campaign, recording between six and eight stops in each of his three games so far. He also has 2.0 sacks on the campaign, halfway to his career-high total over 17 regular-season contests last year. |
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Posts another strong performance in Week 3
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 10:37 PM
Clark finished Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets with seven tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.
Analysis: Clark continues to start at safety for Detroit with with Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both on the PUP list. Clark logged just a 45 percent defensive snap share in Week 1, but he upped that to 86 percent in Week 2 before playing every one of the Lions' 61 defensive snaps in Week 3. The veteran defender came up with a huge play late in the contest, sacking Jets QB Geno Smith and causing him to fumble with less than a minute remaining and New York nearing the red zone while trailing by seven points. The sack was Clark's first since he played for the Jets in 2024. |
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Racks up 11 stops in Week 3
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 10:25 PM
Izien posted 11 tackles (nine solo) and one defensed pass Sunday in a 31-24 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Izien paced the Lions in stops while playing all but two of the team's defensive snaps. The 26-year-old appears to be fully recovered from the groin injury that caused him to sit out Detroit's season opener. Izien has taken on a starting safety role due to Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both being on the PUP list. |
Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Goes for 66 yards in Week 3 win
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 8:25 PM
TeSlaa caught all three of his targets for 66 yards in the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: Detroit's third receiver, TeSlaa played 48 percent of the offensive snaps against New York but made the most of his opportunities and ended up leading the team in receiving yards. With Jameson Williams continuing to struggle to get going early in the season, TeSlaa could start earning a couple more looks from Jared Goff. It's still unlikely to be enough to put TeSlaa in the redraft fantasy mix unless one of Williams or Amon-Ra St. Brown misses time with an injury. |
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Targets Week 7 return
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 8:05 PM
Mays (wrist) is targeting a Week 7 return from injured reserve, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Mays was placed on IR during the Aug. 30 cutdown day. The center fractured his wrist in the preseason but is set to return to the active roster soon. If Mays can get back in action after the Lions' Week 6 bye, he should be able to reclaim the starting center role from Juice Scruggs to boost the team's interior offensive line. |
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