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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Barely utilized during SNF
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 2:01 PM
TeSlaa failed to catch his only target in Sunday night's 16-9 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: TeSlaa and the rest of the pass-catchers for the Lions had a rough time getting going with quarterback Jared Goff completing just 14 of his 37 pass attempts. TeSlaa has high potential, but he's yet to have a multi-catch performance this season, and the wide receiver has now reeled in just one pass over the last five games combined. The 23-year-old logged 20 snaps on offense Sunday, and his highest total of the year was 25 offensive snaps in Week 6 against the Chiefs, limiting his overall upside this season. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Keeps momentum going
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:21 PM
Williams recorded four receptions on seven targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Eagles. He added one rush for nine yards.
Analysis: Williams accounted for Detroit's only touchdown of the game with a 40-yard score, with most of the yardage coming after the catch. It was a poor offensive night from the Lions, but Williams also chipped in long gains of 27 and 19 yards to provide at least some positivity. This was his third-highest yardage total of the season, and he now has 10 catches for 207 yards and two touchdowns combined across the two games since head coach Dan Campbell took over offensive playcalling. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Career-worst accuracy in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:16 PM
Goff completed 14 of 37 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Goff looked uncomfortable throughout the game, and his 37.8 percent completion rate was the worst of his career in a single contest, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. Most of his yardage came after the catch from Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Wiliams, the latter of which accounted for Goff's only touchdown on a 40-yard catch and run. It was an abysmal performance from Goff, but he's still thrown for multiple touchdowns in five of his last seven games, and he should bounce back in Week 12 with a home matchup against the Giants. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Produces little on 12 targets
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:10 PM
St. Brown recorded two receptions on 12 targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Jared Goff completed a career-worst 37.8 percent of his pass attempts Sunday, and he uncharacteristically struggled to get the ball to St. Brown. Despite easily leading the team in targets, St. Brown logged his lowest catch and yardage total of the campaign. While it was a disappointing showing, St. Brown's role in the Detroit offense is unquestioned, and he should bounce back in Week 12 against the Giants. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Excels as receiver
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:06 PM
Gibbs rushed the ball 12 times for 39 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Eagles. He added five receptions on eight targets for 107 yards.
Analysis: The Lions' offense struggled in the loss, with Gibbs being one of the few bright spots. He accounted for five of Detroit's 10 longest gains from scrimmage, including long receptions of 42, 33 and 17 yards, marking the first time he topped 100 receiving yards in his career. Gibbs was less efficient on the ground, though he's still topped 100 rushing yards in two of his last four matchups. He remains one of the best fantasy backs in the league due to his ability to affect the game in multiple ways. |
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Kalif Raymond Kalif Raymond Battling cramps on SNF
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 10:28 PM
Raymond (cramping) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Raymond is dealing with cramps in the fourth quarter. He wasn't targeted prior to the injury on a tough night for Detroit's offense but Raymond contributed two kickoff returns for 36 yards and three punt returns for three yards on special teams. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Good to go for SNF
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 6:15 PM
Vaki (ankle) is active for Sunday night's contest against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Vaki is good to go after working through an ankle injury throughout the week at practice. With Craig Reynolds (coach's decision) inactive, Vaki will operate as the No. 3 option at running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Week 11. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Taking seat in Week 11
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 6:11 PM
Reynolds (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Eagles.
Analysis: Reynolds will be a healthy scratch for the second time this season after also having done so in Week 3 versus Baltimore. Detroit will roll with Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors at running back for Sunday Night Football. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Suiting up in Week 11
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 6:01 PM
TeSlaa (oblique) is listed as active Sunday at Philadelphia.
Analysis: TeSlaa avoided the Lions' Week 11 injury report until Saturday, when he was added to it as questionable due to an oblique issue. It won't stop him from being available for Sunday's game, but through nine appearances to begin his career, the rookie third-rounder has just a 4-65-2 line on seven targets. As a result, TeSlaa will need to take advantage of the one or two looks he may receive from QB Jared Goff in Week 11. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Active in Week 11
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:59 PM
Wright (ankle) is active for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.
Analysis: In the first contest without No. 1 TE Sam LaPorta (back) after the Lions placed him on IR on Saturday, Wright will have a chance for an increased role in the offense along with Ross Dwelley for at least the next four outings. Coach Dan Campbell spoke of his trust in Wright on Friday, saying it's "sky high," per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. Wright managed two limited practices (Thursday/Friday) during Week 11 prep, but it won't impact his availability Sunday. Through nine games this season, he's hauled in nine of 11 targets for 71 yards and two touchdowns. |
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Tom Kennedy Tom Kennedy Gets opportunity for Week 11
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 5:28 PM
The Lions elevated Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Kennedy's elevation gives the Lions depth at wide receiver in case rookie third-rounder Isaac TeSlaa (oblique) is unable to play against the Eagles on Sunday. Kennedy appeared in four regular-season games in 2024, and he gives Detroit another option as a returner on kickoffs and punts. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Gets moved to IR
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 3:08 PM
The Lions placed LaPorta (back) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: LaPorta thus will miss at least the next four games due to the back injury that didn't allow him to practice this week before Detroit ruled him out for Week 11 action Friday. His next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Rams. In the meantime, Brock Wright (ankle) and Ross Dwelley will handle TE duties for the Lions. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Late addition to injury report
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 1:16 PM
The Lions added TeSlaa (oblique) to the injury report Saturday and have listed him as questionable for Sunday's road matchup against the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: TeSlaa has enjoyed a healthy rookie season to date, as his only prior appearance on the injury report came due to an illness Week 1, which he managed to play through. Now, though, it's possible his status for Sunday Night Football will come down to the wire. The issue could also negatively impact TeSlaa's odds of getting more involved on offense Week 11, even if he manages to tough it out. He did bump up to a 29-percent snap share on offense during the Lions' win over Washington in Week 10, though that usage only translated to one target, which he secured for an 11-yard gain. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Questionable to play Week 11
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:42 PM
Vaki (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Vaki has been working through separate lower-body injuries for most of the season. He ended the week with back-to-back limited practices while working through an ankle issue, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Craig Reynolds and Kalif Raymond would handle return duties on kickoffs if Vaki is unable to play against Philadelphia. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Questionable, likely starting
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 2:58 PM
Wright (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, while fellow Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (back) is ruled out.
Analysis: Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters earlier Friday that his trust in Wright would be "sky high" if LaPorta couldn't play, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. LaPorta is now ruled out, but Wright has an injury concern of his own, albeit one that doesn't appear serious. Wright missed practice Wednesday before returning for limited sessions Thursday and Friday. No. 3 TE Ross Dwelley will be the next man up if Wright is on the inactive list ahead of an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Won't play at Philadelphia
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 2:53 PM
LaPorta (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Philadelphia.
Analysis: LaPorta handled his normal workload in last week's 44-22 win at Washington, but he didn't practice at all this week. No. 2 tight end Brock Wright (ankle) is listed as questionable, though Lions head coach Dan Campbell said earlier Friday that his trust in Wright is "sky high," per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. If not Wright, the Lions will turn to veteran Ross Dwelley, who has 45 career receptions and 17 NFL starts to his name. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Not expected to practice Friday
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11:06 AM
LaPorta (back) isn't expected to practice Friday, Ben Raven of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: LaPorta hasn't practiced at all this week, which led reporters to ask Lions coach Dan Campbell on Friday about his trust in backup tight end Brock Wright. Campbell responded, "sky high," but he didn't shut the door on the possibility of LaPorta playing Sunday against the Eagles. It remains to be seen how the Lions list LaPorta on their final injury report Friday afternoon. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Limited in practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 4:28 PM
Wright (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Wright upgraded to a limited participant Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. If Wright can manage to log another limited practice Friday, or upgrade to full participation, he may have a chance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Eagles. In the event he trends downward and is unable to play, Ross Dwelley could see increased playing time as the second tight end behind Sam Laporta. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Still not practicing
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 3:12 PM
LaPorta (back) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: LaPorta has yet to mix into any drills this week due to a back injury, leaving him just one more chance to do so Friday before the Lions potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at Philadelphia. Fellow TE Brock Wright (ankle) upgraded from no activity Wednesday to limited Thursday, while Ross Dwelley, the only other player at the position on the active roster, has avoided the Lions' Week 11 injury report entirely. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Sits out practice
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 8:39 PM
Wright (ankle) didn't participate in Detroit's practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Wright played 27 snaps during the Week 11 win over the Commanders, so it's unclear when he sustained this injury. While his availability in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions will provide more clarity towards his status for Sunday's matchup versus the Eagles, if he ends up being unable to suit up, Ross Dwelley could see increased playing time. |
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