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Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET Wide Receiver #14

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Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) was limited in Thursday’s practice.

It’d be nice to see the Sun God get in a full session, but the fact that the star wideout has been able to practice both days suggest he’ll be just fine for Week 9 against the Dolphins. He’ll be a high-end WR1 for that game and any other contest that St. Brown plays in.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET Wide Receiver #14

Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

St. Brown briefly left the Lions’ Week 8 win over the Vikings but managed to finish the game. A limited session today means the rib injury should be a non-issue by Sunday. The Lions should have no issues picking apart Miami’s atrocious defense this week. Per usual. St. Brown will be a high-end WR1.
Jack Campbell

DET Linebacker #46

Jack Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body.

Campbell, who was carted off with a frightening neck injury in Week 8 against the Vikings, said in a statement that he is recovering. “I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time,” Campbell’s statement reads, in part. “I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body. I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I’m taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better.” Campbell is likely out for the rest of the season, a blow to a Detroit defense that has struggled against both the pass and the run this season.
Jack Campbell

DET Linebacker #46

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the team has received “positive” news on Jack Campbell after he suffered a neck injury in Week 8’s win over the Vikings.

The team has opted to not disclose any further details of Campbell’s injury, but this is obviously good news for the fourth-year linebacker. Campbell suffered a scary neck injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win and was eventually carted from the field after being down on the ground for several minutes. While the early reports are encouraging, it’s possible Campbell avoided the worst-case scenario but could still face a months-long journey back to the field. We will be sure to provide any updates as they come our way.
Jack Campbell

DET Linebacker #46

Jack Campbell (neck) will remain in a local hospital tonight for continued evaluation and monitoring.

This update comes straight from the Lions’ organization. Campbell was taken to a local hospital shortly after being taken off the field on a stretcher. He is reportedly resting now. The team will provide further updates as it has them. We hope he recovers quickly and completely.
Jake Bates

DET Kicker #39

Jake Bates made two of his three field goal attempts in the Lions’ Week 8 win against the Vikings.

Bates boinked one off the uprights in the second half, his first field goal miss of the 2026 season. One of the most reliable kickers in the NFL, Bates doesn’t get much opportunity thanks largely to Dan Campbell’s fourth down aggressiveness. Bates, who has just one game with multiple field goal tries this year, will be an iffy option in Week 9 against the Dolphins.
Isaac TeSlaa

DET Wide Receiver #18

Isaac TeSlaa did not have a catch in the Lions’ Week 8 win against the Vikings.

TeSlaa has been effectively phased out of the Detroit passing attack. he has one catch over his past three games, and against the Vikings on Sunday he ran 13 routes on 35 Lions drop backs and did not see a target. He can be dropped in most formats.
Sione Vaki

DET Running Back #33

Sione Vaki had 11 rushes for 65 yards in the Lions’ Week 8 win against the Vikings, adding one catch for five yards.

It was the first time this year Vaki has seen more than six carries. The Lions went ultra run-heavy in this one to combat the Vikings’ vexing blitz scheme, which led to 35 carries on the day. Vaki should be stashed in most formats in cae Jahmyr Gibbs misses any time in the coming weeks. Vaki would be a potential 20-touch weekly option in such a scenario.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET Wide Receiver #14

Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 7-of-8 targets for 46 yards in the Lions’ Week 8 win against the Vikings.

St. Brown added ten yards on a carry, which was actually a running catch on a play in which St. Brown lined up fifteen yards behind the line of scrimmage and got a running start like you might see in the CFL. He had a touchdown catch called back in the first half and had to go to the locker room with what looked to be a knee issue. It was only the second time this season St. Brown was held to less than 60 yards. He came into Week 8 ranked fourth in expected fantasy points per game. St. Brown takes on the Dolphins in Week 9.
Sam LaPorta

DET Tight End #87

Sam LaPorta caught 3-of-5 targets for 33 yards in the Lions’ Week 8 win against the Vikings.

LaPorta had a quiet day against a Minnesota defense that has shut down opposing tight ends for much of the season. He had at least 80 receiving yards in each of that past two Detroit games. LaPorta had been a serviceable starting tight end headed into Week 8, and should have a better outlook in Week 9 against the Bills. He’s been targeted on 18 percent of his routes on the season.