Detroit Lions

Isaac TeSlaa

WR

Jared Goff threw to TeSlaa twice on Detroit's opening drive but didn't turn to him again for the remainder of the contest. The second-year wideout thus continued a very unproductive stretch, as he's logged just two catches for 19 yards on six targets over his past four games. TeSlaa is still working as Detroit's No. 3 wideout -- among Lions wide receivers, only Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown logged more offensive snaps Sunday -- but looks just aren't coming his way. He'll try to break out of the funk next Sunday against New England.

Sione Vaki

RB

Vaki entered Week 9 on the heels of an 11-carry performance against the Vikings in Week 8, but the third-year running back saw his offensive touches slashed in half Sunday while operating as the Lions' RB2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs. Through eight regular-season games, Vaki has turned 30 carries into 135 yards and added seven catches on eight targets for 64 yards. He'll continue to operate as a complementary piece while Isiah Pacheco (back) is on injured reserve, with the latter not expected to return until late December. The Lions will travel to Munich for Week 10 against the Patriots on Nov. 15.

Kerby Joseph

S

Joseph has yet to play in 2026 due to a lingering knee injury suffered in 2025. With the 25-year-old out for Week 10, the Lions have one more week before his 21-day practice window closes. If Joseph is unable to return, he will stay on the PUP for the remainder of the season. Chuck Clark will continue to start in his place.

Sam LaPorta

TE

Earlier in the season, LaPorta expressed his frustration with the Lions for the organization's inability to come to terms on an extension with him, but both sides still appear to be on good terms and willing to re-engage in discussions on a new deal before he becomes a free agent in 2027. The fourth-year tight end has likely helped his case for earning a lucrative contract by having thus far stayed healthy throughout the season while putting together a 35-399-3 receiving line on 49 targets over the Lions' first eight games.

DJ Wonnum

LB

questionable

D.J. Reed

CB

questionable

Jacob Saylors

RB

questionable

Cade Mays

C

questionable

Andre Cisco

S

Cisco will now suit up for his third NFL team after spending time with the Jaguars and Jets since entering the league in 2021. In 80 regular-season games, the 26-year-old has accumulated 293 total tackles (197 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. Although Detroit expects Kerby Joseph (knee) to be back on the field soon, Cisco will provide much-needed depth at the safety position.

Ahmed Hassanein

DE

Mekhi Wingo

DT

Jake Bates

PK

Bates was able to make multiple field goals for the third straight game after having done so just once over the team's first five contests this year. The kicker converted attempts from 28 and 40 yards in the first half before adding makes from 33 and 43 yards after the break. Bates has now gone 16-for-17 on field-goal tries while making all 24 of his PATs over eight games during the 2026 campaign to this point.

Jameson Williams

WR

Williams and the rest of the Lions' air attack had a quiet afternoon, as Jared Goff threw for just 170 yards overall. Williams was efficient on his two touches, but he finished with a new season low in receiving yards. The 2022 first-round pick, who's averaging 16.7 yards per reception on the season, will likely be busier in a Week 10 matchup against the Patriots in Germany next Sunday.

Jared Goff

QB

Goff was the latest quarterback to scuffle some against a Dolphins defense that's fought hard all season, as the veteran signal-caller took three sacks and finished with a new season low in passing yards. Goff also failed to throw a touchdown for the first time this season, and he threw a pick for the second time in as many games after going without an interception for the first six contests of the campaign. Goff has completed at least 68.0 percent of his passes in three straight games heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Patriots in Germany next Sunday.

Amon-Ra St. Brown

WR

St. Brown set the pace across the board for the Lions in receptions, receiving yards and targets. St. Brown was playing through a rib issue that had limited him throughout the practice week, but he turned in an efficient effort that included his fifth straight game with six or more catches. St. Brown's touchdown drought did extend to five games, and he'll once again aim to snap it in next Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Patriots in Germany.

Jahmyr Gibbs

RB

It was a relatively quiet day by Gibbs' lofty standards against a Dolphins team that's proven to have plenty of fight despite its losing record. The standout back salvaged his fantasy day with an eight-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, Gibbs' second score on the ground in as many games and ninth overall. Gibbs failed to record at least one reception for the first time this season, but he's already amassed 1,132 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns across eight games heading into next Sunday's showdown against the Patriots in Germany.

Jack Campbell

LB

Campbell suffered a neck injury while making a tackle in the third quarter of last Sunday's win over Minnesota and remains in the hospital. Detroit head coach Dan Campbell shared Friday that the linebacker continues to improve, but his placement on IR means he'll miss at least the team's next four games. K.J. Britt, who Detroit signed off New England's practice squad Wednesday, may be asked to immediately step into a starting role.

Brian Branch

S

With consecutive full practices to close out Week 9 prep, Branch has officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The starting strong safety is all set to suit up for Sunday's game alongside free safety Chuck Clark.

Amen Ogbongbemiga

LB

Jimmy Rolder

LB

This move was anticipated, as Rolder suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in the Lions' win over Minnesota on Sunday. The rookie linebacker logged a career-high 17 defensive snaps and notched his first NFL sack in that contest, so his injury comes at an unfortunate time. Rolder will now turn his focus toward rehabbing the injury in order to be ready for offseason activities in 2027.

Seth McLaughlin

C

Roger McCreary

CB

McCreary wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday but practiced in a limited capacity Friday. As a result, the 26-year-old was listed as questionable for the divisional showdown with Minnesota, though he has since been cleared to suit up. McCreary has appeared in all six of Detroit's regular-season games in 2026, amassing 22 total tackles (17 solo), 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble.

Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

CB

Rakestraw suffered an ankle injury late in this past Sunday's win over Green Bay. He was held to limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday but was able to upgrade to full participation Friday. As such, Rakestraw is good to go for Sunday's big battle against Minnesota.

Isiah Pacheco

RB

Pacheco has been sidelined for the entirety of the regular season to this point after undergoing back surgery in September. Sione Vaki has been working as the Lions' clear RB2, though Jahmyr Gibbs has been a true workhorse out of the backfield. If Pacheco does return at the end of the regular season, it's hard to envision him having a big impact coming off back surgery.

Tyleik Williams

DT