Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions fantasy outlook
The Detroit Lions (NFC North) are 3-2 this season.
Week 7: home vs the Green Bay Packers, Sun, Oct 25, 4:25 PM ET. Vegas expects Lions to score about 28.3 points as a 3-point favorite.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: Jared Goff (QB #1, 28.7 projected PPR pts); Jahmyr Gibbs (RB #1, 31.7 projected PPR pts); Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR #2, 22.9 projected PPR pts); Sam LaPorta (TE #4, 14.9 projected PPR pts); Jake Bates (K #2, 9.5 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- Tom Kennedy (WR) -- IR
- Isiah Pacheco (RB) -- IR
- Jackson Meeks (TE) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- Kendrick Law (WR) -- IR
Depth chart starters: QB: Jared Goff · RB: Jahmyr Gibbs, Sione Vaki · WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa · TE: Sam LaPorta.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | +0.18 #3 | 49% #3 | +0.30 #3 | -0.03 #8 |
| Defense | +0.17 #32 | 48% #28 | +0.26 #28 | -0.04 #29 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Lions news
- Dan Campbell: Penei Sewell's switch to left tackle has been outstanding ProFootballTalk · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Nittany Lions in the NFL 2026: Week 6 Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Detroit Lions bye week evaluation: Is the team really on the rise? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Film study: Packers’ deep passing attack is a paper tiger Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Packers, LaFleur enthused Jacobs, 'an elite-level back,' can practice Wednesday ESPN NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Josh Jacobs to get full week of practice, game status to be determined ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Why Dan Campbell is more optimistic at the bye week than he was in 2025 Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Lions plan to have Brian Branch, Cade Mays in lineup this week ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Packers vs. Lions odds: Opening lines for Week 7 matchup Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Lions vs. Packers odds: Opening lines for Week 7 matchup Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Jordan Love Posts Back-to-Back QB1 Finishes With Lions Up Next Draft Sharks · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Role change — adjust weekly rankings for everyone in that room.
- The transformation of Lions safety Brian Branch Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Detroit Lions Week 6 NFL rooting guide: Best outcomes for playoff odds Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Are the Lions playing today? NFL Week 6 schedule, next game, NFC North standings Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Where do the Lions rank in the NFC right now? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Lions’ DJ Wonnum latest to receive fine that could lead to suspension Yahoo Sports NFL · October 17, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Detroit Lions to wear alternate uniforms in each of next 2 games Yahoo Sports NFL · October 17, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
Headlines link to the original publisher. Fantasy impact notes are written by Breaking Fantasy News.
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