Detroit Lions Transactions

Tuesday, January 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) played most of the 2022 season with ankle and shoulder injuries, but he said he won't need offseason surgery. He plans to meet with "a couple doctors" about his injuries, but he assumes he will return to full health with rest this offseason. Swift suffered a high-ankle sprain in the season opener and then separated his left shoulder two weeks later, which made him a frustrating fantasy commodity for most of the year. He averaged a career-best 5.5 yards per carry on the year, but he missed three games and had a career-low 99 carries in total for 542 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games. But the 23-year-old finished strong the final two weeks and should be a big part of Detroit's rushing attack again in 2023. Swift should bounce back for fantasy managers with better health.

Sunday, January 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions defensive back Jeff Okudah (elbow) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. It appears the 23-year-old suffered an elbow injury during practice on Friday, which has put his status in question. The Lions will turn to Jerry Jacobs and Mike Hughes if Okudah doesn't suit up. His absence would be a significant hit considering this is a must-win game for the Lions. The former first round pick has 73 tackles, seven passes defended, and one interception in 15 games this season.

Sunday, January 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (hip) is officially out for Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Jackson came into the game listed as questionable after picking up a hip injury in Friday's practice, and he'll end up sitting this one out. The 26-year-old has been the clear No. 3 in Detroit's backfield this year behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, and he has just 168 rushing yards and a touchdown while adding 90 receiving yards and another score in 15 games played. With Jackson out in a good matchup against Chicago, it's good news for both Swift and Williams as the Lions look to keep their playoff hopes alive in the second-to-last regular season game of the 2022 campaign.

Friday, December 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (illness) practiced in full on Thursday. He was held out from Wednesday's session due to an illness but returned with no limits on Thursday. The 27-year-old is Detroit's WR3 behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and D.J. Chark. He has caught 10 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown over the last five weeks. Overall, Reynolds has 36 catches for 458 yards and three touchdowns over 12 games. Reynolds will be available against the Bears but remains a boom-or-bust flex option for fantasy managers in Week 17.

Thursday, December 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (illness) missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness. It's early in the week, so as long as he gets back on the practice field in the next two days, Reynolds should have a pretty good shot at being active on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. The 27-year-old hasn't been nearly as attractive as a deep-league flex play ever since DJ Chark returned from his injury in Week 11. In five games with Chark in the lineup in the second half of the season, Reynolds has only 10 receptions on 14 targets for 101 yards and one touchdown. He wasn't even targeted in two of those games. Reynolds has a line of 36 catches, 458 yards and three touchdowns on 56 targets in 12 contests this year.

Sunday, December 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (calf) remains "a 50-50 call" for Sunday's meeting with Detroit, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 24-year-old was considered day-to-day after suffering a calf injury during the loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. With N.Y. looking to remain in the postseason picture, the team is certainly hoping he'll be on the field, especially since he's accounted for 47 total tackles and a career-high 11 sacks this season. Unfortunately, a decision on his availability likely won't happen until pre-game warmups, so IDP participants should plan accordingly.
		Detroit Lions safety DeShon Elliott (shoulder) exited Sunday's game against the New York Jets and is questionable to return. He racked up six tackles before exiting. Look for C.J. Moore to receive more snaps in Elliott's absence.

Sunday, December 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was viewed as a bridge option for the team coming into the season. He was acquired in part of the Matthew Stafford trade and expected to hold the spot until the team drafts a younger quarterback. However, Goff has certainly exceeded expectations this season with over 3,000 passing yards and 19 touchdowns heading into Week 14. He has the Lions at 5-7 with four straight wins and a chance at making the postseason. It would be silly for the Lions to not consider drafting a future quarterback this offseason. Although, Goff might have done enough to prove he can legitimate handle the quarterback job in Detroit long term.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (illness) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He had been listed as questionable. Raymond has amassed 32 catches for 382 yards this season. Although he's a threat in the passing game, he is currently buried behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds, and Jameson Williams on the depth chart. Leave Raymond on fantasy waivers for the time being.

Saturday, December 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (illness) is questionable for Sunday's divisional showdown against Minnesota. Fantasy managers had a feeling it was heading in this direction, especially since the wideout didn't practice in the two days leading up to his limited session on Friday. That said, Raymond hasn't played well this year, amassing only 32 catches for 382 yards and no touchdowns. Considering Jared Goff will have Amon-Ra St. Brown, D.J. Chark, D'Andre Swift, Josh Reynolds, and Jameson Williams available to catch passes, Raymond isn't an ideal fantasy option in Week 14 even if he suits up.

Friday, December 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) was on the injury report after logging a limited practice on Wednesday, but he's off the final injury report and practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. He will be active against the Minnesota Vikings. Swift's usage has varied mightily this season, but last week was a great sign for his fantasy outlook moving forward. He out-touched Jamaal Williams 18 to 11, including 14 rushes to Williams' 11. He also scored a touchdown. That said, he could be on his way to being the clear featured back that most fantasy managers expected. Things could change in a hurry, but he should be considered a must-start in a neutral matchup for running backs. The game total is set at 52, so this could be a big fantasy day for a lot of players in this matchup.

Thursday, December 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) returned to a full practice on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Barring some sort of setback on Friday, Swift should be all systems go for a Week 14 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings. The 23-year-old has been a frustrating RB in fantasy all year, but he saw over 50 percent of the offensive snaps last week for the first time since Week 8. Swift appears to be getting healthier towards the end of the season and should continue to have a bigger role in Detroit's backfield, but the problem is that Jamaal Williams has been a touchdown vulture and isn't going away anytime soon. But with added touches coming his way, Swift has been bumped up to the RB2 tier in fantasy.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (illness) missed his second straight practice this week on Thursday due to an illness. He'll need to get back on the practice field on Friday to have a shot at playing this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. But even if Raymond is able to play in Week 14, he should be left on benches in deeper leagues. The 28-year-old caught both of his targets for just 12 yards in the Week 13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he has fallen down the receiver depth chart with the returns of DJ Chark and rookie Jameson Williams. Raymond has yet to visit the end zone in 2022 and has 32 receptions on 46 targets for 382 yards in 12 games (five starts).

Wednesday, December 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Swift was completely removed from the injury report last week and went on to handle his most touches since the season opener, so hopefully, the Lions are just playing it safe with their third-year back ahead of a Week 14 bout with the Minnesota Vikings. Fantasy managers need to monitor practice reports throughout the week but should still expect Swift to be active on Sunday.

Sunday, December 04

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) is set to make his professional debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. The rookie wideout has been sidelined all season due to an ACL injury he suffered in January. As expected, Williams is going to be on a limited snap count during his first game. The organization is going to ease their prized first-round pick into action. That being said, Williams appears to be off the streaming radar for Week 13. However, he could be worth stashing for fantasy managers who are able to wait for him to get up to full speed.

Saturday, December 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) has been activated off the injured reserve ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie wideout will make his pro debut on Sunday. However, fantasy managers should expect the Lions to ease Williams into action. The 21-year-old has been rehabbing from a torn ACL that he suffered last January. It's a welcoming sight to see Williams on the field, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Williams right away. He could be worth stashing for fantasy managers who are desperate for help at wide receiver.

Friday, December 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he has not made a decision on whether rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) will come off Injured Reserve to make his NFL debut in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Lions said earlier this week that it would likely be a long shot that Williams would play this weekend, and even if he does surprisingly suit up, the 21-year-old first-rounder is unlikely to play more than a handful of snaps as the team eases him into the offense. Williams is almost 11 months removed from a torn ACL, and although he has a very high long-term ceiling, fantasy managers probably shouldn't expect too much from down the stretch once he makes his debut.

Tuesday, November 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Charles Harris (groin) on Injured Reserve on Monday and signed defensive end/linebacker James Houston to the active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Harris missed the Thanksgiving loss to the Buffalo Bills last Thursday and four other games this year due to his groin injury, and now he'll miss at least the next four games while on IR. The 27-year-old has produced one sack, 14 tackles (10 solo), four QB hits and a forced fumble in his six games played for Detroit in his second season with the team. With Harris sidelined, expect Austin Bryant and John Cominsky to see more defensive snaps for the Lions.

Monday, November 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) is reportedly a long shot to play in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft hasn't played football since tearing his ACL in the College Football Playoff National Championship game in mid-January of 2021. With the Lions sitting at 4-7, the team is in no rush to get him on the field and risk re-injury. There is some hope he will play this season, but head coach Dan Campbell said "it would take a lot" for him to suit up on Sunday.

Thursday, November 24

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for the Thanksgiving game against the Buffalo Bills. He returned to action after a six-game absence last Sunday against the Giants. The 26-year-old logged 10 snaps and didn't catch a pass in the Week 11 win. He has seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown over four games in 2022. Chark is expected to be the Lions' secondary target behind star Amon-Ra St. Brown and could see an uptick in targets if Josh Reynolds (back) doesn't suit up against the Bills. Fantasy managers can use Chark in deep-league formats, but the former Jaguar has eclipsed 50 receiving yards just once this season.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation against the Buffalo Bills for the Thanksgiving game. He logged back-to-back full practices, and all systems go against the Bills. The 23-year-old rushed five times for 20 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 12 yards in last Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants. The Lions used a backfield committee between Swift, Jamaal Williams, and Justin Jackson in Week 12. Swift is an RB3/flex play against a Bills defense that ranks seventh in DVOA against the run.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) will play on Thanksgiving against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, according to a source. Reynolds got in some limited practices earlier this week and will return for the first time since Week 8 despite being listed as questionable for Turkey Day. The 27-year-old has had a couple nice games as a WR4/flex play for fantasy managers in deeper leagues this year, but the Lions will also be getting D.J. Chark back for this game against Buffalo. Reynolds will be battling for targets with Chark and Kalif Raymond behind No. 1 pass-catcher Amon-Ra St. Brown and he could have his snaps limited in his first game back, making him a pretty shaky WR4/flex option in his first game back.
		The Detroit Lions won't have first-round rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) on Thanksgiving against the Buffalo Bills, but his return from a torn ACL in college is coming soon. He's expected to practice at full speed next week, and barring any setbacks, there's a good chance he's activated to play in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Williams did everything with the team this week has been going full speed in his rehab drills. He's been attending all meetings and is mentally ready. The 21-year-old should make his NFL debut next week and should be scooped up in all fantasy leagues if he's available. Still, we should be tempering expectations initially for the speedy deep threat, and the Lions are also getting D.J. Chark and Josh Reynolds back from injuries this week.
		Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion) is officially inactive for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Detroit's defense will also be without defensive end Charles Harris (groin) and Joshua Pascal (knee) against a potent Bills offense. Okudah suffered a concussion in last week's upset victory over the New York Giants, and he'll miss his first game of the season this week as a result. Hopefully the 23-year-old will be able to clear the league's protocols and return to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. With Okudah out, the Lions secondary will be even more vulnerable against a Bills offense that should have a field day on Turkey Day.

Wednesday, November 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) got in a full practice on Tuesday as his team gears up to face off against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Swift missed three games with his injuries earlier in the season and has been eased back to action over the past four games since returning, with only 18 carries over that span. The explosive running back also practiced fully on Monday's estimated practice report and should be without restrictions on Thursday, although the Lions seem content to roll out a three-man backfield committee with Jamaal Williams and Justin Jackson splitting the work with Swift. He should be startable in fantasy as a flex play/RB3 heading into Week 12.
		Detroit Lions wide receivers D.J. Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (back) both got in limited practice sessions on Tuesday as their team gears up to face the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving. Chark also practiced on a limited basis in Monday's estimated practice report while Reynolds did not. The pair of wideouts could be trending toward playing against Buffalo on Thursday, although they may not make much of an impact behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond. Stay tuned for Detroit's inactive report on Thursday morning ahead of the 12:30 PM EST kickoff.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) began the week with a DNP, but was able to get in two limited practices on Tuesday and Wednesday and is officially questionable for the team's Thanksgiving Day contest against the Buffalo Bills. Reynolds has not seen the field since Week 8 and will hope to return for what is projected to be a high-scoring affair. With Amon-Ra St. Brown and DJ Chark healthy, however, Reynolds should not be viewed as anything more than a deep-league, desperation flex play if active.

Tuesday, November 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) has been on the Physically Unable To Perform list since the season began. However, the team designated him to return, resulting in his first practice on Monday. As the 12th overall pick, the Lions see a bright future for the young wideout, who put together an impressive final season at Alabama with 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns before suffering a torn ACL. The 21-year-old is expected to suit up in the coming weeks, adding another weapon for Jared Goff and company, who are on a three-game winning streak. He could make an immediate impact, making him an intriguing player to add and stash in fantasy football while we wait for him to be active.

Monday, November 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. Meanwhile, Josh Reynolds (back) was a non-participant. Chark played 16 percent of snaps in his return from IR this past Sunday but was unable to haul in his lone target. Meanwhile, Reynolds, who has 357 yards and two touchdowns in 2022, hasn't played since Week 8. Fantasy managers invested in either player's availability should continue to monitor their status leading up to Thanksgiving.

Sunday, November 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Week 11 against the New York Giants. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since Week 3. Through three contests, he caught seven passes for 98 yards and one touchdown. The Lions are expected to be without Josh Reynolds (back) on Sunday, so look for Chark and teammate Kalif Raymond to both fill key roles behind alpha receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
		Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah has entered concussion protocol and won't return in Week 11 against the New York Giants. The 23-year-old amassed three tackles before exiting. In total, he has 50 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble in 2022. Mike Hughes should see more snaps in his absence.

Saturday, November 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) won't play on Sunday against the Giants, marking his third straight absence. Reynolds, who's had 26 catches for 357 yards and two touchdowns this season, is the No. 2 wideout on the roster. However, without him, Kalif Raymond could receive some extra targets from Jared Goff. With that said, Amon-Ra St. Brown is coming off a 10-catch, 119-yard performance versus the Bears, so he should get even more chances to produce in Week 11.

Friday, November 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running backs D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and Jamaal Williams (illness) were full participants in Thursday's practice. Williams sat out Wednesday's practice with an illness but returned to log a full session Thursday. Swift fully practiced this week and is on track to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Williams continues to lead Detroit's backfield and has out-carried Swift 50-to-13 over the last three games. Both Detroit backs are considered flex plays against a Giants defense that ranks 23rd in rush DVOA this season.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) was a limited participant Thursday. He missed the last two weeks due to a back issue. The 27-year-old returned to practice for the first time since November 2nd. He has one more chance to log a full practice to have an opportunity to suit up against the New York Giants in Week 11. The veteran has 26 catches for 357 yards and two touchdowns over seven games in 2022. If active, Reynolds is mainly a flex option in deep-league formats against the Giants.

Wednesday, November 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) is hoping to return to practice after Thanksgiving next week. Head coach Dan Campbell expects the team to designate Williams to return from Injured Reserve after Thanksgiving, with a Week 13 debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars a possibility. The Lions are being very cautious with the 21-year-old first-rounder after he tore his left ACL in January, so fantasy managers probably shouldn't expect much from him once he returns later this season. In the long term, though, Williams has star potential and should remain stashed in all dynasty/keeper leagues. The Lions are getting healthier at the receiver position, with DJ Chark (ankle) a possibility to return this weekend against the New York Giants.
		The Detroit Lions designated wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and he will return to practice. The Lions will now have 21 days to officially activate Chark from Injured Reserve, and there's a chance he could play in Week 11 against the New York Giants. The 26-year-old hasn't played since Week 3, so even if he's active this Sunday, he won't be a recommended fantasy play with the Lions likely easing him back into the game plan. Josh Reynolds (back) has missed the last two games, and Chark should eventually return to being the No. 2 next to Amon-Ra St. Brown, so he's worth a waiver-wire pickup in deeper leagues. Before his injury, Chark caught seven of his 18 targets for 98 yards and one touchdown.

Friday, November 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. The Lions continue to cap his practice reps as Swift manages lingering ankle and shoulder issues. The 23-year-old avoided any setbacks in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. "We're hopeful we can give him a little bit more this week," said head coach Dan Campbell. Swift is expected to play Week 10 against the Chicago Bears but carries some risk as Detroit continues to ease the former second-round pick back into action.
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) won't practice on Friday for the third straight day, and he will be re-evaluated on Saturday. It's not looking good for him to play in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Reynolds also missed last week's win over the Green Bay Packers, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't be expecting anything from him this weekend. In the 27-year-old's absence last week, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy served as the starters alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, but they didn't produce fantasy relevant numbers in a low-scoring affair. Reynolds could be listed as questionable on the final injury report, but fantasy managers should look in another direction.
		The Detroit Lions officially ruled out wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) for the Week 10 contest against the Chicago Bears after he was unable to practice at all this week. Reynolds also missed the Week 9 win over the Green Bay Packers, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return in Week 11 against the New York Giants. With Reynolds out again, both Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy will see expanded roles behind No. 1 receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, but neither player is very attractive in fantasy outside of deeper leagues as a desperation flex option. Raymond, who has a better shot of going off, caught all three of his targets last week for just 17 yards.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears and was removed from Friday's final injury report. Swift has played in the last two games, but he's had just seven carries for 16 yards and has caught eight of nine targets for 67 yards and one touchdown in those games. He hasn't seen double-digit carries in a game since the season opener, although it appears he's heading into Sunday's game the healthiest he's been in a while. Whether that means more offensive snaps and touches over Jamaal Williams remains to be seen, though. Swift said he may not be 100 percent the rest of the year, and until he sees more of a role, he'll be a touchdown-dependent, low-end RB2 in fantasy.

Thursday, November 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) missed another day of practice on Thursday. Reynolds missed the Week 9 win over the Green Bay Packers, and he looks set for another absence in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears unless he can return to practice on Friday. In his absence last Sunday, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy worked behind No. 1 Amon-Ra St. Brown, but Raymond and Kennedy did very little. Raymond could be worth another look as a deep-league flex play if Reynolds misses another game, but fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting much. Reynolds has hauled in 26 of his 42 targets this year for 357 yards and two touchdowns in seven games played. He should return to No. 2 duties once he's healthy.

Wednesday, November 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (ribs) was placed on the injured reserve list on Wednesday. The young running back will at least miss the next four games because of the injury. Last week Justin Jackson played a season-high 21% of the snaps, as Reynolds had only one offensive snap in the win over the Green Bay Packers. With Reynolds out for the next few weeks, Jackson could see a slight bump in snaps behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams. However, fantasy players shouldn't hold onto Reynolds or add Jackson off the waiver wire. Swift and Williams are the focal points of the Detroit running game, leaving little work for Jackson or Reynolds.

Tuesday, November 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) didn't have any setbacks in the Week 9 win over the Green Bay Packers. "We're hopeful we can give him a little bit more this week," Campbell said. Swift returned in Week 8 for the first time since Week 3 and saw 55 percent of the offensive snaps while handling 10 touches (five carries, five receptions). In Sunday's win over Green Bay, he played a season-low 16 percent of the snaps and had five touches (two carries and three receptions). The 23-year-old clearly isn't 100 percent healthy and may not be again this year, but fantasy managers are certainly hoping that Swift will see more action alongside backfield mate Jamaal Williams heading into Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Until something changes, Swift has become a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex in fantasy.

Sunday, November 06

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) is expected to play against the Packers, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 23-year-old returned from a multi-game absence in Week 8 versus the Dolphins. However, he didn't receive much action, amassing only six yards off five touches. Fortunately, he caught all five of his targets for 27 yards and a touchdown, so fantasy managers at least got something out of him. Swift is likely to be limited again in Week 9, making him nothing more than a risky flex option in all formats.
		Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (ribs) is officially questionable to return against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. The Lions are already struggling at the running back position with D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) on a snap count, so losing Reynolds further complicates the Lions' offensive makeup.
		Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (ribs) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. The team will move forward with Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) handling all duties out of the backfield.

Friday, November 04

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) has missed 25 percent of the team's games -- 10 of a possible 40 -- since entering the league in 2020. He rushed for 144 yards in the season opener but also sprained his ankle, and he's rushed for just 93 yards since while missing three games. Swift told reporters this week that he can't promise he'll be 100 percent healthy the rest of the year. The dynamic runner returned last week but saw just 10 touches, and head coach Dan Campbell thought even that might've been too much. The fact that he's not fully healthy yet after a month off is concerning for the Lions and fantasy managers. If Swift is active in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, he seems destined to surrender the majority of the backfield touches to Jamaal Williams yet again.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) is listed as doubtful for the Week 9 contest against the Green Bay Packers. Reynolds has also dealt with ankle and knee injuries this year but hasn't missed a game. It's looking like Sunday's matchup with Green Bay will be his first missed game of the 2022 season. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will want to move him to their benches. With DJ Chark still on Injured Reserve, Kalif Raymond figures to serve as the No. 2 behind Amon-Ra St. Brown against the Packers. The 28-year-old Raymond hasn't found the end zone yet this year, but he's cleared 70 receiving yards in the last two games on a combined eight catches (10 targets). He'll be in play as a deep-league WR4/flex option.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and tight end Brock Wright (concussion) are both questionable to play in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Swift missed practice Wednesday but was limited the last two days, while Wright was able to return to a full practice Friday. The Lions plan to get Swift in there on Sunday, but they'll be cautious with him and will probably have him on a snap count, making him a low-end, touchdown-dependent RB2 while working behind Jamaal Williams. Swift said he may not be 100 percent healthy the rest of the year. Wright, meanwhile, looks to have a chance to be cleared to play against Green Bay, and with T.J. Hockenson in Minnesota, he'll have a clear path to TE1 duties in Detroit moving forward.
		Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (knee) has been ruled out for the Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Campbell suffered a right knee injury in the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night and will miss at least one game. In his absence this weekend, Quay Walker should serve as the starting middle linebacker against the Lions. Campbell currently ranks tied for 17th among fantasy linebackers in total points this year in IDP fantasy leagues with 64 tackles (38 solo), six tackles for loss and an interception that was returned for a touchdown in his eight games played. The Packers defense will be a bit more vulnerable against the run on Sunday, which is good for running backs D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and Jamaal Williams.

Thursday, November 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Reynolds' back injury is new, as he was previously dealing with ankle and knee ailments this year. It's something to watch heading into Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. With T.J. Hockenson now in Minnesota, there will be more pass-game targets to go around, but it remains to be seen if Reynolds will be able to take advantage of them with DJ Chark still on Injured Reserve. Reynolds has just three receptions for 22 yards in the last two games and has become a shaky WR4/flex in fantasy. If he's unable to play due to his back injury, Kalif Raymond might be worth consideration in a flex spot in deeper leagues.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and tight end Brock Wright (concussion) were both seen at practice on Thursday, with Wright donning a red no-contact shirt. Neither Swift nor Wright practiced on Wednesday, so it's improvement heading into the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Swift returned from a three-game absence in Week 8 but didn't see all that much action and still isn't 100 percent healthy. If the 23-year-old plays this weekend, he's likely to share the workload with Jamaal Williams once again, making him a touchdown-dependent, low-end RB2. Wright will need to be cleared from the league's concussion protocol in order to play on Sunday, and if he does, he'll be the No. 1 pass-catching tight end with T.J. Hockenson now in Minnesota.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Reynolds was limited on Wednesday, so he either suffered a setback or is being rested on Thursday. The 27-year-old could be questionable for the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. If he's unable to play, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond would be the team's top two pass-catchers with DJ Chark still on Injured Reserve. With tight end T.J. Hockenson being traded to the Vikings this week as well, there will be plenty of aerial targets to go around in Detroit if Reynolds is inactive. If Reynolds gets the green light, he'll be a WR4/flex option as the No. 2 receiver.

Wednesday, November 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and tight end Brock Wright (concussion) both missed practice on Wednesday. Swift returned in Week 8 for the first time since Week 3, but he admitted that he's not 100 percent healthy after carrying the ball five times for six yards and catching five passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Miami Dolphins. It's not a lock that he'll be active this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, and if he is, he could once again yield valuable touches to backfield mate Jamaal Williams. With T.J. Hockenson now in Minnesota, Wright lines up as Detroit's No. 1 tight end, but he'll have to clear the concussion protocol in order to play this weekend. If he can't, rookie James Mitchell will be thrust into a starting role.

Tuesday, November 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) returned to action in a Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins for the first time since Week 3, but he's still not 100 percent. Head coach Dan Campbell openly regretted how much work the team gave Swift in his return last Sunday. "We probably gave Swift one too many carries. We love Swift. Glad he's out there. But he's not back," Campbell said. Swift had a team-high 33 snaps at the position, but he had just five carries for six yards and caught all five targets for 27 yards and a touchdown. He said his role will grow as he gets healthier, but it's becoming hard to trust him in this backfield with Jamaal Williams also involved. Until the 23-year-old RB gets back to full health and receivers more of a full workload, he'll be more of a touchdown-dependent, low-end RB2 for fantasy managers.
		Following the Detroit Lions' trade of tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, second-year tight end Brock Wright (head) and rookie James Mitchell figure to be more prominently involved on offense moving forward. Wright has logged 181 offensive snaps this year behind Hockenson, catching six passes for 88 yards. Mitchell tore his ACL in college in 2021 and has been slowly incorporated into the offense. He hasn't played more than six snaps in a game and had his first catch in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Wright should be the best bet for production at the position in Detroit with Hockenson now gone, but he'll have to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to play in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers.

Monday, October 31

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions fired defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant on Monday, according to sources. The Lions lost their fifth straight game on Sunday to the Miami Dolphins and allowed 369 passing yards and three touchdowns to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Pleasant was in his second season in the role for the Lions in 2022. Safeties coach Brian Duker and defensive quality control coach Addison Lynch will take over a big role in the defensive backs room with Pleasant out. The Lions defense has given up a league-high 32.14 points per game, and the 225 points in seven games this year is the second-most they've allowed in franchise history. Pleasant was credited with the development of cornerback Jeff Okudah, the No. 3 overall pick in 2020.

Sunday, October 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (head) has cleared concussion protocol and will be active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. He had been listed as questionable, but that designation was merely a placeholder as the team waited for him to clear protocol. St. Brown enjoyed an elite start to the season but has struggled with injuries over his last three games. He should be viewed as a fringe WR1 in fantasy football this week.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) is officially active for the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. St. Brown hasn't done much in the last two games due to an ankle injury and a concussion that he suffered last week, but he cleared the concussion protocol this week and should be a full-go this weekend against Miami. The 23-year-old second-year wideout had 23 catches for 253 yards and three touchdowns in the first three weeks of the season, so fantasy managers will be hoping he can return to those type of numbers in Week 8 as quarterback Jared Goff's top target in the passing game. St. Brown should be in all starting fantasy lineups.

Saturday, October 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions have signed kicker Michael Badgley to their active roster. The 27-year-old has spent each of the last two weeks on the practice squad. Now, it appears the team will officially sign Badgley. He was perfect on his kicks last week and appears to be a reliable option. However, the Lions offense hasn't been too sharp lately. Badgley will be a desperation streaming option for fantasy managers in need of a kicker for Week 8.

Friday, October 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) bumped up to a limited practice on Thursday after he was a non-participant on Wednesday. Hockenson could eventually be listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins, but the fact that he's back on the practice field gives him a shot to play. The potential return of running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) this weekend could allow Hockenson some more room to roam in the middle of the field if he's able to play. Hockenson has left a lot to be desired from his fantasy managers at times this year, but he also has three touchdowns and a 100-yard performance in Week 4. If he's active, he'll be a low-end TE1 in Week 8.
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (head) is trending toward playing in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday as he works through the league's concussion protocol. St. Brown has been limited in practices this week, but as of right now, it looks like he'll play this weekend. The 23-year-old second-year wideout may very well draw a questionable tag, but he appears to be on the right side of questionable for fantasy managers. He caught his only target for four yards in the loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday before leaving and never returning. If he's active against Miami, he'll be a must-start for fantasy managers.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (knee) practiced in full on Friday and will play against the Miami Dolphins. Since Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) is expected to play, Reynolds' ceiling is limited just a bit. However, Miami has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to wideouts, so Reynolds is a strong flex option in leagues of all sizes. DJ Chark (ankle) has been placed on Injured Reserve, so Reynolds is the WR2 in Detroit until further notice.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (head) is listed as questionable for the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. St. Brown remains in the concussion protocol after getting wobbly in the Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions, but he's expected to be cleared to play this Sunday against Miami. If active, the second-year wideout is on the WR1/2 borderline after breaking out in his rookie year in 2021. He should have a full workload if he's active, ensuring that he'll be quarterback Jared Goff's top aerial target. The Dolphins defense has allowed a healthy 28.9 half-PPR points per game to receivers (10th-most) through seven weeks, so the matchup is also a good one for St. Brown's fantasy managers.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) has been taken off the injury report on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. Swift will make his return to the field for the first time since Week 3 after practicing in full this week. However, given the long layoff, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised to see him share a considerable amount of the backfield workload with teammate Jamaal Williams. Even before his injuries, Swift was sharing the backfield with Williams in the first three weeks of the season. Swift only had 27 carries in his three games, but he averaged 8.6 yards per tote for 231 yards and a touchdown, adding eight catches on 12 targets for 77 yards and another score. The 23-year-old will likely need to stay highly efficient to reward fantasy managers as an RB2 this weekend in his return.

Thursday, October 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) and wide receiver Josh Reynolds (knee) were both absent from Wednesday's practice to begin the week. Hockenson's knee injury is a new development, so fantasy managers will want to watch his status closely to close out the week. The 25-year-old returned from the bye week to catch four of five targets for 48 yards in the Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He'll be in play as a low-end TE1 this weekend against the Miami Dolphins if he's active. Reynolds had only one catch for eight yards last week while playing through a knee injury, so he'll be a shaky WR4/flex in deeper leagues if he's active on Sunday as the No. 2 receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) had his second straight day of full practice on Thursday. Swift has been sidelined since Week 3, but two straight days of practice so far this week bode well for his chances of returning to action in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. It remains to be seen how many offensive snaps the 23-year-old will be on the field for after a long layoff, but Swift should at least share the backfield touches with Jamaal Williams like he was doing in the three games to start the year before his injuries. Swift is averaging a healthy 8.6 yards per carry on 27 carries in 2022, but he'll be a low-end RB2 in danger of losing valuable touches to Williams if he returns against Miami.
		Detroit Lions wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) and Josh Reynolds (knee) were both limited in Thursday's practice. St. Brown has been limited both days this week while he goes through the concussion protocol, but he's fully expected to be cleared to play on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Reynolds returned to the practice field after sitting out on Wednesday, so he also has a good shot to play in Week 8. DJ Chark (ankle) is on Injured Reserve, so St. Brown and Reynolds should operate as the team's top two pass-catchers if they are active this weekend. St. Brown will be looking to bounce back for his fantasy managers, as he's recorded just five receptions for 22 yards in his last two games while dealing with injuries.

Wednesday, October 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions rookie first-rounder Jameson Williams' (knee) return remains at least a month away, according to head coach Dan Campbell. Williams remains stash-worthy in the majority of fantasy leagues, but you'll have to remain patient, and he'll likely be eased into the fold when he does make his NFL debut. The 21-year-old suffered a torn ACL in college in January and continues to rehab. DJ Chark (ankle) is also on Injured Reserve, so the Lions will head into their Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond as their top three pass-catchers. It may not be until December until we see Williams in an actual game.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing his third straight game in the Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 23-year-old had three limited practices last week, but the team decided to err on the side of caution and hold him out. He could need to put in a full practice at some point this week to get the green light. Once Swift is back, it's unlikely that he'll dominate backfield touches and will likely split carries with Jamaal Williams, making him more of a low-end RB2 for fantasy managers in his first game back. The Lions are taking on the Miami Dolphins at home this Sunday. So far in 2022, Swift has been a massive disappointment in fantasy.
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said it looks good for wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (head) to play in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. St. Brown is in the league's concussion protocol but was cleared of having a concussion after suffering a head injury in the Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Campbell said St. Brown "is moving along" and will do some running on Wednesday. The team's No. 1 receiver may not actually practice, but he's trending in the right direction for this weekend and should play against Miami, barring a setback. The 23-year-old should continue to operate as quarterback Jared Goff's top target, and St. Brown needs to be in all fantasy starting lineups as long as he's healthy.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Swift was limited all of last week before missing his third straight contest, but a full practice in the first practice this week makes it seem like the 23-year-old has a very realistic chance to play against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. There's a good chance the team could ease him back into the fold alongside backfield-mate Jamaal Williams, though, which would make Swift a shaky RB2 play for fantasy managers. Swift hasn't seen a ton of volume in his three games played, but he's made up for it with efficiency, averaging 8.6 yards per carry while scoring two times (one rushing, one receiving).

Monday, October 24

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was knocked out of the Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys early with suspicion of a concussion. St. Brown remains in concussion protocol, but he has been cleared of having a concussion. Lions' head coach Dan Campbell said St. Brown has a good chance to play against the Miami Dolphins, who have been one of the most generous defenses against fantasy wideouts. If St. Brown plays, fire him up as at least a low-end WR2.

Sunday, October 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Badgley kicked for the Chicago Bears three weeks ago, going 4-for-4, but he was held off the scoreboard during his Lions debut the week after. Clearly, Badgley has been bouncing around and is looking to earn a more stable roster spot. He has a chance to do so this coming Sunday.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Week 3, but he looked great through three games, registering 231 rushing yards, 77 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. With Swift sidelined for at least one more contest, Jamaal Williams ranks as a high-end RB2 in fantasy football.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) is officially inactive for the Week 7 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Swift had the bye week to rest up and was limited all week in practice, but the Lions will choose to hold him out for another week. He hasn't played since Week 3, but there's a good chance he'll return to action in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. With the 23-year-old out yet again, Jamaal Williams should lead this backfield on Sunday, making him a plug-and-play RB2 choice for fantasy managers. Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson will be looking for scraps in a change-of-pace role behind him. Make sure to remove Swift from your starting fantasy lineups before the early games kick off.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (knee) is officially active for Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. With DJ Chark (ankle) put on Injured Reserve on Saturday -- he'll have to miss at least the next four weeks -- Reynolds now becomes the unquestioned No. 2 receiver for the Lions behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. The 27-year-old didn't do much in the two games before last week's bye while playing through his ankle injury, but he should be closer to 100 percent this Sunday against Dallas. In five games in 2022, Reynolds has 23 catches on 34 targets for 335 yards and two touchdowns for fantasy managers. He's firmly in play as a WR4/flex this weekend.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. The young receiver had been dealing with an ankle injury since before the Lions' bye, so it's frustrating to see his return to the field come to an abrupt halt. He finished the day with one reception for four yards. With St. Brown sidelined, look for T.J. Hockenson and Josh Reynolds to lead Detroit's receiving corps.

Saturday, October 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) on Injured Reserve. Chark is dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined for the past three weeks. Amon-Ra St. Brown now seems to be fully healthy coming out of the team's Week 6 bye and Josh Reynolds (knee), although questionable to suit up on Sunday, has been very productive this season. With Chark set to miss at least the next four games, Reynolds should be rostered in all fantasy formats and Kalif Raymond is worth a look in deeper leagues.

Friday, October 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and wide receiver Josh Reynolds (knee) are both listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Swift said earlier this week that he was pushing towards returning for the first time since Week 3, and if he does, he'll likely split touches with backfield mate Jamaal Williams, making him a risk/reward RB2 play for fantasy managers on Sunday. If Swift misses his third straight contest, Williams will be a plug-and-play RB2. DJ Chark (ankle) is out, so if Reynolds is also sidelined, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy would be the No. 2 and 3 receivers behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. Fantasy managers will want to check back Sunday morning to see if both Swift and Reynolds are active.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) practiced in full this week and is off of the Lions' injury report. St. Brown has flashed his ceiling this season but was hampered by an ankle injury that slowed his production. After a bye week, he should be fresh and ready to go. His outlook should be a WR3 floor with a WR1 ceiling in any given matchup after the historic tear he's been on dating back to last season. Dallas is just a neutral matchup for fantasy wideouts, so there's no concern there.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Last week's bye apparently wasn't enough to get Chark back onto the field, so his next chance to play for Detroit will come in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old hasn't played since Week 3. Josh Reynolds (ankle) is also questionable for Sunday's game, so if he cannot go, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy would be vaulted into bigger roles in the passing game behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. Tight end T.J. Hockenson would be in line for another big game as well in what has been a strong Lions offense through five games in 2022.

Thursday, October 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said "we feel like he's coming on" when discussing rookie first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee). The Lions believe that he will play this season. "When he's ready, we'll get him up and ready to go," Campbell said. The 21-year-old is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in college in January, and he's not ready to come off the Non-Football Injury list just yet. But given his upside in a Detroit offense that has looked pretty strong so far in 2022, Williams is worth stashing in the majority of fantasy leagues if you have the extra roster space. His biggest hurdle will be securing enough playing time and targets down the stretch alongside a strong receiving corps that includes Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Swift hasn't played since Week 3, but he has a shot to return in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys, as long as he doesn't suffer a setback on Friday or Saturday. The 23-year-old could be questionable this weekend, but he is pushing to play against Detroit, where he could be limited to sharing more of the backfield pie with Jamaal Williams in his first game back. Swift has capitalized on his opportunities this year to the tune of 27 carries for 231 yards and a touchdown while also catching eight of 12 targets for 77 yards and another score in three games played. Consider him a low-end RB2 coming off injury if he plays this weekend.
		Detroit Lions wide receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (knee) both missed practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Chark hasn't played since Week 3 and was seen wearing a walking boot on Thursday, so he almost certainly won't play in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Reynolds played through a sprained ankle for two games before last week's bye, but he also may miss this weekend. If both Chark and Reynolds are inactive on Sunday, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy figure to serve as the top three receivers alongside tight end T.J. Hockenson. Check back for Chark's and Reynolds' official weekend status on Friday.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) put in his second full practice of the week on Thursday and looks primed to play in the Week 7 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. St. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 3, missed Week 4 and returned in Week 5 to catch just four of six targets for 18 yards. He had the Week 6 bye to heal up and is hoping to bounce back for his fantasy managers this Sunday in Dallas. The Lions could also be without both DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (knee) this week, so he could be heavily targeted by quarterback Jared Goff in this one as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks with his ankle. In the first two weeks of the season, St. Brown caught 17 of 24 targets for 180 yards and three touchdowns.

Wednesday, October 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) will practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Dan Campbell. Swift has been banged up with shoulder and ankle issues and hasn't played since Week 3, but the plan was always for him to try and return after the Week 6 bye for a Week 7 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. The fact that Swift is going to practice early in the week is a good sign that he'll be back this Sunday, but he could also be limited, which would make him a shaky fantasy option in his first game. In three contests this year, Swift has 27 carries for 231 yards and a touchdown while catching eight of 12 targets for 77 yards and another score. Jamaal Williams will continue to split the backfield with Swift this year.
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he doesn't see DJ Chark (ankle) practicing on Wednesday as the team comes out of their bye week. However, he did say that Chark was "a little bit better." Chark hasn't played since Week 3, and he's not off to a good start this week if he won't be on the practice field. However, he'll still have two more days to practice before Sunday's Week 7 clash with the Dallas Cowboys on the road. Depending on the health of Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), Kalif Raymond, Quintez Cephus and Tom Kennedy could see more opportunities in the passing attack again this weekend behind Josh Reynolds if Chark misses another game. In three games played in 2022, Chark has seven catches on 18 targets for 98 yards and one touchdown.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) said that he's "pushing towards" playing in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Swift returned to practice on Wednesday and was officially listed as limited, giving him a chance to play for the first time since Week 3. The 23-year-old has battled an ankle injury in addition to his shoulder, but he could be back this Sunday as Detroit's primary running back alongside Jamaal Williams. He hasn't seen the kind of volume his fantasy managers were hoping for in his first three games of 2022, but he's been productive nevertheless with 27 carries for 231 yards (8.6 yards per carry) and a touchdown while adding eight catches on 12 targets for 77 yards and another TD.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday and wasn't limited at all. St. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 3 and missed Week 4 before returning to catch four of six targets for just 18 yards in Week 5. With the benefit of the bye last week, it appears that St. Brown is closer to 100 percent health heading into the Week 7 meeting with the Dallas Cowboys. Receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (knee) are both in danger of missing Sunday's game, so the 22-year-old second-year pass-catcher could be heavily targeted against the Cowboys. In his four games played this year, St. Brown has 27 catches on 39 targets for 271 yards and three touchdowns.
		Detroit Lions wide receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (knee) were not able to practice on Wednesday. Coming off the bye week, it's not a great sign for either player, but they still have two more days to get back on the practice field. Reynolds was seen running on the side with trainers. Chark has missed each of the team's last two games, while Reynolds has played through a sprained ankle the last two games before the Week 6 bye. We should have a better idea later this week as to whether one of both of Chark and/or Reynolds will be able to play this Sunday. If they can't go, Amon-Ra St. Brown could be heavily targeted as the No. 1 wideout. Kalif Raymond, Quintez Cephus and Tom Kenney would be battling for more playing time behind St. Brown.

Tuesday, October 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (concussion), who was taken to a local hospital in New England on Sunday for a neck injury, later flew back with the team and is in the concussion protocol, according to a source. Smith was taken off the field in an ambulance in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots, but the good news is that he's not dealing with any structural damage to his neck. The 24-year-old has only played two defensive snaps for the Lions so far this season, with both coming on Sunday against the Patriots. The Lions are heading into their bye in Week 6, but it remains to be seen if Smith will be available to play in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys.
		The Detroit Lions have added kicker Sam Ficken to their practice squad. The Lions also have Michael Badgley on their practice squad. Badgley knocked down all four of his field goal attempts in his lone appearance this season. Ficken will be solid competition for an organization seeking a reliable kicker. Over his career, Ficken has landed 35-of-48 field goal attempts (72.9%) with a long of 54 yards. Whoever wins the kicking job could have decent streaming appeal in this surprising high scoring Lions offense.

Sunday, October 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) is likely to suit up for the Week 5 meeting with the New England Patriots. That's good news, primarily since D.J. Chark (ankle) and Quintez Cephus (foot) aren't available for this one. However, if Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is also ruled out, Reynolds will become a must-start in all fantasy formats while also emerging as a high-upside value option in DFS contests. But even if St. Brown plays, Reynolds will remain a viable fantasy option, albeit his ceiling will drop slightly.
		Detroit Lions running back Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is considered a game-time call, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Jared Goff could certainly use him versus the Pats in Week 5, especially since D.J. Chark (ankle) and Quintez Cephus (foot) won't be on the field. If St. Brown plays, he'll likely receive a generous helping of attention from Goff, putting him in the running to finish the week as a top fantasy wideout. However, if St. Brown can't go, Josh Reynolds would become a must-start in all fantasy formats.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, according to NFL.com's Tom Pelissero. St. Brown missed last week's game and did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he did log a limited session on Friday. The 22-year-old has looked fantastic when healthy, catching 23 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns through three games. If he is indeed active against New England, St. Brown should be viewed as a top-12 receiver in fantasy football.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the New England Patriots. He missed last week's game and was limited during practice this week. Despite that, it appears he's healthy enough to get back on the field. The 22-year-old has been excellent for the Lions this season and needs to be started in all fantasy formats. Fantasy managers need to make sure St. Brown is in their lineups for Week 5.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) is officially active for Week 5 against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable. The 27-year-old has looked great as of late, catching 16 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns over the course of his last three games. With DJ Chark (ankle) inactive, Reynolds will be the Lions' No. 2 wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. As a result, he ranks as a high-end WR4 in fantasy football.

Saturday, October 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions waived kicker Austin Seibert (groin) on Friday, so Michael Badgley will do the kicking for the team in Week 5 against the New England Patriots. Seibert missed last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks and missed three of his five field-goal attempts in his first three games this year. The Lions are moving on to Badgley, starting this Sunday against New England. The 27-year-old made all four of his field-goal attempts with the Chicago Bears last week in the loss to the New York Giants, and now he'll try to stick with Detroit. The Lions offense has surprisingly been one of the best in the league through four weeks, but fantasy managers should be looking for other kicking options in Week 5.

Friday, October 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receivers DJ Chark (ankle), Josh Reynolds (ankle), and tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip) were limited in Thursday's practice. Reynolds, Hockenson, and Chark returned on Wednesday after sitting out Wednesday. Chark was ruled out ahead of Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. He could see an increase in target share if Amon St. Brown is ruled out. Reynolds was Detroit's top wideout in Week 4, catching seven receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown while Chark and St. Brown were inactive. Hockenson is dealing with a hip injury but is expected to play in Week 5 against the New England Patriots. Hockenson is coming off a monster performance, catching eight passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns in Week 4.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) has been ruled out for a second straight week, so he'll miss the Week 5 contest against the New England Patriots. This doesn't come as a surprise since head Coach Dan Campbell said he might be out until after the Lions' Week 6 bye. That said, Swift fantasy managers will have to make do without Swift until at least Week 7. Jamaal Williams will continue to be at least a high-end RB2 while Swift remains out.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is officially questionable for the Week 5 matchup with the New England Patriots. After a monstrous start to the season, St. Brown missed the game against the Seattle Seahawks last week. That said, St. Brown is a must-start option with a high-end WR1 ceiling, even if he carries injury risk. New England is just a middle-of-the-pack unit against wide receivers, so there's not much concern there. It's worth noting the Lions are on a bye next week, so Detroit could opt to give St. Brown another game off. This could be a game-time decision, so check back on Sunday morning.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday and is officially questionable for the matchup against the New England Patriots. If Reynolds is active, he's a strong flex play since D.J. Chark (ankle) has been ruled out. If Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is out, Reynolds is arguably a must-start as the Lions' No. 1 wide receiver in one of the league's best offenses. Reynolds has two big weeks so far this season, and his chemistry from his time with Jared Goff in Los Angeles has translated nicely. New England is just a middle-of-the-pack defense against fantasy wideouts so far this season.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) is set to miss his second straight game, as he was ruled out for the matchup against the New England Patriots. Josh Reynolds and Amon-Ra St. Brown are both questionable with ankle injuries, but both are strong fantasy plays regardless of the other's game-day status. Chark's rest-of-season outlook is starting to take a hit, as he's been absent from games, and Jameson Williams (knee) will return at some point this season. Chark could be the odd man out when Williams is inserted into the lineup.

Thursday, October 06

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert (groin) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday after missing the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks due to a right groin injury. It's a step in the right direction after he didn't practice at all last week before being inactive on Sunday. As long as the 25-year-old doesn't suffer a setback on Thursday or Friday, he'll have a good chance of returning to kick against the New England Patriots in Week 5. Through three games, Seibert has found himself on the streaming radar in fantasy because of the fact that the Lions offense is averaging a league-high 35.0 points so far. If he's active in Week 5, Seibert will be back on the streaming radar against New England.
		The Detroit Lions will likely be without running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) for the Week 5 game against the New England Patriots, according to a source. The plan is still for Swift to return after the team's Week 7 bye, barring an unforeseen development. The Lions will likely officially rule Swift out on Friday, but fantasy managers should already have the 23-year-old on their benches for this weekend. With Swift out last Sunday, Jamaal Williams had 19 carries for 108 yards and two touchdowns despite playing only 49 percent of the offensive snaps. With Swift set to miss a second straight game, Williams will have RB1 upside as a strong RB2 play for fantasy managers. Craig Reynolds will serve as the backup, but he had just two carries for 30 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday as he continues to rehab an ankle injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Vikings. St. Brown will likely need to get in some work at Friday's practice to have a chance at playing Sunday, so fantasy managers should check back in on his status before kickoff in Week 5. The sophomore will face a tough matchup against the Patriots if he is active, but he will be a must-start option if he isn't on some sort of pitch count. The 22-year-old has played like a WR1 so far this season and will continue to be a highly-valued fantasy asset in the league-leading Lions' offense.

Wednesday, October 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) hasn't played this season. The first-round pick suffered a torn ACL in his final college game and started his NFL career on the reserve/non-football injury list. While the rookie is eligible to come off the list starting this week, head coach Dan Campbell said there is no firm timetable for his return. However, Campbell did say Williams won't return before Detroit's bye in Week 6. Fantasy players with an available IR spot on their roster should add Williams. The former Alabama star was considered one of the top prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft. Furthermore, Jared Goff has the 11th-most pass attempts this season and could turn Williams into a valuable fantasy starter once he returns.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of a Week 5 matchup with the New England Patriots. Swift sprained his shoulder in Week 3 and was sidelined for the team's loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week. It's important to note that head coach Dan Campbell stated that many veterans would get rest today, but Detroit could certainly exercise caution with their young star this weekend and allow him to get healthy with a Week 6 bye approaching. If the 23-year-old misses a second straight game, Jamaal Williams will be an excellent fantasy play once again after posting 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Week 4.
		Detroit Lions wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), D.J. Chark (ankle), and Josh Reynolds (ankle) were all held out of practice Wednesday ahead of a Week 5 bout with the New England Patriots. St. Brown and Chark were both sidelined in Week 4 with ankle injuries, while Reynolds was listed as questionable but suited up and shined in his teammates' absence. Head coach Dan Campbell stated that several Lions would rest on Wednesday, so this doesn't necessarily indicate that any of the wideouts are slated to be inactive on Sunday as they are all considered day-to-day. Detroit does have a bye in Week 6, however, so the team may choose to play it safe with some of its injured players. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on practice reports throughout the week.
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip), along with a number of the team's offensive weapons, did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Hockenson is coming off of a dominant performance in Week 4 in which he operated as the primary target for quarterback Jared Goff with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), D.J. Chark (ankle), and D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) all inactive. It is unclear if Hockenson's hip injury could force him to miss any time, but head coach Dan Campbell did indicate that several players would rest on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should pay attention to practice reports throughout the week, but Hockenson could be primed for a key role once again assuming he is able to suit up in Week 5.

Sunday, October 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) is officially active for Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. The 27-year-old is expected to be one of the Lions' top pass-catching options with Amon-Ra St. Brown, D.J. Chark and D'Andre Swift all inactive due to ankle injuries. Reynolds hauled in six of 10 passes for 96 yards last week and should continue to see a high volume of targets this Sunday. With his newfound role, Reynolds falls into the WR3 range for the time being.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. He caught two passes for 15 yards before exiting. Detroit is suddenly extremely thin at wide receiver with Cephus, Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), and DJ Chark (ankle) sidelined. T.J. Hockenson and Josh Reynolds should headline the passing attack in Cephus' absence.

Saturday, October 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) has been ruled out for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. This news comes as a surprise as head coach Dan Campbell stated on Friday that Chark would play. The Lions' offense will be without many of its top weapons on Sunday as running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) are also both inactive. Jamaal Williams and T.J. Hockenson look like must-start fantasy options as necessary targets for Jared Goff and Josh Reynolds (ankle) will be a solid flex play if active. Kalif Raymond and Quintez Cephus would be next in line for snaps at the wide receiver position.

Friday, September 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert (groin) was unable to practice on Thursday. This marks back-to-back days that Seibert has been unable to practice due to a lingering groin issue. However, Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp mentioned that Seibert should be able to play through the issue. The 25-year-old does have some streaming value, but the fact he's banged up does make him a risky option. Dominik Eberle would likely get promoted from the practice squad, assuming Seibert sits out. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) will likely be ruled out of the Week 4 game against the Seattle Seahawks. This news comes as expected after head coach Dan Campbell alluded to the possibility of resting Swift until after the Week 6 bye. Since Seattle has been a bottom-10 defense against fantasy running backs thus far, Jamaal Williams is a virtual must-start as the Lions' fill-in RB1. Craig Reynolds could also see some work, but expect Williams to get all of the goal-line carries and perhaps a couple of receptions.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) has been ruled out of the Week 4 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. This is a huge blow to St. Brown fantasy managers, as he's been the biggest breakout fantasy star through three weeks. Josh Reynolds, D.J. Chark, and T.J. Hockenson all have uncertain statuses heading into Week 4, too, but each of them could benefit from St. Brown's status from a fantasy perspective. Ultimately, the Lions aren't shy about labeling players as "questionable", so be sure to keep up with the latest injury news regarding the Detroit offensive weapons as kickoff approaches.
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) is good to go for the Week 4 game against the Seattle Seahawks. And with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) already ruled out for Sunday's game, Chark could operate as the Lions' top pass-catcher alongside Josh Reynolds in this one. The 26-year-old put up a donut on four targets in his second game with the team, but he had three catches on six targets for 46 yards in last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Behind Chark and Reynolds, Kalif Raymond and Quintez Cephus will battle for targets in what has been a strong Detroit offense through three weeks. With St. Brown out and running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) unlikely to play, Chark's ceiling and floor just went way up.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 4 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Swift will miss this weekend's game, and there's also a good chance the Lions will hold him out through their Week 6 bye, so fantasy managers must prepare for that possibility. Jamaal Williams will get the lion's share of the backfield touches with Swift out, making him a no-brainer plug-and-play RB2 for fantasy managers, starting this Sunday against Seattle. Craig Reynolds will spell him and is worth a pickup in deeper leagues if you roster Swift or are hurting at the position early in the year.
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (foot) was taken off the Week 4 injury report on Friday and will play on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Hockenson sat out of Wednesday's practice, was limited on Thursday and built up to a full practice on Friday, so he's good to go this weekend. With both running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), the team's two best playmakers, already being ruled out, Hockenson should take on an elevated role in the passing game against the Seahawks. The 25-year-old has a touchdown in three games, but he's added only 10 receptions for 82 yards on his 18 targets. He'll have an opportunity for some big production in Week 4 as a low-end TE1.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) is listed as questionable to play in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. Reynolds missed practice on Wednesday but has been limited each of the last two days, giving him a pretty good chance to suit up this Sunday. The Lions have already ruled out Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder), so if Reynolds is out, too, they'll be lacking some serious playmakers against Seattle. However, the 27-year-old Reynolds seems likely to play, and he should be one of the top receiving options next to DJ Chark in Week 4, giving him flex appeal in fantasy lineups. Behind he and Chark, Kalif Raymond and Quintez Cephus will battle for scraps.
		Detroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert (groin) didn't practice all week and has officially been ruled out of Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. Fantasy managers that were planning to stream the 25-year-old in a good matchup this Sunday will now have to look for other kicking options. The Lions will likely roll with Dominik Eberle, who has kicked in one career NFL game with the Houston Texans in 2021. Detroit's offense has been surprisingly strong through the first three games this year, but they'll also be missing their best two playmakers due to injuries this weekend in running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle). You should be looking to avoid Eberle on Sunday.

Thursday, September 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (foot) is dealing with a foot injury and did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Hockenson has been pretty beat up early on this season but hasn't missed a game, as he played through a hip injury in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and caught three of four targets for 18 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown was nice, but Hockenson has underwhelmed with 10 catches for 82 yards through three games. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on his practice status the rest of the week before we determine if he'll be available in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. If he plays and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is unavailable, Hockenson could be in line for his best game of the young season.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury. The 26-year-old was one of the three Detroit wide receivers to make the injury report. However, among his teammates Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds, the former Jaguar was the only one to make an appearance on Wednesday. Chark's limited practice should spell good things to come regarding his availability for Detroit's Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. If either of his wide receiver teammates fails to suit up, Chark could be in for an increased workload against a Seattle secondary that has struggled against the pass this season. Keep an eye on him as a possible streamer for Week 4.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) did not practice for the second straight day on Thursday as he deals with a shoulder injury that he suffered in Week 3 against the Vikings. After being limited to just 17 touches over the past two weeks, it is more than likely that Swift misses a couple of games leading up to the team's Week 7 BYE to ensure he can get back to being 100 percent healthy. Fantasy managers should check back in for his Friday status, but right now it seems that anyone rostering Swift should have a backup plan. Jamaal Williams will be a borderline RB1 option if he is to be held out, while Craig Reynolds would see an increase in playing time as well.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday with an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 3 against the Vikings. The sophomore stud was able to return to the game, so it seems like this shouldn't be something that holds him out of Week 4. However, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status at practice on Friday, as this is a better representation of a player's availability on Sunday. The 22-year-old will be a borderline WR1 option if he is able to suit up against a beatable Seahawks' pass defense, barring any kind of pitch count.
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (foot) is back at practice on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday. Hockenson, like many other Lions, suffered his injury in Week 3 against the Vikings after also dealing with a hip ailment leading up to last week. The 25-year-old hasn't had a great start to the season, as he has caught just 10 passes for 82 yards in three games. He's averaging a respectable six targets per game, but he is clearly behind Amon-Ra St. Brown for looks from quarterback Jared Goff. He likely has a limited ceiling in terms of fantasy production in the Detroit offense, but if he is able to suit up Sunday, fantasy managers can treat him as a mid-range TE1 option.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) was not at practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday with an ankle injury. Fantasy managers should check back in Friday for his status, as this will be a better indicator of his availability for Week 4 against the Seahawks. Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is also dealing with his own ankle injury, so the Lions' pass-catching group is pretty banged-up heading into the week. The former Jacksonville Jaguar has seen six targets per game so far, totaling 98 yards and a touchdown in three games. If any of the Detroit pass-catchers are held out and Chark is to be active, he could make for an interesting streaming option against a porous Seattle defense.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) was at practice on Thursday despite dealing with a low-ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 3. The Lions' wide receiver room is banged up right now, as Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), and D.J. Chark (ankle) are also dealing with injuries leading up to Week 4. Reynolds has caught 10 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown through three games this season, so he could be a potential streaming option if he is to be active against the Seahawks. However, he would only be an attractive fantasy option if St. Brown or Chark is to be held out, as more targets would likely come his way if this is the case.

Wednesday, September 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) didn't practice on Wednesday. The third-year running back is dealing with a shoulder injury he suffered in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and an ankle injury from earlier in the year. Head coach Dan Campbell said Swift would need to feel "significantly better" to have a chance at playing this week against the Seattle Seahawks. All signs point to Jamaal Williams starting this week unless Swift can practice tomorrow or Friday.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) won't practice on Wednesday. While the second-year star didn't partake in Wednesday's practice, he is listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury. The former USC receiver has been on fire to start the year, averaging 20.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he didn't practice on Wednesday, fantasy players shouldn't be too worried about St. Brown's availability for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Despite suffering an ankle injury last week, St. Brown returned to the game and played 73% of the snaps.

Tuesday, September 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) had encouraging tests done on Monday on the right ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to sources. The Lions will be cautious with St. Brown, but if he misses any time, it shouldn't be anything long-term. It's good to know that the 22-year-old second-year wideout won't be missing extended time, but his status for the Week 4 contest against the Seattle Seahawks is now up in the air. Fantasy managers will have a better idea of whether he can play later in the week. St. Brown has been a must-start this year, catching 23 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns through three games. If he is unable to play this weekend, DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds and tight end T.J. Hockenson would likely be the team's top three pass-catchers.
		The Detroit Lions placed safety Tracy Walker (Achilles) on season-ending Injured Reserve after he suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. "That's a significant loss for multiple reasons," head coach Dan Campbell said. "Since I walked in the door last year, he's been all in. He's one of our team captains this year and nobody has put in more work." It's a tough blow for the Lions secondary and for fantasy managers in IDP leagues. With Walker no longer around for the rest of the year, expect Kerby Joseph to have a much bigger role moving forward at safety for the Lions. The 27-year-old Walker finishes his 2022 season with 20 tackles (11 solo) and a pass defensed in three games played.

Monday, September 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) was questionable to suit up in Week 3, but he did play and saw just 10 touches in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Swift entered the game with an ankle injury and limped off the field to be evaluated by trainers at one point, but he reportedly may have picked up a shoulder injury in the contest as well. The third-year back appeared to have received treatment on his shoulder after the game and was not using his left arm much in the locker room. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status heading into a Week 4 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. If Swift were to miss any time, Jamaal Williams would be a must-start.
		Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (ankle) exited in the first quarter of a Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and did not return. He was replaced by third-year safety JuJu Hughes. Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters after the game that the team would have more information on Monday morning, but that Walker's ankle did not look good and that he potentially could have an Achilles injury. Walker is a Lions team captain and led the team in tackles last season, so it would be a huge loss to Detroit's secondary if he misses significant time.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) had a big performance in the team's Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings but reportedly suffered a low-ankle sprain. The severity of the injury should be revealed sometime this week and will determine if Reynolds will miss any time. The Lions are dealing with a handful of injuries and will hope to have Reynolds healthy for a Week 4 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Amon-Ra St. Brown is operating as Detroit's clear WR1, but if Reynolds is sidelined, additional targets would be available for DJ Chark, Kalif Raymond, and T.J. Hockenson.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) suffered a shoulder sprain in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to a source. The injury isn't expected to require surgery, but Swift could still miss some time as a result. Swift played a season-low 41 percent of the offensive snaps on Sunday and carried the ball seven times for 31 yards while catching three of four targets for 15 yards. Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams stole the show with a season-high 20 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns, adding two receptions for 20 yards. It remains to be seen if Swift will be available in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks, but if he isn't, Williams will be a must-start in fantasy in a Lions offense that has been surprisingly potent through three weeks. Williams is currently rostered in 61 percent of Yahoo leagues.
		Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (Achilles), who had been impressive through two weeks, is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. If it's confirmed, it would knock him out for the season, according to sources. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues that had been running with the 27-year-old as their defensive back will obviously need to go in another direction for the rest of the year. Walker will finish 2022 with a sack, 20 tackles (11 solo) and a pass defensed in three games played. Kerby Joseph is expected to take over for Walker moving forward. It's bad news for a Lions defense that has allowed 265.7 passing yards per game through the first three weeks.
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) could miss time with a shoulder injury he suffered in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and that Swift might benefit from having time off while healing up after the team's Week 6 bye. It would mean that Swift would miss the next two games against the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Swift played only 41 percent of the snaps on Sunday and carried the ball seven times for 31 yards while adding three catches for 15 yards. Jamaal Williams played 45 percent of the snaps and had a season-high 20 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Swift is highly questionable to play in Week 4 against Seattle, while Williams will be a priority waiver-wire addition this week.

Sunday, September 25

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip) are expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Both players had been listed as questionable. Swift has been the RB3 in PPR leagues this season, amassing an impressive 200 rushing yards, 62 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. He should continue to be viewed as one of the best backs in fantasy football. Meanwhile, Hockenson has fallen victim to the surge of Swift and Amon-Ra St. Brown, restricting him to just seven catches for 64 yards this year. He has fallen to low-end TE1 territory.
		Detroit Lions pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson (thigh) and center Frank Ragnow (foot) are expected to be active for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Both players had been listed as questionable. Hutchinson is coming off a fantastic performance in which he totaled three sacks and six tackles. Meanwhile, Ragnow remains a centerpiece of the Lions' offense, solidifying the protection of quarterback Jared Goff, running back D'Andre Swift (ankle), and others.
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip) is officially active for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. This shouldn't be much of a surprise considering Hockenson was expected to play all along. Through two games, Hockenson has seven receptions for 64 yards, which is certainly below expectations. Right now, fantasy managers should consider Hockenson a low-end TE1 for this matchup.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) will suit up for the Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. This is great news as Swift has been putting together an impressive campaign. Through two games, Swift has 200 rushing yards, 64 receiving yards, and two touchdowns under his belt. He'll continue to be one of the better running backs options for this Week 3 matchup. Fantasy managers should make sure Swift is in their starting lineups.
		Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 3 versus the Minnesota Vikings. He had exited the contest in the first quarter. With Ifeatu Melifonwu (coach's decision) also inactive, the Lions' safety room will be headlined by DeShon Elliott and Kerby Joseph for the rest of the game.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown exited Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with an apparent leg injury. He totaled four catches and 56 yards before heading to the sidelines. The Lions' trainers will continue to evaluate St. Brown's injury and provide an update on his status when necessary. In the meantime, T.J. Hockenson and D.J. Chark should see more targets.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (leg) has returned to Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He totaled four catches for 56 yards before briefly exiting. He was evaluated by trainers and quickly cleared to play.

Saturday, September 24

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (thigh), who is officially listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, said he's "feeling good" and expects to play on Sunday. Hutchinson missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before being limited on Friday. "I think come game time, I won't even be thinking about that," Hutchinson said. It's good news after top pass-rusher John Cominsky (hand) underwent surgery on Tuesday. He won't play against Minnesota. Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, has already recorded three sacks, seven tackles (five solo), two tackles for loss and three QB hits in his first two NFL games.

Thursday, September 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Hockenson has been a bit of a disappointment for the Lions so far this season. Despite being viewed as a player with great potential, the fourth-year pro hasn't been able to put it together in the first two weeks as he's averaging just 32 yards per game with a 50 percent catch rate. This limited practice is likely just to give the 25-year-old a slight break before practicing in full later on. After disappointing early in the season, Hockenson will look to bounce back for fantasy managers against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday after being held out of Wednesday's session as a precaution. Swift tweaked his ankle in Week 1 and was questionable heading into last week's win over the Washington Commanders. He played but was in on just 51 percent of the offensive snaps and touched the ball only seven times. Swift was still able to help fantasy managers out by being productive with his limited touches and finding the end zone. The 23-year-old is feeling much better this week and should see more time on the field this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Barring a setback, Swift will be a must-start, low-end RB1 in Week 3 in a Lions offense that has looked explosive through two weeks.

Wednesday, September 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is feeling much better than he did last week, but head coach Dan Campbell gave Swift the day off practice on Wednesday anyway. Swift was listed as questionable last week with an ankle injury that he picked up in the season opener, but he played in the Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders and had seven touches for 87 all-purpose yards and a receiving touchdown on 51 percent of the offensive snaps. The 23-year-old wasn't as involved as he was in Week 1, but he still managed to reward his fantasy managers with a trip to the end zone. If he's feeling better this weekend, we should see his percentage of the snaps go up in a Week 3 tilt against the Minnesota Vikings.

Sunday, September 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network tweets that "the team may have to be selective about his usage." As a result, his 67 percent snap share from Week 1 could decrease further in Week 2. He still falls in the high-end RB2 range and is worth starting in all fantasy football leagues, but fantasy managers should temper their expectations about his production. Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams should see an increase in snaps, elevating him to the low-end RB3 tier.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is officially active for Week 2 against the Washington Commanders despite being listed as questionable. Although he may have a limited snap count on Sunday, Swift still falls in the high-end RB2 range thanks to his talent in both the running and passing attack. Backfield-mate Jamaal Williams should see an increase in snaps, elevating him to the low-end RB3 tier.
		Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (calf) exited Sunday's game with a calf injury and is heading to the locker room, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. The 23-year-old logged five tackles against Washington before departing the contest. Will Harris and Bobby Brice will fill in for Okudah until he can return.
		Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson declared he is "fine" after suffering a leg injury during Sunday's meeting with Washington. The 2022 No. 2 overall selection certainly had himself a day, finishing six total tackles (five solo). The 22-year-old also recorded three sacks, a team record for a rookie. After Hutchinson logged only one tackle in Week 1, he certainly turned things around in this one. IDP dynasty managers who have him stashed may want to consider calling him up, especially since he appears ready to contribute.

Saturday, September 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions offensive guard Jonah Jackson (finger) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Commanders. The 25-year-old had been questionable with a finger injury, so he's certainly trending in the wrong direction. However, if Jackson is ruled out, which will likely happen, it won't be an ideal situation for a Lions team already entering Week 2 without center Frank Ragnow. Obviously, missing two starting linemen won't do Jared Goff, Jamaal Williams, or D'Andre Swift (ankle) any favors.

Friday, September 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is questionable for Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Campbell also said that Swift will practice "a little bit" on Friday after he sat out on Wednesday and Thursday. Swift rolled his ankle in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's insisted all week that he's perfectly fine and will play this weekend. The 23-year-old had 175 all-purposes yards in the season opener, but it's possible he could lose more touches to backup Jamaal Williams in Week 2. As long as Swift is active on Sunday, he should be a must-start for fantasy managers as a top-10 RB.

Thursday, September 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) is expected to play in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders despite dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined at practice on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. A league source emphasized Swift is "good to go." "He's going to be ready," the source predicted. "He's good." Swift himself didn't sound particularly worried about his injury either. The 23-year-old handled 15 carries for 144 yards and a touchdown and also caught all three of his targets for 31 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Expect Swift to return to practice on Friday. If active this Sunday, Swift will be a must-start in fantasy, but Jamaal Williams' heavy involvement in the season opener was a bit concerning.

Wednesday, September 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions signed running back Justin Jackson to their active roster on Wednesday. Jackson, who had eight carries for 44 yards while adding two catches for 39 yards in the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, was on the team's practice squad during the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 26-year-old former seventh-round pick in 2018 spent the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining Detroit this offseason. Jackson will provide some more backfield depth behind D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Craig Reynolds heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. It remains to be seen if this is a serious enough injury to keep Swift from playing in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. If you have Swift rostered, it's time to immediately run to the waiver wire and grab his backup, Jamaal Williams, if he's available in your league. We'll have to monitor Swift's status the rest of the week to determine if there's a realistic chance that he might sit this Sunday. If he's inactive, Williams would immediately become a plug-and-play RB2 for fantasy managers. Even while sharing the backfield with Swift in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Williams had 11 carries for 28 yards and two touchdowns while playing 33% of the snaps.
		Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) said he rolled his ankle in the second quarter of the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he stayed in the game and finished with 15 carries for a career-high 144 yards, which was the third-highest rushing total in the league in the first week. The 23-year-old wasn't on the practice field on Wednesday, but he still has two days left in the week to get back on the field. As long as Swift is active, he should be considered a must-start RB1 in a Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders. If Swift is wrong about his injury being minor and he doesn't suit up, Jamaal Williams would be an immediate plug-and-play RB2 choice for fantasy managers.

Tuesday, September 06

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions recently placed starting offensive guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve with an undisclosed injury, meaning he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The Lions will determine at some point if he'll even be able to return at all in 2022. It's a potentially serious blow to the Lions' offensive line this season. The 29-year-old former fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016 has started 25 games for the Lions in the last two seasons. With Vaitai out for the foreseeable future, Tommy Kraemer and Drew Forbes will battle for the starting right guard position on the O-line.

Saturday, September 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions haven't offered a timetable for the return of rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee), but general manager Brad Holmes said the team will take it slow with Williams' recovery from an ACL injury in January. Williams will open the year on the Non-Football Injury list, meaning he'll miss at least the first four games. The Lions have Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond and Quintez Cephus, so they don't need to rush Williams back. Williams is very intriguing in dynasty/keeper leagues -- he had 79 catches for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns at Alabama in 2021 -- but with a delayed start to his rookie season, he might struggle for consistency one he does return in his first NFL season.

Friday, September 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) appears to be doing quite well in his recovery process. General manager Brad Holmes believes that Williams is making great progress and could accelerate his return date. The 21-year-old will miss at least the first four games of the season after being placed on the injured reserve. The organization hasn't given a strong timetable for Williams, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return anytime soon. It sounds like Williams is making solid progress, but he'll likely still miss a decent amount of the regular season. He's worth holding in dynasty/keepers formats, but isn't attractive outside of that.

Thursday, September 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Lions have waived running back Jermar Jefferson. The 2021 seventh-round pick appeared in seven games for Detroit last season, finishing with 74 yards and two touchdowns off 15 carries. Jefferson wasn't expected to contribute much on the fantasy end this year with D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams holding things down in the backfield, so the move isn't anticipated to impact anyone outside of dynasty formats. At the same time, there's a chance he may pop up elsewhere throughout the 2022-23 campaign, although his fantasy stock won't rise unless he ascends a depth chart for a new team.
		The Detroit Lions signed former New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas to their practice squad on Thursday. Rosas will return to Detroit after he was cut in May. He'll serve as insurance for starting kicker Austin Seibert heading into the 2022 regular season. In five games with the Lions and New Orleans Saints last year, Rosas went 2-for-5 on his field-goal attempts while making all 14 of his extra-point tries. The 27-year old has made 79.1 percent of his 91 field-goal attempts in his five seasons in the NFL, going 109-for-117 on extra points. The kicking situation in Detroit should be ignored by fantasy managers.

Wednesday, August 31

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions signed free-agent quarterback Nate Sudfeld to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday after they waived quarterback David Blough. Sudfeld became available when the San Francisco 49ers released him on Tuesday. With Blough out of the picture in Detroit, Sudfeld will serve as Jared Goff's backup heading into the 2022 regular season. The 28-year-old signal-caller was originally a sixth-round selection in 2016 by the Washington Commanders out of the University of Indiana. He's played in just four games (zero starts) in three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, going 25-for-37 for 188 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
		The Detroit Lions released quarterback David Blough on Wednesday, according to sources. The Lions decided to cut Blough after they brought in Nate Sudfeld as a backup. Blough didn't impress the team in training camp or the preseason and will now look to latch on with another organization before the start of the regular season. The 27-year-old completed 100 of his 184 passing attempts for 1,033 yards, four touchdowns and seven interceptions in seven games (five starts) in his three seasons with the Lions. Sudfeld, who was cut by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, will now be Jared Goff's direct backup entering the 2022 regular season.

Tuesday, August 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle has been cut by the organization. The 27-year-old apparently lost the battle for the backup spot to David Blough. This move saves the Lions $1.75 million in cap space. Possibly, the Lions decide to bring back Boyle on a cheaper deal. For now, Blough is expected to be the backup to Jared Goff to begin the season. Lions fans better hope that nothing happens to Goff throughout the season or it could get ugly quick.
		Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy has been cut by the organization on Monday. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Kennedy had an uphill battle to begin the preseason. Despite that, Kennedy played well, hauling in 16 receptions for 143 yards and a couple of touchdowns. That still wasn't enough for the Lions to keep Kennedy on their roster. Possibly, he returns on the practice squad and catches on elsewhere. He doesn't have great upside, but has done enough to earn himself a spot on an NFL roster. Fantasy managers can continue to avoid him.
		The San Francisco 49ers decided to release veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld and retain rookie Brock Purdy on the team's 53-man roster. The 49ers are fully committed to Trey Lance as their starting signal-caller entering the 2022 regular season, and against all odds they've brought Jimmy Garoppolo back on a restructured one-year deal to back Lance up. Purdy will be the No. 3 with Sudfeld off the roster. Sudfeld, a former sixth-round pick in 2016 by the Washington Commanders, didn't get on the field at all for San Francisco last year. In his three NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Sudfeld went 25-for-37 for 188 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Tuesday, August 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The Detroit Lions placed rookie first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) on the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday, according to a source. It was always the plan for Williams, who suffered a torn ACL in January's National Championship game in college. The Lions are hoping he'll be ready to play around midseason. The 21-year-old will be extremely attractive in dynasty/keeper drafts, but he's not a must-draft in single-year fantasy formats, especially after the offseason addition of DJ Chark. Williams will miss at least the first four games of the season and potentially more as they ease him into their offense during the regular season.