C.J. Gardner-Johnson Expected To Miss "A Day Or Two"

Detroit Lions Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field on Monday after a scary non-contact knee injury, but his MRI showed no structural damage. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the 25-year-old defensive back is expected to be out for just a day or two and the injury doesn't appear to be anything serious. […]

Lions Host Teddy Bridgewater For A Visit

Free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater visited the Lions on Monday. The Journeyman signal-caller has played for the Vikings, Saints, Cardinals, Broncos, and Dolphins since entering the league in 2014. He's appeared in 78 games, throwing for 15,120 yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions while adding 219 carries for 846 yards and 11 scores on the run. […]

Re-Drafting the First Round of the 2020 NFL Draft

Most football fans know that the 2020 NFL Draft was one of the strongest classes in recent memory. It has produced Pro-Bowlers galore, as well as some legitimate, franchise-altering talents. Even though the Class of '20 was terrific, there are always some big misses in the first round of the NFL Draft. In this article, […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Has No Structural Damage

Updating from a previous post, Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's MRI revealed he did not suffer any structural damage to his knee. The 25-year-old defensive back suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice on Monday and was carted off the field, but is now considered "day-to-day". This is great news and a sigh of relief […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Carted Off The Field Monday

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice on Monday and was carted off the field. Non-contact injuries are usually pretty scary and can often end up being torn ACLs, but we'll pass along any updates we have on Gardner-Johnson's condition once we know more. The 25-year-old was expected to […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Opens Camp On Non-Football Injury List

According to Lions head coach Dan Campbell, wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (undisclosed) is on the non-football injury list. The 33-year-old inked a one-year deal to return to Detroit after playing in Jacksonville for the last two seasons. He finished with only 46 receptions for 529 yards and three touchdowns in 2022, some of the […]

Emmanuel Moseley Will Land On PUP List

According to Lions head coach Dan Campbell, cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The 27-year-old spent his first five seasons with the 49ers, totaling 162 tackles, four interceptions, and 33 passes defensed. But he appeared in only five games last season before suffering a torn ACL. Despite […]

NFL Coaching Matters: NFC South Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Bounce Back Running Back Candidates For 2023 Fantasy Football

When it comes to sports, especially football and particularly the running back position, an athlete's success is often dependent on their teammates. A good offensive line is a running back's best friend. Although truly elite tailbacks can still be productive with below-average line play, most cannot. Fantasy analysts often interpret down years for running backs […]

Lions Bringing Back Justin Jackson

The Lions re-signed running back Justin Jackson. The 27-year-old spent four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining Detroit last offseason. Unfortunately, he hasn't been a pivotal offensive option since entering the league. However, Jackson hasn't had a horrible career, rushing for 1,210 yards while totaling six touchdowns. But the Lions have Jahmyr Gibbs, […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Tiers 4-9) - July 2023 Best Ball Leagues

Many of you have been assembling rosters in best ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed throughout the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best […]

2023 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Garrett Wilson, D'Andre Swift, Jordan Addison, Joe Mixon, more

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of fantasy football rankings! The NFL season is around the corner, as we are a few weeks away from the start of training camp and less than 50 days until Week 1. Below you'll see our updated 2023 fantasy football PPR rankings for the top 400 players as of July […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates - One NFL Player From All 32 Teams

NFL training camps are just around the corner. That means the 2023 regular season is less than two months away. There will be plenty of storylines during training camp and the preseason. However, the most interesting ones will be about possible breakout players. Let's look at one potential breakout candidate from all 32 NFL teams.Be […]

Lions Put Hendon Hooker On NFI List

The Detroit Lions placed rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee), tight end Derrick Deese Jr. (undisclosed) and defensive lineman Zach Morton (undisclosed) on the Non-Football Injury list on Thursday. Hooker tore his ACL in college last November, and his rookie season in the NFL is expected to be more of a redshirt year, so it's not […]

Lions Release Kicker Michael Badgley

The Detroit Lions surprisingly released kicker Michael Badgley on Thursday, according to a source. Badgley will hit the open market after the Lions traded for Riley Patterson this offseason. The 27-year-old Badgley played in 12 games with Detroit last year and went 20-for-24 on his field-goal attempts while making all 33 of his extra-point tries. […]

James Mitchell Seems Like Roster Lock

MLive's Kyle Meinke thinks that Detroit Lions tight ends Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright and James Mitchell are roster locks heading into Week 1 of the regular season. And if Brandon Zylstra has a solid training camp, the team could take four tight ends into the regular season. Mitchell is big and physical at the position […]

Sam LaPorta Should Have Big Role Right Away

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has shown instincts and feel for the game early on and had an impressive spring during organized team activities and minicamp. He's expected to play a big role right away and will be an important weapon in Detroit's aerial attack in 2023. LaPorta has the ability to line […]

Is Denzel Mims A Good Fit For The Lions? Fantasy Football Outlook

The New York Jets agreed to trade former second-round pick Denzel Mims to the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old wideout was never productive for New York, so he gets a change of scenery on an ascending Lions' offense. While it's easy to write him off after three quiet years in the NFL, there could be targets […]

Craig Reynolds Considered The Leader For No. 3 Role

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds has won over the coaching staff with his reliability and consistency and has to be considered the leader for the No. 3 running back role behind rookie Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, according to MLive's Kyle Meinke. Jermar Jefferson made some progress in 2022, but he'll continue to struggle […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Should Have Immediate Impact

The Detroit Lions parted ways with running backs Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift this offseason and drafted Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick. The Lions view Gibbs as an Alvin Kamara-type back who will contribute equally in the passing and running games. Gibbs should take Swift's place in the offense immediately in 2023, and […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings July (Tiers 4-9) - Best Ball Leagues

Many of you have been assembling rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best ball […]

Will Jahmyr Gibbs Be a Top-12 Fantasy Running Back in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Detroit Lions surprised many when they drafted Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Not many projected Gibbs getting selected so early in the draft, but the Lions wanted him, and they got him. A running back like Gibbs adds another dimension to the Lions' offense, […]

Lions Acquire Denzel Mims From Jets

The Detroit Lions acquired wide receiver Denzel Mims and a seventh-round pick in 2025 from the New York Jets on Wednesday in exchange for a conditional sixth-rounder, according to sources. Several teams were interested in trading for Mims, including the Patriots, Steelers and Cowboys, but it will be the Lions who land him. The 25-year-old […]

Lions Sign Second-Rounder Brian Branch

The Detroit Lions signed second-round safety Brian Branch to his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. With the signing, the Lions now have their entire rookie draft class in 2023 under contract. Branch spent the last three seasons at Alabama and was named a second-team All-American after last season. […]

NFL Draft Booms or Busts? Ranking Every NFL No. 1 Pick Since 2000

The NFL Draft is fun for football fans and crucial to NFL franchises. It offers a chance for teams to change the entire trajectory when they connect on a pick or miss horribly with a bust. That's especially true for teams that are lucky enough to select with the No. 1 overall pick. Over the […]

Stack 'Em: Taking Advantage Of NFL Teams With Favorable Early Schedules in 2023

NFL training camps around the league are set to start in the next few weeks. Shortly after that, the NFL regular season will be here. With the 2023 fantasy football season less than two months away, how can we position our teams to get off to the hot starts we all hope for? Several factors […]

They Took Who? The Most Shocking NFL Draft Picks of 2023

As NFL training camps draw near, all 32 NFL teams are gearing up for the 2023 season. Hope is in high order at the moment, as every franchise believes this could be "their year". While time will be the ultimate judge of the 2023 NFL Draft's winners and losers, some franchises made decisions that still […]

Best Ball Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 1-3) - July Updates

Many of you have been assembling rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best ball […]

Draft A Quarterback Early in 2023? How To Win Your Fantasy Football Drafts

For years, all you heard repeatedly was to wait on quarterbacks in fantasy football drafts. This made sense at the time, as there was not a huge falloff at the position. Analyst drafts would often become games of quarterback chicken. It didn’t take long for home leagues to follow suit. Back then, QBs ran far […]

Best Ball Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 1-3) - July Updates

Many of you have been assembling rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best ball […]