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Lions Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Detroit Lions as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 5, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 1.01 | 6 |
| 2 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 1.07 | 6 |
| 3 | Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 4.10 | 6 |
| 4 | Jared Goff | QB | DET | 9.07 | 6 |
| 5 | Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | 9.11 | 6 |
| 6 | Detroit Defense | DEF | DET | 11.12 | 6 |
| 7 | Jake Bates | PK | DET | 13.06 | 6 |
| 8 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | DET | 14.01 | 6 |
| 9 | Isaac TeSlaa | WR | DET | 15.07 | 6 |
Jahmyr Gibbs
Jahmyr Gibbs's current ADP is 1.01, which is the 1st pick of the 1st round, and 1st selection overall.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown's current ADP is 1.07, which is the 7th pick of the 1st round, and 6th selection overall.
Jameson Williams
Jameson Williams's current ADP is 4.10, which is the 10th pick of the 4th round, and 45th selection overall.
Jared Goff
Jared Goff's current ADP is 9.07, which is the 7th pick of the 9th round, and 103rd selection overall.
Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta's current ADP is 9.11, which is the 11th pick of the 9th round, and 106th selection overall.
Detroit Defense
Detroit Defense's current ADP is 11.12, which is the 12th pick of the 11th round, and 131st selection overall.
Jake Bates
Jake Bates's current ADP is 13.06, which is the 6th pick of the 13th round, and 150th selection overall.
Isiah Pacheco
Isiah Pacheco's current ADP is 14.01, which is the 1st pick of the 14th round, and 157th selection overall.
Isaac TeSlaa
Isaac TeSlaa's current ADP is 15.07, which is the 7th pick of the 15th round, and 175th selection overall.
Detroit Lions 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Green Bay Packers |
| 2 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 3 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 4 | Home | Cleveland Browns |
| 5 | Away | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 6 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 7 | Home | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 9 | Home | Minnesota Vikings |
| 10 | Away | Washington Commanders |
| 11 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 12 | Home | New York Giants |
| 13 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 14 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 15 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 16 | Home | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 17 | Away | Minnesota Vikings |
| 18 | Away | Chicago Bears |
Detroit Lions News
Jacob Saylors, Jacob Saylors has Earned the Trust of the Coaching Staff
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors runs hard and "has earned the trust of the coaching staff" for his play on offense and special teams during training camp, according to Tim Twentyman of the team's official website. Saylors led the team in total scrimmage yards during the preseason (31 carries for 187 yards and five catches for 40 yards) and could be in the mix to return kicks on special teams if he is active on game days. The chances of Saylors being active for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season went way up when the Lions placed Isiah Pacheco (back) on Injured Reserve to start the year. All-Pro RB Jahmyr Gibbs will handle the lion's share of backfield work, but Saylors could open his second year in the NFL as the No. 2 over Sione Vaki. The former undrafted free agent out of East Carolina appeared in 16 games for the Lions as a rookie in 2025, but he only had two carries for 11 yards on offense. Even with an elevated role to open his sophomore campaign, Saylors is only in consideration as a handcuff option for Gibbs in deeper leagues.
September 5, 2026 8:33 AM EST
Jahmyr Gibbs, Jahmyr Gibbs the Consensus 1.01 in Fantasy Drafts
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has an ADP of 1.1, which means he is consistently being taken with the first pick in 2026 fantasy football drafts. There are plenty of intriguing names near the top of the draft, including running backs Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey, but managers who have the luxury of picking first are selecting Gibbs more often than not. Gibbs has been a top-10 fantasy running back in each of his three pro seasons, including RB1 and RB3 over the last two years, respectively. In fact, despite finishing as the RB3 last year, he posted the highest fantasy points total of his young career. Despite sharing touches with David Montgomery, Gibbs broke out for 1,223 rushing yards, 77 catches, 616 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns. Assuming he stays healthy for 17 games this year, he's a pretty safe bet to finish among the top three at his position, with a very real chance at the overall RB1 title.
September 4, 2026 7:26 PM EST
Jared Goff, Jared Goff Offers Top Late-Round Value
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff isn't going to be the first QB taken off the draft board in fantasy leagues. The strong value of Goff is sometimes forgotten, which could be a benefit to fantasy managers. This past season, Goff threw for over 4,500 passing yards with 34 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The 31-year-old has finished within the top-10 at his position for four straight years. Despite continuing to play above expectations, Goff is sometimes pushed to the side during fantasy drafts. The veteran quarterback is an excellent late-round option with a high floor given the talent in Detroit and past performances.
September 4, 2026 5:44 PM EST
Sam LaPorta, Sam LaPorta Poised for Resurgent Season with Improved Health Outlook
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's 2025 campaign came to a premature end after he suffered a back injury in Week 10 that ultimately required season-ending surgery. The 25-year-old was productive before getting hurt, recording 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns on 49 targets across nine games played. LaPorta gave fantasy managers a scare when he suffered a hip injury that caused him to miss some time this summer. However, the young tight end was able to return to practice and looks to be on track to start the regular season fully healthy. Between wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, as well as running back Jahmyr Gibbs, LaPorta faces plenty of target competition in Detroit. Still, the Lions enter the year with questions on defense and a new-look offensive line, both of which could force them to turn to the air early and often in 2026. As long as LaPorta remains healthy, he could be poised for a bounce-back season.
September 3, 2026 12:25 PM EST
Isaac TeSlaa, Isaac TeSlaa Still Has Lions' Trust After Quiet Summer
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa had a rough summer, but the team isn't backing away from him. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery said he is "not too concerned" about TeSlaa's camp and preseason. Detroit intentionally gave the second-year receiver more work against top cornerbacks, and he remains the No. 3 option behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. TeSlaa caught just 16 passes for 239 yards as a rookie, but six of those catches went for touchdowns. He also finished the year with eight receptions for 119 yards and two scores over the final three games. His preseason opener against Cincinnati was ugly, including a drop that turned into an interception, but Detroit hasn't let one uneven month change its plans. TeSlaa still has a bigger role waiting for him in Year 2.
September 2, 2026 11:46 AM EST
