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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 August 10, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 1.02 | 6 |
| 2 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 1.07 | 6 |
| 3 | Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 4.10 | 6 |
| 4 | Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | 8.04 | 6 |
| 5 | Jared Goff | QB | DET | 9.10 | 6 |
| 6 | Detroit Defense | DEF | DET | 11.09 | 6 |
| 7 | Jake Bates | PK | DET | 13.03 | 6 |
| 8 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | DET | 13.03 | 6 |
| 9 | Isaac TeSlaa | WR | DET | 14.12 | 6 |
Jahmyr Gibbs
Jahmyr Gibbs's current ADP is 1.02, which is the 2nd 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.
Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta's current ADP is 8.04, which is the 4th pick of the 8th round, and 88th selection overall.
Jared Goff
Jared Goff's current ADP is 9.10, which is the 10th pick of the 9th round, and 106th selection overall.
Detroit Defense
Detroit Defense's current ADP is 11.09, which is the 9th pick of the 11th round, and 128th selection overall.
Jake Bates
Jake Bates's current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 147th selection overall.
Isiah Pacheco
Isiah Pacheco's current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 147th selection overall.
Isaac TeSlaa
Isaac TeSlaa's current ADP is 14.12, which is the 12th pick of the 14th round, and 167th 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
Jared Goff, Josh Dobbs Joining Lions as Jared Goff's Backup
The Detroit Lions are signing quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $1.425 million contract with $475,000 fully guaranteed, according to Mike Garafolo. The move comes after Teddy Bridgewater stepped away from the team, creating an opening behind starter Jared Goff. Garafolo reports that the financial commitment reflects Detroit's plan for Dobbs to serve as its No. 2 quarterback. The 31-year-old spent last season with New England, appearing in four games and completing 7 of 10 passes for 65 yards. He has made 15 starts during his NFL career, giving Detroit an experienced option behind Goff while undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer continues to develop. Goff has already been ruled out for the entire preseason, so Dobbs should have an opportunity to get acclimated quickly once the signing becomes official.
August 9, 2026 12:06 PM EST
Jared Goff, Jared Goff Will Sit Out Entire Preseason
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will not play at any point during the preseason, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Sunday. Campbell left little doubt about the plan, joking that even if Detroit ran out of quarterbacks, Goff still would not play and the team could turn to wide receiver Tom Kennedy instead. Goff is coming off another strong season, throwing for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while completing 68.0% of his passes across 17 games. Detroit opens its preseason Thursday against Cincinnati, and several other key starters could also be held out. Goff's absence will put more attention on rookie Luke Altmyer, especially after Teddy Bridgewater decided to step away from the team. Altmyer should now see plenty of preseason work while Detroit evaluates him and searches for another veteran quarterback.
August 9, 2026 10:06 AM EST
Isaac TeSlaa, Isaac TeSlaa's Growing Role Makes Him a Dynasty Buy
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa didn't do much between the 20s as a rookie, but six touchdowns on 16 catches made it hard to ignore what his size can add to this offense. Detroit is giving him more to do now. The 24-year-old enters camp as the clear No. 3 receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, and Dan Campbell said the Lions had built a lot of trust in him by the end of last season. There is some noise in the late-season numbers, though. TeSlaa caught 12 balls over the final six weeks, but that run came after Sam LaPorta went on injured reserve. LaPorta is back at full strength, and Jahmyr Gibbs will also see plenty of targets. TeSlaa may never get enough volume to become a weekly fantasy starter in this offense. Still, Detroit traded up 32 spots to take him 70th overall last year, and his 6-foot-4 frame gives him a red-zone role that doesn't require huge target volume. RotoBaller has him 189th overall in its latest dynasty rankings. That's cheap enough to buy into the Year 2 role growth without paying for a breakout that's already happened.
August 8, 2026 11:09 AM EST
Jared Goff, Jared Goff Looks to Have a "Great Grasp" on New Offense
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff leads the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns over the past four seasons, so it should come as little surprise that he was listed among senior writer Tim Twentyman's 10 players who have impressed through the first two weeks of Lions training camp. Twentyman notes that the five-time Pro Bowler continues to wow with his ball placement and accuracy and appears to have "a great grasp of Drew Petzing's offense." Goff has one of the most feared surrounding casts in the league and a head coach unafraid to play to the final whistle, making his current ADP of QB16 all the more confounding following four straight top 10 fantasy finishes. In a year with a deep pool of quality options making it easier to wait at the quarterback position, Goff has week-winning upside and is a player to target in the closing rounds of 2026 drafts.
August 8, 2026 7:00 AM EST
Jahmyr Gibbs, Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions Agree on Three-Year, $67.5 Million Deal
Three-time Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions agreed on Thursday on a three-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million and includes $51.5 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal makes Gibbs the league's highest-paid running back after the Atlanta Falcons just signed star RB Bijan Robinson to a three-year extension worth $66.75 million on Tuesday. The 24-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2023 from the University of Alabama is well-deserving of the massive contract, having produced a whopping 3,580 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns on 675 carries for the Lions in his first three years in the NFL. Gibbs has also lit up box scores as a receiver, catching 181 of 228 targets for 1,449 receiving yards and another 10 touchdowns as a pass-catcher. In an offense in Detroit that hasn't changed all that much under head coach Dan Campbell, Gibbs will continue to be the focal point on the ground and through the air, which makes him the most obvious choice as the No. 1 overall fantasy football pick in 2026.
August 6, 2026 1:41 PM EST
