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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 25, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 1.01 | 6 |
| 2 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 1.07 | 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.
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
Jake Bates, Jake Bates a Risky Kicker Option in Week 4
Three games into his 2026 season, Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has connected on all three of his field goal attempts and converted all 12 of his extra point tries. While the 27-year-old has been effective so far and Detroit is averaging 31 points per game, Bates' fantasy production has been held down by the Lions' touchdown-scoring efficiency so far in 2026. In Week 4, Detroit will travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers. While the matchup profiles as a potentially high-scoring affair on paper, the weather forecast in Charlotte on Sunday currently calls for rain and some wind. If the elements are indeed a factor, fantasy managers should try to avoid Bates in Week 4.
October 2, 2026 5:44 PM EST
Isaac TeSlaa, Isaac TeSlaa Carries Some Deep-League Flex Intrigue in Week 4
Three games into his 2026 season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has recorded five catches for 92 yards on nine targets. While TeSlaa's overall line is underwhelming, he's coming off a season-high 60-yard performance in Detroit's Week 3 win over the New York Jets. In Week 4, Detroit will take on a Carolina Panthers defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per pass attempt (6.1) in the NFL through three weeks. However, Carolina's secondary is shorthanded, as starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (quad) and Mike Jackson (groin) were both placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. With top Lions wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams occupying Carolina's defensive attention, TeSlaa could see some favorable matchups against reserve defensive backs. The Panthers offense should also be able to move the ball against Detroit's 32nd-ranked scoring defense, which could force the Lions offense into a pass-heavy game script. In deeper leagues, TeSlaa could be a decent desperation flex option for fantasy managers in Week 4.
October 2, 2026 5:42 PM EST
Sam LaPorta, Sam LaPorta Has a Chance to Bounce Back in Week 4
Across three games so far in 2026, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has recorded 14 catches for 144 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets. The 25-year-old is coming off his least productive game of the young season, as he recorded just three catches for 44 yards on four targets against the New York Jets. However, LaPorta will have a chance to bounce back in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers had a tough time containing Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in Week 3, allowing him to record 51 receiving yards and two touchdowns on nine targets. Carolina's potent passing offense should also be able to move the ball against the Lions' struggling secondary, which could lead to a high-scoring, pass-heavy game script for both teams. As long as Detroit quarterback Jared Goff continues to throw the ball at his current rate (36.3 pass attempts per game), LaPorta has a chance for big production. He profiles as a solid TE1 option for fantasy managers in Week 4.
October 2, 2026 5:32 PM EST
Jameson Williams, Jameson Williams Could Be Poised for Breakout Game in Week 4
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has not quite gotten going in the early part of the 2026 season, recording 10 catches for 127 yards and zero touchdowns on 17 targets across three games. The 25-year-old has taken a back seat in his team's passing game so far, ranking fourth on the Lions in targets behind wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and tight end Sam LaPorta. As long as all of Detroit's main pass-catchers stay healthy, Williams may have trouble providing fantasy managers with consistent production. Still, Williams' big-play ability makes him a threat to go off in any given week. Week 4 might be a decent time for fantasy managers to bet on Williams, as he will take on the Carolina Panthers. Carolina has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per pass attempt (6.1) in the NFL through three weeks, but they also placed starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (quad) and Mike Jackson (groin) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. In a relatively favorable matchup on paper, Williams profiles as a high-end WR3/flex option for fantasy managers in Week 4.
October 2, 2026 5:29 PM EST
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains a High-End WR1 Option in Week 4
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a quiet game by his lofty standards in Week 3, recording four catches for 19 yards and a touchdown on eight targets against the New York Jets. However, the 26-year-old is still off to an excellent start to the season, as he's hauled in 23 receptions for 225 yards and five touchdowns on 35 targets across three games. In Week 4, St. Brown and the Lions will go on the road to take on the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have been tough to throw on so far in 2026, allowing the fifth-fewest yards per pass attempt (6.1) in the NFL. However, Carolina placed starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (quad) and Mike Jackson (groin) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Particularly if the Lions' defense continues to struggle and Detroit is forced to turn to the air, St. Brown could be well-positioned to have a big day. Even coming off the down week, St. Brown remains a must-start WR1 option for fantasy managers in Week 4.
Amon-Ra St. Brown player page.
October 2, 2026 5:22 PM EST
