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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 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 1.05 | 8 |
| 2 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 1.11 | 8 |
| 3 | Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 6.02 | 8 |
| 4 | Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | 6.04 | 8 |
| 5 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | DET | 6.09 | 8 |
| 6 | Jared Goff | QB | DET | 8.12 | 8 |
| 7 | Detroit Defense | DEF | DET | 12.11 | 8 |
| 8 | Jake Bates | PK | DET | 13.01 | 8 |
Jahmyr Gibbs
Jahmyr Gibbs's current ADP is 1.05, which is the 5th pick of the 1st round, and 5th selection overall.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown's current ADP is 1.11, which is the 11th pick of the 1st round, and 10th selection overall.
Jameson Williams
Jameson Williams's current ADP is 6.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 6th round, and 61st selection overall.
Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta's current ADP is 6.04, which is the 4th pick of the 6th round, and 63rd selection overall.
Isiah Pacheco
Isiah Pacheco's current ADP is 6.09, which is the 9th pick of the 6th round, and 68th selection overall.
Jared Goff
Jared Goff's current ADP is 8.12, which is the 12th pick of the 8th round, and 96th selection overall.
Detroit Defense
Detroit Defense's current ADP is 12.11, which is the 11th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.
Jake Bates
Jake Bates's current ADP is 13.01, which is the 1st pick of the 13th round, and 144th 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
Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions Picking Up Jahmyr Gibbs' Fifth-Year Option
The Detroit Lions plan to pick up the fifth-year option of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, according to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. Gibbs will be due $14.3 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season, tying him for the fifth-most expensive RB in the league based on average annual contract value. As one of the best all-around backs in the NFL, picking up the 24-year-old's fifth-year option was a no-brainer move for Detroit. He has been a Pro Bowler in each of his first three years in the league, and there's an argument to be made that he's worth the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy football drafts this year. Gibbs finished with his second straight 1,000-yard rushing campaign in 2025 and added 13 rushing touchdowns in 17 starts. Through the air, he caught a career-high 77 passes for 616 yards and five more touchdowns on 94 targets. With David Montgomery now out of town, the Lions should utilize Gibbs even more as a rare three-down back in his fourth year in the NFL. Through three seasons, Gibbs has an impressive 3,580 rushing yards and 39 rushing TDs, adding 1,449 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. The dude is a beast at the RB position.
April 28, 2026 6:23 PM EST
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains a Locked-in Dynasty Stud
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown came into the 2026 offseason as one of the safest high-value assets in dynasty, and nothing the Lions have done in the team-building period of the year has put that status in doubt. Detroit signed Greg Dortch to a one-year deal to replace the departing Kalif Raymond and added Kentucky receiver Kendrick Law in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, meaning that, for all intents and purposes, the Lions will return the same receiver grouping of St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa. In 2025, with all three playing in 17 games, St. Brown earned a team-leading 31.3% target share en route to his third straight 1,400+ yard season and his third consecutive WR3 fantasy finish. He is currently RotoBaller's dynasty WR6, but at age 26, he may still be the most reliable receiver in the game.
Amon-Ra St. Brown player page.
April 26, 2026 12:36 PM EST
Kendrick Law, Lions Trade Up to Select Kentucky Receiver Kendrick Law
The Detroit Lions have selected Kentucky wide receiver prospect Kendrick Law with the 168th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Lions acquired this selection from the Bills in exchange for the 181st and 213th picks. Law spent his first three collegiate seasons at Alabama before transferring to Kentucky. That decision paid off, as the 21-year-old posted a career-high 53 catches, 540 yards, and three touchdowns in 2025. He also contributed 710 kick return yards over his final three collegiate seasons, so he has special teams potential as he makes the transition to the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, Law could compete for the Lions' No. 4 receiver role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa.
April 25, 2026 11:19 AM EST
Isiah Pacheco, Is Isiah Pacheco a Worthy Buy-Low Target for Dynasty Managers?
Veteran running back Isiah Pacheco had a disastrous year in his final season with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. Across 13 games, the 27-year-old recorded 563 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 137 touches. Pacheco signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions in free agency, where he will serve as the RB2 behind star Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs. Pacheco's star has fallen quite a bit in recent seasons, as he's failed to average four yards per carry since 2023 and has missed 14 games over the past two years due to injury. Still, Detroit is a solid landing spot for his fantasy value. Former Lions back David Montgomery scored 20 touchdowns over the past two seasons in a role similar to the one Pacheco will likely fill in 2026. Additionally, any injury to Gibbs would immediately vault Pacheco into the RB1 role in Detroit. In dynasty formats, Pacheco could be a decent buy-low target for fantasy managers.
April 17, 2026 12:37 PM EST
Jared Goff, Jared Goff a Steady Dynasty Option Despite Age, Lack of Rushing Upside?
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is far from the flashiest name in fantasy football, but his reliability has allowed him to be a top-10 fantasy option year in and year out. Goff has ranked as the QB10 or higher in each of his four seasons, including a QB9 finish in 2025 as he tallied 4,564 passing yards, 34 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He lacks rushing upside, but he also does a pretty good job protecting the football, which has allowed him to remain in the top-12 range. It also helps that he has a bunch of superstars at his disposal, including Jahmyr Gibbs at running back, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams at wide receiver, Sam LaPorta at tight end, and Penei Sewell in the trenches. Older, non-rushing quarterbacks aren't typically dynasty trade targets, but if we assume that Goff will produce similarly to Matthew Stafford in his thirties, then the Cal product can still be an intriguing offseason addition in dynasty leagues. Plus, he'll remain relatively affordable in trades as long as he lacks the rushing upside that quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert possess. A current ranking as the QB23 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings doesn't quite reflect the short-term QB1 value he could bring to a contender in dynasty leagues.
April 16, 2026 7:46 PM EST
