Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (illness) does not carry an injury designation into their Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The rookie wideout was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was able to log a full session on Friday and avoid a questionable tag into the weekend. TeSlaa was selected in the third round (70th overall) in this year's NFL Draft out of Arkansas. During the preseason, TeSlaa flashed immense potential and made a strong case to open the season in a prominent role. Earlier in August, the Lions opted to trade veteran wideout Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, which opened the No. 3 spot for either TeSlaa or Kalif Raymond. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his workload in the opener, as he could be worth adding in deeper 3-WR leagues if he were to carve out a significant role. However, for the time being, he is best to keep out of starting lineups, playing in a crowded offense.
Sep 5, 2025 6:17 PM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was one of the team's breakout stars of the preseason and is expected to open the year as Detroit's WR3 alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. TeSlaa was limited in practice early in the week due to an illness, but he practiced in full on Friday and does not carry an injury designation into his Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. It's unknown what type of target volume TeSlaa will see right away, though it appears he's replacing veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick's 2024 role in the Lions offense. Patrick averaged under three targets per game with Detroit last season, but it's worth noting he scored two of his three touchdowns against Green Bay. TeSlaa should not be started by fantasy managers in Week 1, but he could be worth stashing in a bench spot for future weeks.
Sep 5, 2025 5:51 PM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (illness) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor TeSlaa's status during Friday's session, as he was also limited during Wednesday's practice. During the preseason, the Arkansas product flashed upside and was able to make a strong case to open the regular season in a starting role. In addition, the Lions also traded veteran wideout Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, which opened a spot on the depth chart for TeSlaa to operate as the team's No. 3 wideout. If TeSlaa can turn the corner during Friday's session, he could be worth a look as a high-risk WR3 in deeper formats. However, he is best off leaving on the bench in shallower leagues as he will be competing for targets alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
Sep 4, 2025 10:09 PM EST
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team will find a place in the Week 1 divisional showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday for rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, and he'll also see a role on special teams. TeSlaa has really turned heads and looked polished during training camp and the preseason, but it's unclear exactly what his involvement will look like out of the gates in 2025. With that said, the trade of Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars definitely opened things up for TeSlaa to have more opportunities in his first NFL season behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. The 23-year-old sixth-rounder will probably have his typical rookie growing pains, but there are worse late-round fliers you can take on a receiver in fantasy drafts. In terms of Week 1, though, TeSlaa will be a pretty risky flex option.
Sep 1, 2025 2:30 PM EST
NFL.com's Bucky Brooks thinks that Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa will be "a valuable weapon for Jared Goff as a chain-mover with mismatch potential in the red zone" in his first year in the NFL. TeSlaa torched defenders in the preseason with 10 catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns and is a polished route-runner with great speed (4.43-second 40-yard dash). The Arkansas product also has nice length at 6-foot-4 and 214 pounds with 31 1/8-inch arms. The third-round pick's (70th overall) strong performance in training camp and the preseason was the prime reason the team traded Tim Patrick to the Jaguars. TeSlaa is now competing with Kalif Raymond for the WR3 in Detroit behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. While he could have growing pains in Year 1, TeSlaa is worth a look as a late-round flier in deeper fantasy formats.
Aug 29, 2025 5:33 PM EST
Following the trade that sent Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has a clear path to open the season as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. During the preseason, the rookie from Arkansas was one of the most impressive pass catchers. The Lions selected TeSlaa with the 70th overall pick in April's draft. In the Hall of Fame Game, TeSlaa racked up 46 yards. Then, in his next contest, the wideout found the back of the ned zone for the first time in his career. In their preseason finale against the Houston Texans, TeSlaa punched in another score, which further solidified his starting role. With Patrick now out of the picture, fantasy managers should expect the 23-year-old to open the season sitting behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Given his dominant preseason, he is worth a late-round look in all 3-WR 12+ team leagues.
Aug 27, 2025 7:17 AM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa recorded two catches for 41 yards and a touchdown in his team's final preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. TeSlaa finishes the preseason with 10 catches for 146 yards and three scores. A third-round pick out of Arkansas, TeSlaa has had an encouraging summer heading into his rookie season. He currently projects as WR5 on the Lions' depth chart, but TeSlaa has a chance to steal playing time from veterans Kalif Raymond and Tim Patrick if he can carry his strong play into the regular season. TeSlaa is a name for fantasy managers to monitor as a waiver-wire target, particularly if there is a wide receiver injury in Detroit.
Aug 24, 2025 9:04 AM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa continues to stand out in preseason action, recording four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. A third-round selection out of Arkansas, TeSlaa had just 28 catches last year for the Razorbacks and was thought to be more of a developmental prospect. He's reportedly opened some eyes in training camp practices, and he's logged 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns in three preseason games. TeSlaa could be pushing veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick for the WR3 job in Detroit before the regular season even begins.
Aug 17, 2025 1:15 AM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa "has been turning heads in camp and is working his way into a role within the offense," according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The Lions love "his all-out effort every snap, his strong hands/ability at the catch point, and the way his blocking in the run game stands out," which is important for head coach Dan Campbell. Schultz thinks TeSlaa is a player to watch this year, especially after the Lions made a bold move to trade up to grab him in the third round in this year's NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 214-pounder has 57 receiving yards and a touchdown in two preseason games working with backup quarterback Kyle Allen, and if he continues to produce, he could factor into the WR3 role alongside Tim Patrick this year. TeSlaa's college production didn't stand out, but he has the size and athleticism to make some noise.
Aug 11, 2025 6:06 PM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa caught two passes on three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in his team's 17-10 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Detroit used a third-round pick on TeSlaa in the 2025 draft, and reports out of training camp have indicated that the 23-year-old has been playing well in practice. Even still, TeSlaa does not project to have a huge role in the offense as a rookie. The Lions have the star duo of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams leading their wide receiver room and steady veterans Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond behind them. That makes 2025 likely a developmental season for TeSlaa, but he could eventually push the 31-year-old Patrick for playing time.
Aug 9, 2025 9:11 AM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa hauled in two of three targets for 46 yards receiving in his preseason debut with the team, a 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Drafted in the third round out of Arkansas, TeSlaa recorded 28 catches for 545 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games for the Razorbacks last season. He's earned praise from Lions coaches and beat reports alike for his work so far in training camp, but TeSlaa faces stiff competition for playing time as a rookie in Detroit. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are locked in as the team's top two wide receivers, and Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond are both steady veterans who have played key roles in previous years. TeSlaa profiles most similarly to Patrick as a big-bodied outside receiver, and could be the Lions' succession plan at the position with Patrick currently signed to a one-year contract.
Jul 31, 2025 11:32 PM EST
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has been impressive early in training camp practices and could be close to earning some first-team reps, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Detroit gave up a haul of future draft assets to trade up in the third round and select TeSlaa back in April, so the team is clearly high on what he can be as a pro. The 23-year-old spent his final two college seasons at Arkansas, recording 28 catches for 545 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games in 2024. TeSlaa appears to be facing an uphill battle for playing time as a rookie, as the Lions have veterans Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick, and Kalif Raymond ahead of him on the receiver depth chart. However, Patrick is playing on a one-year contract that expires at the end of the 2025 season. TeSlaa profiles as his future replacement and could potentially push Patrick for playing time in 2025 if he continues to play well throughout the preseason.
Jul 27, 2025 10:00 PM EST
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