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Detroit Lions

2026 schedule, fantasy roster and sourced discussion.

Week 6, 2026 outlook

Source-built summary

No sourced team injury reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not establish a healthy roster. 13 observed Detroit Lions roster players have fresh stored Week 6 PPR forecasts. Missing player forecasts remain blank; these values are not team-total predictions.

This page links 3 dated podcast or media excerpts. Discussion is context, not a prediction or an accuracy score. Recent linked headline: What we've learned about the Detroit Lions after five weeks Read the source for its context and qualifications.

What to watch

Week 6 matchup

No game was returned for this team in the selected week. This is not confirmation of a bye or a complete schedule.

Compare observed teammates

Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.

Amon-Ra St. Brown minus Brock Wright: 0 PPR points. See each player's source date above.

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Team injury and practice context

Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.

No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.

Observed depth-chart context

The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.

No matching depth entry was returned for this period. No role is inferred from its absence.

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Season schedule and stored odds

Prices are captured observations, not guaranteed current offers. Stale prices are marked. Completed games show final recorded scores. ATS grades the team's own closing spread only.

Detroit Lions regular-season schedule and captured prices
Week / dateOpponentVenueResultTeam spreadATSTotalMoneylinePrice observation
1 / 2026-09-13vs New Orleans SaintsFord Field31–30 final-7L49.5-3252026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
2 / 2026-09-17@ Buffalo BillsHighmark Stadium31–41 final+5.5L54.5+1952026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
3 / 2026-09-27vs New York JetsFord Field31–24 final-7P49.5-3252026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
4 / 2026-10-04@ Carolina PanthersBank of America Stadium26–32 final-4.5L52.5-2252026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
5 / 2026-10-11@ Arizona CardinalsState Farm Stadium45–21 final-5.5W55.5-2652026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
7 / 2026-10-25vs Green Bay PackersFord FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
8 / 2026-11-01vs Minnesota VikingsFord FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
9 / 2026-11-08@ Miami DolphinsHard Rock StadiumNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
10 / 2026-11-15vs New England PatriotsFC Bayern Munich StadiumNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
11 / 2026-11-22vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersFord FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
12 / 2026-11-26vs Chicago BearsFord FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
13 / 2026-12-06@ Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz StadiumNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
14 / 2026-12-13vs Tennessee TitansFord FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:14 UTC
15 / 2026-12-20@ Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank StadiumNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:15 UTC
16 / 2026-12-28vs New York GiantsFord FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:15 UTC
17 / 2027-01-03@ Chicago BearsSoldier FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:15 UTC
18 / 2027-01-10@ Green Bay PackersLambeau FieldNot final————2026-10-18 20:40:15 UTC

Recent team results

Recorded final scores for 2026. These summaries are not predictions or a betting record.

3-2 straight · 1-3-1 ATS (5 games graded)

House NFL spread model: 1-2 on this team's games (3 graded, current registrant).

Last 3 games · 3 recorded

34.0 for / 25.7 against

Points per game

Last 5 games · 5 recorded

32.8 for / 29.6 against

Points per game

Last 8 games · 5 recorded

32.8 for / 29.6 against

Points per game

Detroit Lions: recorded points scored, oldest to newestHistorical actuals, not projections. Values and dates are also listed in the accompanying table. Missing values have no bar.Week 1: 31.0 pointsWeek 1Week 2: 31.0 pointsWeek 2Week 3: 31.0 pointsWeek 3Week 4: 26.0 pointsWeek 4Week 5: 45.0 pointsWeek 5

Fantasy roster and projections

Roster: 2026, Week 6. Stale source. 2026-10-11 06:02:52 UTC

Includes eligible backups, reserve and practice-squad players in the observed roster. A roster place does not confirm game-day availability. Projection period and source appear on each player’s page.

Observed Detroit Lions fantasy players and stored PPR forecasts
PlayerPositionRoster status codePPR projectionProjection source and date
Amon-Ra St. BrownWRACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Brock WrightTEACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Dominic LovettWRDEV—No stored projection for this player.
Isaac TeSlaaWRACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Isiah PachecoRBRES0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Jabari SmallRBDEV—No stored projection for this player.
Jackson MeeksTEACT—No stored projection for this player.
Jacob SaylorsRBACT—No stored projection for this player.
Jahmyr GibbsRBACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Jake BatesKACT—No stored projection for this player.
Jameson WilliamsWRACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Jared GoffQBACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Joshua DobbsQBACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Kendrick LawWRRES—No stored projection for this player.
Lawrence KeysWRDEV—No stored projection for this player.
Lucky JacksonWRDEV—No stored projection for this player.
Luke AltmyerQBDEV—No stored projection for this player.
Miles KitselmanTEDEV—No stored projection for this player.
Sam LaPortaTEACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Sione VakiRBACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Tay MartinWRACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Thomas GordonTEDEV—No stored projection for this player.
Tom KennedyWRACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Tyler ConklinTEACT0.02026, Week 6. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC

DFS salaries

DraftKings classic main-slate salaries only, deduplicated to the newest slate. A stale or missing slate renders no rows rather than a synthesized price.

No fresh DraftKings classic salary rows for this team.

Injuries

No reported injuries for this team's latest tracked week.

News and podcast discussion

Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC

51 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.74× the source baseline.

Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.

However, if Jacobs is suspended for more than six games, he would have to miss additional games.After playing the Cowboys this Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Packers visit the Lions on Oct.
ESPN NFL News — Packers RB Jacobs eligible to return next week amid ongoing probe 2026-10-16 21:03:45 UTC
He has played on 85.3% of defensive snaps, the second-highest rate among edge defenders, trailing only Detroit Lions Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson (89.1%), per the NFL's Next Gen Stats.
CBS Sports NFL — Week 6 breakdown: Josh Allen vs. Maxx Crosby and the keys to pivotal AFC clash 2026-10-16 12:35:19 UTC
McMillan was borderline unstoppable against the Lions in Week 4, hauling in 14 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns on a 93.5 overall PFF grade.
Pro Football Focus — The 10 best NFL player matchups to watch in Week 6 2026-10-16 10:15:00 UTC

What we've learned about the Detroit Lions after five weeks 2026-10-14 19:38:59 UTC

Lions RB Gibbs passes Sanders for most NFL TDs before age 25 2026-10-12 02:53:25 UTC

Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals: Game Highlights 2026-10-12 00:29:52 UTC

Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs lead the Lions' offensive romp in a 45-21 win over the Cardinals 2026-10-11 23:35:28 UTC

Jeremiyah Love 'trending well' to play despite ankle reinjury 2026-10-09 19:50:08 UTC

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