Huddle Up: LaPorta's ADP is at 87, and he could be a value pick once you get to the glut of midrange TE1s. He has yet to live up to his awesome rookie season, but he continues to flash the talent that put him among the position's elite in fantasy that season.

Huddle Up: Pacheco has had trouble staying healthy, which is the reason he took a backup job in Detroit. The Lions are thin at running back behind Pacheco with Sione Vaki also nicked up and former UFL standout Jacob Saylors. Saylors could be a speculative handcuff to Jahmyr Gibbs if Pacheco's recovery is prolonged.

Huddle Up: We all know what Goff is capable of doing, and he is a solid low-end QB1 or top-tier QB2 worth selecting in the middle to late rounds in most standard fantasy leagues, especially as long as WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, RB Jahmyr Gibbs and TE Sam LaPorta can stay healthy.

Huddle Up: Gibbs has been one of the top running backs since entering the league and will now receive most of the snaps with David Montgomery no longer on the team. He will be involved in both the running and passing game in 2026 and is a must-start option in all leagues.

Huddle Up: Regardless of whether Gibbs and the Lions reach a new deal, there has been indication that Gibbs will opt to sit out games. Already one of the most explosive backs in the league, Gibbs could be headed to his biggest workload to date now that David Montgomery is no longer in the fold. Gibbs should be in consideration as the No. 1 overall pick.

Huddle Up: LaPorta was limited to nine games last season, but he's a clear difference-maker at the position for fantasy football when healthy. Consider LaPorta a low-end fantasy TE1 for the 2026 NFL season, as he'll reprise his role as one of Jared Goff's top targets in a potent Lions passing game.

Huddle Up: St. Brown has also topped 1,100 yards and 100 receptions in each of the past four seasons, and he has never finished with fewer than 90 catches. He is a high-floor WR1 and one of the safest fantasy options at the position.

Huddle Up: As a rookie, he finished with 16 grabs for 239 yards and six scores. TeSlaa is a player we've heard the team praise repeatedly, and maybe in his second year, he could carve out a bigger role to be a depth receiver in fantasy. Keep tabs on him for a potential WR5 flyer.

Huddle Up: LaPorta was limited to just nine games last year due to a back injury, but he appears to be on track for Week 1. When healthy, he is a weekly TE1, but fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status in training camp to make sure he doesn't suffer any setbacks.

Huddle Up: He'll have Isiah Pacheco behind him, but Gibbs is the surefire bellcow in Detroit. An argument could be made for him as the No.1 overall pick, but he and Bijan Robinson will likely be the first two backs taken in the first round.

Huddle Up: LaPorta's recovery puts him on track for a big contract extension, potentially, this summer. Considered one of the top tight ends in the NFL, LaPorta had 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games in 2025. In his first two seasons, he tallied 17 touchdowns on 146 receptions (86 in his Pro Bowl 2023 rookie season). If LaPorta is indeed healthy, he's a definite TE1 option, but back injuries can be tricky, so fantasy managers should monitor his progress during training camp.

Huddle Up: Gibbs was already an RB1 in most every fantasy format, even when Montgomery was grabbing a handful of carries and 10-15 total touches per game. If all, or at least most, of those carries go to Gibbs, he could challenge for the top overall pick in most fantasy leagues, he is that good. He ran for 1,223 yards with 13 touchdowns and 5.0 yards per carry in 2025, while adding 77 receptions for 616 yards and five more scores, and he had just one lost fumble for the entire season.

Huddle Up: Gibbs should receive a new contract at some point but will see more of the work at running back in 2026 with David Montgomery no longer on the team. He will be selected in the first few rounds of all fantasy leagues and will be a weekly starting option for players.

Huddle Up: The Lions exercised a $14.3 million fifth-year option on Gibbs' rookie contract for the 2027 season last month but would like to sign him to a long-term deal. According to Fowler, he could command at least $20 million annually on a new deal and would likely earn a similar amount to what Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson is looking for in an extension. Gibbs should be viewed as a first-round pick in all fantasy football drafts.

Huddle Up: LaPorta may not do much during the offseason, so fantasy players will need to see if he will be able to practice early in training camp. He is a No. 1 tight end in all fantasy leagues when healthy, but players will need a solid backup in case he misses games.

Huddle Up: LaPorta coming off the back injury may seem scary but the team seems to be boasting a good attitude about his availability. He could be a late-round target in drafts and still is worth a flier on as the TE1 potential remains in the Lions' offense.

Huddle Up: Gibbs rushed 243 times for 1,223 yards with 13 touchdowns last season and added 77 receptions for 616 yards with five touchdowns. He's one of if not the best overall players in fantasy football and his workload could increase after David Montgomery was traded to the Houston Texans.

Huddle Up: LaPorta struggled with injury this past season but is a reliable target in the passing game when healthy. He will likely be a No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues this upcoming season.

Huddle Up: TeSlaa ended up with just 16 receptions for 239 yards on 27 targets in his 17 games, but he had six touchdowns, sometimes on very acrobatic, highlight-reel grabs. The 24-year-old receiver is obviously behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams on the depth chart, but his arrow is pointing up, and should either of those players miss time to injury, TeSlaa is a guy who step right in and be a fantasy contributor, so file his name away as a late-round flier on draft day, knowing that the coaching staff has high trust in him.

Huddle Up: For four seasons, Dortch had been the Cardinals' on-again, off-again slot receiver and return specialist. In 2025, he had his worst statistical season as a Cardinal with just 33 targets, 29 receptions and 206 yards. Dortch will do most of this in a new home in 2026 in Detroit, but keep him undrafted for fantasy football this season.

Huddle Up: Pacheco should fill the void left by the departure of David Montgomery, but with Jahmyr Gibbs emerging as one of the elite backs in the game, Pacheco will likely be more of a handcuff than a weekly starting option.

Huddle Up: Goff was the QB6 in fantasy last season despite the down season for the team. He threw for 4,564 yards, 34 TDs and eight INTs. That should be a stable projection with maybe a little upside if his weapons stay healthy. Consider him a high-floor, midrange QB1.

Huddle Up: Bridgewater played in four games with Tampa Bay in 2025 and hasn't been a full-time starter since 2021 with the Denver Broncos. He'll likely serve in a back-up capacity to starting QB Jared Goff.

Huddle Up: Pacheco will undoubtedly be seen as a replacement for the David Montgomery role in the Lions' offense. Pacheco will have his work cut out for him, though, to carve out a meaningful and reliable fantasy role. He can be monitored to see how he is used in the preseason, but he does not have much fantasy value at this time due to Jahmyr Gibbs being ahead of him on the depth chart.

Huddle Up: Pacheco and the Chiefs' run game quit being efficient for a lot of the 2025 season for long stretches. The team is being mocked with new running back options for the 2026 NFL Draft, which leaves him looking for a fresh start, more than likely. He may not be an RB1 or RB2, but in deeper leagues, he could be worth a late-round flyer in the right landing spot.

Huddle Up: Gibbs has scored at least 11 touchdowns in all three seasons in the NFL, and he has at least 18 scores in each of the last two seasons. Gibbs combines big-play speed with every-down versatility, making him one of the most dangerous back in the league. He should be a top-five pick in all formats in 2026.

Huddle Up: Goff will have to learn a new offense this offseason but will have most of his pass catchers back next season. He has been very productive during his time with Detroit but will probably start next season as a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.

Huddle Up: Gibbs finished the regular season with 1,223 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns which ranked in the top 10 of each category in the NFL. He will be the main running back for the Lions next season and will be a weekly starting option in leagues.