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Detroit Lions defense

Detroit Lions defense fantasy outlook for week 9 at MIA. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard6.80.7 to 14.7DEF8
Half PPR6.80.7 to 14.7DEF8
PPR6.80.7 to 14.7DEF8

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4CAR———2.0
Week 5ARI———7.0
Week 7GB———6.0
Week 8MIN———6.0

Season range

36.0 points so far; 99.8 projected for the season (80% range 77.1 to 122.6, half PPR, 10 games left).

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Detroit Lions defense 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs NO10.06.7DEF8
Week 2@ BUF-2.04.6DEF30
Week 3vs NYJ7.06.6DEF10
Week 4@ CAR2.06.0DEF27
Week 5@ ARI7.05.9DEF11
Week 6Bye———
Week 7vs GB6.05.5DEF7
Week 8vs MIN6.05.7DEF14
Week 9@ MIA—6.8upcoming
Week 10vs NE—5.4upcoming
Week 11vs TB—6.5upcoming
Week 12vs CHI—6.5upcoming
Week 13@ ATL—6.5upcoming
Week 14vs TEN—6.5upcoming
Week 15@ MIN—5.4upcoming
Week 16vs NYG—6.3upcoming
Week 17@ CHI—5.8upcoming
Week 18@ GB—6.5upcoming

Detroit Lions defense 2026 stats and fantasy points

36.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.1 a game), DEF21 so far. PPR 36.0, standard 36.0.

StatTotalPer game
Sacks243.4
Interceptions50.7
Fumble recoveries20.3
Points allowed18025.7

Detroit Lions defense rest of season outlook

Margin projects 62.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.2 a game), DEF7 the rest of the way. PPR 62.2, standard 62.2.

His outlook is better than his start (DEF21 to date, DEF7 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit Detroit Lions defense in week 9?

Start in most leagues. Detroit Lions defense is DEF8 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Detroit Lions defense a 48% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Detroit Lions defense's fantasy projection for week 9?

6.8 half-PPR points (6.8 PPR, 6.8 standard), with an 80% range of 0.7 to 14.7.

Should I start Detroit Lions defense in week 9?

Start in most leagues. Detroit Lions defense is DEF8 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Detroit Lions defense a 48% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Detroit Lions defense scored in 2026?

36.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.1 per game), DEF21 at his position; 36.0 in PPR and 36.0 in standard.

What is Detroit Lions defense's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 62.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.2 a game), DEF7 the rest of the way. PPR 62.2, standard 62.2.

Should I trade for Detroit Lions defense?

His outlook is better than his start (DEF21 to date, DEF7 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Detroit Lions defense injured?

Detroit Lions defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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