DEF · Detroit Lions · week 10, 2026
Detroit Lions defense week 10 fantasy projection
Detroit Lions defense (team defense, Detroit Lions) is projected for 5.4 half-PPR points in week 10 of 2026 vs New England Patriots, with an 80% range of -0.4 to 12.8. That ranks DEF17 at his position.
- Projection
- 5.4 half PPR
- 80% range
- -0.4–12.8 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF17 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 10 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5.4 | 4.6 | -0.4 to 12.8 |
| Half PPR | 5.4 | 4.6 | -0.4 to 12.8 |
| PPR | 5.4 | 4.6 | -0.4 to 12.8 |
Start or sit Detroit Lions defense in week 10?
Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Detroit Lions defense is DEF17 by projection in week 10. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 5.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Detroit Lions defense a 39% chance to score at least that.
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Week 10 matchup vs NE
Game: vs New England Patriots, 2026-11-15.
NE's offense gives up the 16th-fewest points to defenses (+0.1 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Detroit Lions defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 10: 100% (as of today).
Projected stat line, week 10
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0.6 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.5 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 22.8 |
Everyone in the game: DET vs NE, week 10
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | NE | 23.8 | QB3 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 23.0 | RB1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | DET | 17.8 | QB11 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 15.2 | WR6 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | NE | 12.9 | WR14 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | NE | 11.7 | RB16 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | 9.8 | TE7 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 9.1 | WR32 |
| Jake Bates | K | DET | 8.2 | K14 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | NE | 8.0 | TE14 |
| Andy Borregales | K | NE | 7.6 | K21 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | NE | 5.9 | WR50 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | RB | NE | 5.9 | RB37 |
| Detroit Lions defense | DEF | DET | 5.4 | DEF17 |
| New England Patriots defense | DEF | NE | 5.2 | DEF20 |
| Corey Kiner | RB | NE | 5.0 | RB47 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | NE | 4.7 | TE29 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | NE | 4.5 | WR59 |
| Sione Vaki | RB | DET | 3.7 | RB58 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | DET | 3.3 | WR72 |
| Efton Chism III | WR | NE | 2.9 | WR79 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | NE | 2.7 | WR82 |
| Brock Wright | TE | DET | 1.3 | TE54 |
Detroit Lions defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs NO 10.0 pts
- Week 2 @ BUF -2.0 pts
- Week 3 vs NYJ 7.0 pts
- Week 4 @ CAR 2.0 pts
- Week 5 @ ARI 7.0 pts
- Week 7 vs GB 6.0 pts
- Week 8 vs MIN 6.0 pts
- Week 9 @ MIA proj. 6.8
- Week 10 vs NE proj. 5.4
More from week 10
Questions
Should I start Detroit Lions defense in week 10?
Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Detroit Lions defense is DEF17 by projection in week 10. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 5.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Detroit Lions defense a 39% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Detroit Lions defense projected for in week 10?
5.4 half-PPR, 5.4 PPR and 5.4 standard points vs New England Patriots, with an 80% range of -0.4 to 12.8.
Is Detroit Lions defense playing in week 10?
Detroit Lions defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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