DEF · Detroit Lions · week 11, 2026
Detroit Lions defense week 11 fantasy projection
Detroit Lions defense (team defense, Detroit Lions) is projected for 5.7 half-PPR points in week 11 of 2026 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with an 80% range of -0.1 to 13.1. That ranks DEF12 at his position.
- Projection
- 5.7 half PPR
- 80% range
- -0.1–13.1 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF12 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 11 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 | 5.7 | 4.9 | -0.1 to 13.1 |
| Half PPR | 5.7 | 4.9 | -0.1 to 13.1 |
| PPR | 5.7 | 4.9 | -0.1 to 13.1 |
Start or sit Detroit Lions defense in week 11?
Start in most leagues. Detroit Lions defense is DEF12 by projection in week 11. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 5.7 half-PPR points; Margin gives Detroit Lions defense a 42% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 11 matchup vs TB
Game: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2026-11-22.
Line: DET −3.5, O/U 47.5.
DET implied total: 25.5 points.
TB's offense gives up the 12th-most points to defenses (+0.5 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Detroit Lions defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 11: 100% (as of today).
Projected stat line, week 11
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.2 |
| Interceptions | 0.7 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.6 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 22.8 |
Everyone in the game: DET vs TB, week 11
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 21.4 | RB1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | DET | 18.2 | QB13 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | TB | 17.6 | QB14 |
| Bucky Irving | RB | TB | 17.1 | RB5 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 16.2 | WR3 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 10.7 | WR24 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | 10.4 | TE5 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | TB | 9.4 | WR28 |
| Jake Bates | K | DET | 8.2 | K8 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | TB | 8.0 | K9 |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | TB | 7.6 | WR40 |
| Cade Otton | TE | TB | 6.1 | TE20 |
| Detroit Lions defense | DEF | DET | 5.7 | DEF12 |
| Kenny Gainwell | RB | TB | 5.5 | RB44 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense | DEF | TB | 5.5 | DEF16 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | TB | 4.2 | WR64 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | TB | 3.7 | WR69 |
| Sione Vaki | RB | DET | 3.6 | RB50 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | DET | 3.4 | WR73 |
| Brock Wright | TE | DET | 1.4 | TE49 |
| Sean Tucker | RB | TB | 1.4 | RB58 |
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 9.0 pts
- Week 10 vs NE proj. 5.2
- Week 11 vs TB proj. 5.7
More from week 11
Questions
Should I start Detroit Lions defense in week 11?
Start in most leagues. Detroit Lions defense is DEF12 by projection in week 11. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 5.7 half-PPR points; Margin gives Detroit Lions defense a 42% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Detroit Lions defense projected for in week 11?
5.7 half-PPR, 5.7 PPR and 5.7 standard points vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with an 80% range of -0.1 to 13.1.
Is Detroit Lions defense playing in week 11?
Detroit Lions defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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