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0:33Breaking News Report: Brian Branch Suffers Torn Achilles
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Lions' Derrick Barnes: Forces key turnover in win
Barnes recorded two tackles (two solo), including one tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Barnes had a very modest tackle total, leaving him with three or fewer tackles in four of his last five games. However, he still made a big impact on the game, picking off a deflected Dak Prescott pass on the first play of the third quarter to set up a Detroit touchdown two plays later. That was the first interception of Barnes' career.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Big factor in coverage
Anzalone recorded seven tackles (four solo) and three passes defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Anzalone had a strong all-around performance in Thursday's win, logging at least seven stops for the second consecutive contest. He also had a good day in coverage, breaking up three total passes, two of which were intended for Dallas tight ends. Anzalone is having a very strong season in coverage, as his seven passes defensed matches the career high he set in 2021.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Picks off Prescott late
Reed posted eight solo tackles and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.
Reed led the Lions with eight solo takedowns and tied with Avonte Maddox for the second-most combined tackles on the team behind Jack Campbell (12). Reed also logged his second interception of the season late in the fourth quarter after he beat out Ryan Flournoy on a Dak Prescott pass. Across seven regular-season games, Reed has logged 28 tackles (26 solo), six pass defenses, once forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Harasses Prescott in win
Muhammad recorded three tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Muhammad was on the field for 38 snaps, his highest mark since Week 7. He took full advantage of the opportunity, taking down Dak Prescott three times for a total loss of 24 yards. Muhammad has a career-high 9.0 sacks on the season, including two games with 2.0 sacks or more.
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Lions' Aidan Hutchinson: Quiet in win
Hutchinson recorded three tackles (two solo) in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Hutchinson was unable to make much of an impact in a pivotal win for Lions, logging his lowest tackle total since Week 11. He's now gone two consecutive games without a sack, the first time that has occurred this season.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Another big game
Campbell recorded 12 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Campbell was on the field for 100 percent of defensive snaps and continued to deliver on his standout campaign. He logged his fifth sack of the season in the first quarter, nearly taking down Dak Prescott in the end zone for a safety. Campbell also has double-digit tackles in three of his last four games.
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Lions' Ross Dwelley: One catch in victory
Dwelley caught his only target for four yards in Thursday night's 44-30 win over Dallas.
Dwelley was limited to just one catch for the second week in a row while operating as the team's starting tight end with both Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) on injured reserve. Dwelley doesn't present as an appealing fantasy option moving forward outside of the deepest formats.
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Lions' Anthony Firkser: One snag in victory
Firkser caught his only target for seven yards in Thursday night's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Firkser was officially added to the active roster prior to Week 13, and he has now combined to catch both of his targets for an uninspiring 11 total yards over the last two weeks. With Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) both on injured reserve, Firkser and Ross Dwelley will likely continue to operate as the team's primary options at tight end moving forward.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Tests reveal torn Achilles
Branch tore his Achilles in Thursday's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Reports surfaced earlier Friday that there were fears Branch's injury was to his Achilles, and testing has now confirmed that diagnosis. Return to game action from an Achilles tear typically takes an NFL player at least nine months, and often longer, so Branch will be out for the remainder of this season and could be sidelined into the beginning of the 2026 campaign as well. This is a brutal blow to Detroit's secondary, though it could be softened a bit if Kerby Joseph, who has missed the team's past seven games due to a knee injury, is able to return in Week 15. Thomas Harper (concussion) figures to continue to start with Branch now sidelined (if the former is able to clear concussion protocol), and Daniel Thomas could pick up a significant amount of work as well, especially if Joseph remains out.
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Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: Another touchdown during TNF
TeSlaa caught two of three targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
TeSlaa was slated to operate in a more significant role with Amon-Ra St. Brown expected to sit with an ankle injury, but St. Brown was ultimately able to play, securing six passes for 92 yards in the contest. TeSlaa still was able to provide fantasy managers with a solid performance, reeling in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff in the third quarter. The wideout has now caught four of five targets for 55 yards and two scores over the last two weeks.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Likely dealing with Achilles injury
Branch, who exited the game and was later carted to the locker room in the second half of Thursday's win over Dallas, is feared to have injured his Achilles, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The Lions haven't yet released an official statement about Branch's injury, so for now his diagnosis and status remain uncertain. With that said, if he did indeed suffer an Achilles injury Thursday, the veteran safety could be looking at an extended absence. That would be a huge blow to a Detroit safety corps that was without Kerby Joseph (knee) on Thursday and that had Thomas Harper exit the victory in the first quarter due to a concussion.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
135.8 (5th) |
256.7 (5th) |
378.7 (3rd) |
| Def. |
102.7 (11th) |
240.8 (22nd) |
323.9 (16th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| B. Branch SAF Brian Branch SAF | Achilles |
| S. LaPorta TE Sam LaPorta TE | Back |
| K. Joseph SAF Kerby Joseph SAF | Knee |
| B. Wright TE Brock Wright TE | Neck |
| T. Arnold CB Terrion Arnold CB | Shoulder |
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