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Detroit Lions Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Lions allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
63
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Lions

Players who have historically scored most against the Detroit Lions defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Kyren Williams
LAR
18.1
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#2 Target
Josh Jacobs
GB
15.4
avg pts vs Lions (4 games)
#3 Target
Aaron Jones
MIN
15.1
avg pts vs Lions (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Detroit Lions (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Kyle Monangai
CHI
5.9
S2025 Wk18 D'Andre Swift
CHI
5.8
S2025 Wk17 Aaron Jones
MIN
15.3
S2025 Wk16 Rico Dowdle
PIT
8.3
S2025 Wk16 Jaylen Warren
PIT
29.1
S2025 Wk15 Blake Corum
LAR
13.1
S2025 Wk15 Kyren Williams
LAR
21.8
S2025 Wk14 Javonte Williams
DAL
14.7
S2025 Wk13 Josh Jacobs
GB
10.1
S2025 Wk13 Chris Brooks
GB
2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Detroit Lions defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Detroit Lions allow an average of 9.4 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (63 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Detroit Lions?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Detroit Lions: Kyren Williams (18.1 avg pts in 2 games), Josh Jacobs (15.4 avg pts in 4 games), Aaron Jones (15.1 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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