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Updated Oct 17, 2026, 7:57 a.m. ET · 8 stories

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   Facts vs. Feelings: Should you start Brissett, Tate or Burden in Week 5?

   Whether you are 4-0 or 0-4, setting a smart Week 5 lineup starts with sorting the facts from your feelings.

   ESPN · Oct 8, 4:03 p.m. ET · Open story

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   TE Sam LaPorta says extension talks with Lions at 'stalemate'

   Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is currently focused on the 2026 season but acknowledged for the first time after Wednesday's practice that he has broken off contract talks on an extension.

   ESPN · Oct 7, 6:50 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Sources: TE Sam LaPorta, Lions break off contract talks

   The Lions and star tight end Sam LaPorta have broken off contract talks, sources told NFL Network, after attempting to work out a long-term deal for the first few weeks of the season.

   ESPN · Oct 4, 9:52 a.m. ET · Open story

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   Fantasy football sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2026

   Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.

   ESPN · Sep 4, 12:46 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Lions safeties Branch, Joseph expected to return after PUP stints

   Lions starting safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee), who will both miss the first four games of the season, are expected to return at some point, according to GM Brad Holmes

   ESPN · Sep 2, 1:36 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Sam LaPorta's status uncertain for Lions' season opener

   Sam LaPorta's status for the Lions' regular-season opener is unclear after the star tight end suffered a hip injury.

   ESPN · Aug 20, 3:19 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Jahmyr Gibbs' Lions extension: Answering all the key questions

   Answering all the key questions about Gibbs' record contract extension, who's next for the Lions, fantasy impact and more.

   ESPN · Aug 6, 9:32 p.m. ET · Open story

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   'Excited' Lions welcome LaPorta back after long road from surgery

   LaPorta is expected to be a big part of the offense under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.

   ESPN · Aug 1, 6:00 a.m. ET · Open story

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