Sione Vaki

Reynolds was one of a few options to be the Lions' next man up with David Montgomery out. Week 16's split of the backup duties didn't give us much clarity. Reynold's four attempts led the group, but Jermar Jefferson ran three times and Sione Vaki caught two passes, pacing the trio in all receiving categories. The answer here is Jahmyr Gibbs and no one else. Fantasy managers can cut ties with Reynolds heading into Week 17.

The question is simply how big of a role there is behind Gibbs. Reynolds took 14 carries to Gibbs' 26 in Week 8 of 2023 against the Raiders, and three carries to Gibbs' 11 in Week 7 of 2023 against the Ravens. That was with a rookie Gibbs, though, and it's possible the Lions are more interested in entrusting Gibbs with a large majority of the workload today. Ultimately we expect Reynolds and Vaki to command no more than a Cam Akers-ish closeout role with a snap here or there. It may not be enough for fantasy value in Week 16.

Suffered knee injury in Week 15 Dan Campbell says RB David Montgomery (knee) will have season-ending surgery. (The Athletic - Colton Pouncy) FF Today's Take: The Lions suffered a number of season-ending injuries in their Week 15 loss versus the Bills. His absence opens the door for Jahmyr Gibbs to be the featured back in Detroit, making him an easy top-five running back for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs. Deep leaguers are encouraged to add Craig Reynolds and/or Sione Vaki this week, although Gibbs should be locked in for 20-plus touches now.