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Pride Of Detroit fantasy football takes on Sione Vaki
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NegativeUsageJul 31, 2026
Vaki caught an 8-yard pass in bounds during the end-of-half drill.PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026
Vaki is receiving running back snaps during Gibbs' hold-in, a significant opportunity following his transition from safety. Campbell highlighted this as a silver lining: "It allows Sione Vaki to get the running back snaps he's desperately needed since making the transition from safety."PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Sione Vaki continues to supplement RB1 duties with Isiah Pacheco and is looking to be as ready as possible for when his number is called; on one play during practice, Vaki was given a choice route, made the wrong read, and was locked up by Malcolm Rodriguez, but after practice ended, when every player had left the field, Vaki continued to work on his routes, dipping and cutting off blocking bags, saying 'I'm just trying to gain the trust of the No. 1 guys and show that whenever they need me, whenever my number is called, that I'll be prepared for the moment.'PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Vaki is getting his first significant starter reps since joining the Lions in 2024, taking advantage of Gibbs' hold-in from training camp. Vaki emphasized Gibbs' commitment to the team despite the absence: 'He definitely wants to be out there. That's something he wanted to emphasize. This isn't something he do. It's just a business. He definitely wants to be with his teammates, man.' The opportunity allows Vaki to showcase his abilities in the Lions' offense during the contract negotiation period.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Sione Vaki continues to supplement RB1 duties with Isiah Pacheco and is looking to be as ready as possible for when his number is called; after practice, when every player had left the field, Vaki continued to work on his routes, dipping and cutting off blocking bags, saying 'I'm just trying to gain the trust of the No. 1 guys and show that whenever they need me, whenever my number is called, that I'll be prepared for the moment.'PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Vaki's best moment came in pass protection, where he stonewalled Chuck Clark on a blitz pickup; he also served as the first-team punt team's personal protector and opened multiple periods with the first-team offense in Gibbs' absence. Similar to Rakestraw, Vaki is receiving every opportunity to prove he deserves a larger role, competing with Isiah Pacheco for touches and situational responsibilities behind Gibbs.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Got first-team reps at running back during 11-on-11s with Gibbs absent; his pass blocking and ability to pick up the blitz stood out and surely played a part in his ability to get reps with the first team, suggesting the Lions are not solely handing the keys to Pacheco in Gibbs' absence.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Sione Vaki is assumed to be locked into Detroit's roster as the third running back due to his elite special teams contributions, making him arguably the Lions' best special teams player. The team is unlikely to part with him despite the crowded backfield.PositiveDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Sione Vaki is essentially a lock to make the 53-man roster as one of the top three running backs alongside Jahmyr Gibbs and Isiah Pacheco.