Dan Campbell alludes to the Lions RB2 position being a committee between Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki: “We feel good with either one of those goes when Jahmyr needs a breather.” This is a Jahmyr Gibbs tweet.

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PositiveUsageSep 7, 2026Underdog NFL

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Dan Campbell said the RB2 role could be treated like running back by committee between Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki.

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PositiveRoleSep 7, 2026RotoWire

Jacob Saylors is currently the next man in line behind Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit. While there is speculation the team could sign a veteran like Kareem Hunt if Gibbs were injured, Saylors is the current rostered backup worth a dart throw.

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PositiveSleeperSep 6, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Jacob Saylors is a high-upside waiver target who was highly productive in the UFL. He is a potential startable asset in 14-team leagues due to the Lions' favorable schedule and potential for reserve mop-up duty. The source explicitly prefers him over the undraftable Isiah Pacheco.

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PositiveSleeperSep 6, 2026RotoWire

Jacob Saylors is identified as the potential handcuff for the Chiefs; he was productive in the UFL with back-to-back five-touchdown seasons and is a viable roster spot in deep leagues.

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PositiveRoleSep 6, 2026Davis Mattek

If the Detroit Lions don't trade for James Connor or another running back, Jacob Sailors is positioned as a pretty good pick; his fantasy value is contingent on the team's trade activity at the position.

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PositiveRoleSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saylors started all three preseason games and showed steady, consistent play with strong technical skills and productivity despite working behind the reserve offensive line; over 90% of Lions fans surveyed believe he will assume the majority of Pacheco's snaps and become the RB2, citing his natural running back abilities and pass-catching skills out of the backfield.

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PositiveRoleSep 5, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Saylors started all three preseason games and showed steady, consistent performance with strong technical skills and productivity despite working behind the reserve offensive line; fans and analysts view him as the likely RB2, citing his natural running back abilities, receiving skills out of the backfield, and blocking prowess as reasons he will secure the majority of Isiah Pacheco's snaps with Jahmyr Gibbs as the clear bell-cow back.

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PositiveValueSep 5, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Guillotine Draft just now. Pick 8. Half-PPR. Start QB, TE, 8 FLEX, first-down bonuses also. QB: Purdy, Willis TE: Likely, Goedert FLEX: ARSB, Olave, Flowers, Rhamondre, Downs, Tucker, Holani, Perine, Bateman, Chris Brooks, Saylors, McGowan

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NegativeSleeperSep 4, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

With Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, the second-year pro is apparently Jahmyr Gibbs' backup to begin the season. Even as the nominal No. 2 in what might be the league's best offense, Saylors is too unknown to justify a 12-team league flier. There would undoubtedly be a committee in the event of a Gibbs injury, but the Lions have no other choice and Saylors would at least be a member of it.

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NegativeSleeperSep 4, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Second-year pro Saylors is apparently Jahmyr Gibbs' backup to begin the season with Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve. Even as the nominal No. 2 in what might be the league's best offense, he's too unknown to justify a 12-team league flier and would face committee status if Gibbs misses time. But the Lions have no other choice and Saylors could become fantasy relevant if Gibbs gets injured.

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NegativeNewsSep 3, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Jacob Saylors vs Sione Vaki: Sounds like if an injury manifested for Jahmyr Gibbs we'd probably see a mix and match of Saylors and Vaki Vaki got the 1st team reps w/ Gibbs/Pacheco not on the field No one actually knows so this is an educated guess via @Justin_Rogers

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Fantasy Football Today

Jacob Saylors is currently looking like the number two running back on the depth chart.

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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Saylors is expected to improve from his 2025 version with another year in the system, though the source notes this improvement alone won't make up the gap left by David Montgomery's departure from the running back depth chart.

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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saylors is a depth running back for the Lions in 2026; there is hope he improves from his 2025 version with another year in the system, though improvement alone won't offset the loss of Montgomery.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 3, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Described as a great preseason success story; started each game and performed very well with decisive reads, strong running through the hole, subtle evasive moves, and power to finish runs; balanced skill set and reliability could elevate him into an RB2 role to start the season.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saylors has been a great success story this preseason; with Gibbs, Pacheco, and Vaki not playing in the preseason, he has started each game and performed very well, showing decisive reads, strength through the hole, subtle moves to shake into space, and power to finish runs; his balanced skill set and reliability could elevate him into an RB2 role to start the season.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jacob Saylors remains on the Lions' running back depth chart alongside Jahmyr Gibbs and Sione Vaki following the waiver of Jabari Small and injury to Isiah Pacheco.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 2, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Jacob Saylors is highlighted by the source as a player with potential big contributor impact during the 2026 Lions season, suggesting breakout or increased role potential.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Fantasy Football Today

Saylor is mentioned as a potential next-in-line running back for the Lions, though the depth chart behind Gibbs remains fluid.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Jacob Saylors is one of the Lions' kick returners on the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Listed as a kick returner on the Lions' special teams.

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