2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
40
SACKS
0.0
INT
4
FF
1
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Branch was considered one of the better defensive backs in the 2023 NFL Draft, proving to be a steal after he fell to Detroit in the second round. During his rookie campaign, the 22-year-old recorded 74 tackles, including a sack, while also forcing a fumble. Playing both nickel cornerback and safety, the latter of which he settled into as the season went on, he compiled 13 pass deflections and three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Branch figures to operate as Detroit's primary strong safety in 2024, a role in which he likely will continue to flourish. Read Past Outlooks
Another interception in Week 7
Branch recorded four solo tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Branch continued his hot start to the season in Week 7, snatching his fourth interception of the year, picking off Sam Darnold in the second quarter. The safety has now compiled 32 total tackles (25 solo), four interceptions, 11 passes defensed and a forced fumble over five games in 2024.
Branch continued his hot start to the season in Week 7, snatching his fourth interception of the year, picking off Sam Darnold in the second quarter. The safety has now compiled 32 total tackles (25 solo), four interceptions, 11 passes defensed and a forced fumble over five games in 2024.
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Measurables Review
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How do Brian Branch's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBench Press
14 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
30.75 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Branch was regarded as one of the better safety prospects in the 2023 draft class, despite falling to the second round. However, with nickel back C.J. Gardner-Johnson joining Tracy Walker atop the depth chart and 2022 second-round pick in Kerby Joseph coming off a promising rookie season, Branch seems headed for nothing more than a rotational role in Year 1 with the Lions.
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Logs full practice
Branch (knee) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
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Dealing with knee injury
Branch (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Monster performance in blowout win
Branch recorded six total tackles (five solo), two interceptions, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.
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Full go Wednesday
Branch (illness) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Getting in practice reps Monday
Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Branch (illness) was back at practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Ejected from Week 9 win
Branch was ejected in the first half of Sunday's 24-14 win over the Packers after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Bo Melton, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A 15-yard penalty was certainly warranted on Branch's hit, but the ejection was surprising, and Fox broadcaster Tom Brady disagreed with that decision. Branch made an obscene gesture at the Lambeau Field crowd as he was leaving the field, drawing a second 15-yard penalty. Detroit overcame the early exit of the starting safety to improve to 7-1. Branch is unlikely to be suspended for Week 10 against the Texans, but he'll probably be fined for his actions.
A 15-yard penalty was certainly warranted on Branch's hit, but the ejection was surprising, and Fox broadcaster Tom Brady disagreed with that decision. Branch made an obscene gesture at the Lambeau Field crowd as he was leaving the field, drawing a second 15-yard penalty. Detroit overcame the early exit of the starting safety to improve to 7-1. Branch is unlikely to be suspended for Week 10 against the Texans, but he'll probably be fined for his actions.