2024 Pass/Rush Stats
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62
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hooker will likely enter his third NFL campaign as the Lions' top backup at quarterback behind Jared Goff. The 27-year-old operated in a similar role in 2024, ultimately appearing in three regular-season games and completing six of nine passes for 62 yards. Hooker flashed his ability as a dual-threat quarterback in college, but he's yet to prove that he's the same player at the pro level. Hooker may face competition for the No. 2 QB spot by offseason signee Kyle Allen, a seven-year vet. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $5.72 million contract with the Lions in May of 2023.
Fumbles twice in preseason start
Hooker completed seven of 10 pass attempts for 38 yards while gaining 27 yards and losing two fumbles on three rushing attempts in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Hooker got the nod under center for the Lions after struggling mightily against the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31. The 2023 third-round pick didn't fare much better against Atlanta, coughing up the football on Detroit's opening drives in the first and second quarters. Fellow backup Kyle Allen (120 yards and two touchdowns) took over in the second half and outperformed Hooker yet again, giving the veteran signal-caller an early lead in the competition to be starter Jared Goff's primary backup in 2025.
Hooker got the nod under center for the Lions after struggling mightily against the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31. The 2023 third-round pick didn't fare much better against Atlanta, coughing up the football on Detroit's opening drives in the first and second quarters. Fellow backup Kyle Allen (120 yards and two touchdowns) took over in the second half and outperformed Hooker yet again, giving the veteran signal-caller an early lead in the competition to be starter Jared Goff's primary backup in 2025.
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11.1%Avg Target Depth
5.4 YdsSack Rate
10.0%Avg Receiver YAC
4.8 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A third-round pick in last year’s draft, Hooker spent most of his rookie season recovering from an ACL injury from November 2022. He was finally healthy enough to suit up as the emergency No. 3 QB the final three regular-season games and in the playoffs, though he never took a snap. Jared Goff, who signed a contract extension this offseason after leading the Lions to the NFC championship game, is secure as the starter, but Hooker should take over the backup spot this season. Hooker, 26, has a strong arm, though perhaps not elite, and should regain most of his mobility and athleticism post-injury. At 6-4, 208, Hooker has prototypical QB size, and the Lions offer a strong supporting cast. It’s an intriguing setup should Hooker be pressed into action.
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Starting second preseason game
Hooker will start Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Competing for No. 2 role
Hooker took second-team reps at practice Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Working on details
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Hooker knows that it's time to "take the next step" in his career.
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Used sparingly in 2024
Hooker completed six of nine passes for 62 yards while adding five carries for two yards over three games in 2024.
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Demoted for playoffs
Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Odd-man out in Detroit?
Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com believes that the signing of Teddy Bridgewater late in the 2024 regular season could indicate that the Lions will move on from Hooker during the offseason.
ANALYSIS
Hooker spent most of the 2024 campaign as Jared Goff's backup, but the former was relegated to emergency quarterback duties after Bridgewater was signed to the 53-man roster in late December. Hooker is owed only $1.3 million in non-guaranteed money in 2025, but he could be let go or traded by Detroit given Bridgewater's return and Goff signing a four-year extension in May of 2024.
Hooker spent most of the 2024 campaign as Jared Goff's backup, but the former was relegated to emergency quarterback duties after Bridgewater was signed to the 53-man roster in late December. Hooker is owed only $1.3 million in non-guaranteed money in 2025, but he could be let go or traded by Detroit given Bridgewater's return and Goff signing a four-year extension in May of 2024.