Jacob Saylors

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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Signed a contract with the Lions in September of 2025.
Role limited to special teams
RBDetroit Lions
October 21, 2025
Saylors returned two kickoffs for 54 yards in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Since logging his first two NFL carries (and gaining 11 yards) in a Week 4 blowout win over the Browns, Saylors has played exclusively on special teams in the Lions' subsequent three games. In addition to serving as Detroit's top kickoff returner, Saylors also has a role on the Lions' coverage units.
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How do Jacob Saylors' 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Broken Tackle %
50.0%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
63.6%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
3.5
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
0.0%
 
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Detroit LionsLions 2025 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

26861%
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42%
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Questionable to return Week 4
RBDetroit Lions
September 28, 2025
Saylors is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a hamstring injury.
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Signed to active roster
RBDetroit Lions
September 6, 2025
The Lions signed Saylors off their practice squad Saturday.
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Gets spot on practice squad
RBFree Agent
August 27, 2025
Saylors signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.
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Bumped to waivers
RBFree Agent
August 26, 2025
The Lions waived Saylors on Tuesday.
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Leads team in rushing
RBDetroit Lions
August 10, 2025
Saylors turned nine carries into 35 yards and caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Friday's 17-10 preseason win over Atlanta.
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