2025 Receiving Stats
REC
3
YDS
20
TD
0
AVG
6.7
TAR
5
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Lions in March of 2025.
Three catches in defeat
Zylstra caught three of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 29-24 loss to Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Zylstra was able to secure his first passes of the year after going catchless in his return to action in Week 15. The tight end saw 20 more snaps on offense (45) than backup Anthony Firkser (25), but Firkser caught all four of his targets for 40 yards. Zylstra and Firkser will likely continue to split the workload at tight end Christmas Day against the Vikings, making both players relatively unappealing from a fantasy perspective.
Zylstra was able to secure his first passes of the year after going catchless in his return to action in Week 15. The tight end saw 20 more snaps on offense (45) than backup Anthony Firkser (25), but Firkser caught all four of his targets for 40 yards. Zylstra and Firkser will likely continue to split the workload at tight end Christmas Day against the Vikings, making both players relatively unappealing from a fantasy perspective.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Shane Zylstra's 2025 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
8.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.36% Team Air Yards
1.0%% Team Targets
1.0%Avg Depth of Target
6.4 YdsCatch Rate
60.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
0.7% Targeted On Route
26.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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How often does Shane Zylstra run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Shane Zylstra and the other tight ends for the Lions are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Shane Zylstra
19 routes 5 targets
42 routes 6 targets
227 routes 49 targets
112 routes 22 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Vikings pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
76.3
Cornerbacks
76.5
Safeties
86.2
Linebackers
70.7
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2025 Shane Zylstra Split Stats
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Zylstra made headlines late last season after posting a three-touchdown performance in the wake of T.J. Hockenson's trade to Minnesota. However, the Minnesota State product won't have a chance to make any more waves after being sent to injured reserve ahead of the 2023 campaign.
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No targets in return to action
Zylstra didn't draw a target in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
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Making return Sunday
Zylstra (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Rams.
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Activated from IR
Detroit activated Zylstra (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
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Questionable to play Sunday
Zylstra (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Returns to limited practice
Zylstra (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
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