Reynolds (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Reynolds will be a healthy scratch for consecutive weeks, with the team seemingly continuing to try rookie running back Sione Vaki at third-string running back and as the second kick returner. The Lions will once again roll with Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors at running back for Sunday's game.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Taking seat in Week 11
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Reynolds (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Eagles.
Reynolds will be a healthy scratch for the second time this season after also having done so in Week 3 versus Baltimore. Detroit will roll with Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors at running back for Sunday Night Football.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Returning for Week 10
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Reynolds (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Reynolds is returning to his No. 3 running back role after a one-game absence due to the injury. He has just three carries for four yards and no touchdowns in six games this year.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Chance to return Week 10
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Reynolds (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Reynolds logged a trio of limited practices during Week 10 prep, and he has a chance of returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Even if he were cleared to play against Washington, Reynolds carries very little value from a fantasy perspective for as long as he operates behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Sione Vaki is slated to step up as the Lions' RB3 if Reynolds is unable to play Sunday.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Reynolds (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Reynolds has recorded back-to-back limited practices after missing Week 9 with a hamstring injury. If he can maintain or improve his participation level Friday, the 29-year-old running back could be on track to return in Week 10. Reynolds would very likely be set for light duty should he suit up, as he's seen scant action behind the star running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Out for Week 9
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Reynolds (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Reynolds carries almost zero fantasy value and has mainly been glued to special teams this season behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Unable to practice Thursday
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Reynolds (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
After being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Reynolds remains sidelined for Thursday's practice. Reynolds hurt his hamstring in the Week 7 Monday night win over the Buccaneers, and despite having had the Week 8 bye to recover, Detroit's third-string running back is in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Vikings.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
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The Lions listed Reynolds (hamstring) as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
The Lions didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so Reynold's practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Vikings on Sunday. He sustained a hamstring injury against the Buccaneers in Week 7, but he's had extra time to recover thanks to the Lions' Week 8 bye. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but his absence would mean the Lions would have less backfield depth behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Still dealing with hamstring issue
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Reynolds (hamstring) was not available for team drills during Detroit's practice Tuesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Reynolds suffered a hamstring injury during the first half in Week 7 versus the Buccaneers, and even with the benefit of a Week 8 bye, it's still bothering him as the Lions begin preparations for Week 9. His participation at practice will be worth noting when Detroit publishes its first official practice report of the week Wednesday.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Questionable to return Monday
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Reynolds (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Buccaneers.
Reynolds suffered an apparent hamstring injury in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. The running back operates almost exclusively as a special-teams option, so his absence doesn't carry much of an impact on offense.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Healthy scratch Week 3
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Reynolds (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Ravens.
Reynolds has mostly served in a special-teams role through the first two games of the regular season. He'll observe Monday's game in street clothes as the Lions roll with a four-man backfield of Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors. Reynolds' next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Browns on Sunday.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Limited to special teams
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Reynolds didn't record a touch in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Packers.
The 29-year-old from Kutztown was limited to special-teams work in the Lions' regular-season opener, logging 11 snaps in that phase and none on offense. He appears firmly behind both Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Detroit's backfield, so he likely won't see much, if any, meaningful offensive work barring an injury. Reynolds is projected to play a similar role in the Lions' Week 2 contest against the Bears.
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Lions' Craig Reynolds: Inefficient in preseason loss
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Reynolds rushed six times for 13 yards during Saturday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Dolphins.
Reynolds started Saturday's preseason matchup with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both resting, but he was outplayed by Sione Vaki (five carries for 30 yards), who had missed Detroit's prior two exhibitions due to a leg injury. Gibbs and Montgomery are entrenched atop the backfield depth chart, but the No. 3 role remains up for grabs between Reynolds and Vaki. The Loins' exhibition finale against Houston next Saturday could prove pivotal in determining who between Reynolds and Vaki is able to lock up the No. 3 gig.
Reynolds rushed 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for 10 yards during the Lions' 34-7 preseason loss to the Chargers in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game.
The veteran back got his preseason off to a strong start by leading the way for the Lions in rushing yards while also recording a three-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Reynolds continues to profile as an ideal No. 3/No. 4 back that sees very modest opportunity whenever both Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy, but that is well-versed in the offense and can contribute as both runner and receiver.
