Lions' cornerback depth is being tested as Terrion Arnold and D.J. Reed face uncertain returns. Reed’s likely absence creates a vacuum at CB1, while Arnold has struggled for consistency this season. Amik Robertson, Avonte Maddox, and Rock Ya-Sin would be relied on heavily if both miss time, with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph providing safety support. A Week 5 clash with Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins could expose the depth, so fantasy managers should monitor health and matchup shifts closely.

Fantasy takeaway: expect elevated targets for Bengals receivers if Lions’ top corners sit. Lions defenses could still stall with strong safeties but risk increases if injuries linger. rostering Lions DBs becomes riskier in the short term, while Bengals pass-catchers rise as viable plays. Track Arnold and Reed closely; the next few days will define week-to-week fantasy value for both teams.

Brad Holmes has rebuilt Detroit into a culture-first, results-driven operation, becoming one of six Black NFL GMs and launching a pipeline that widens opportunities in football front offices. His drafts and trades—Gibbs, Hutchinson, Sewell, St. Brown, LaPorta—carried a 15-win surge and an NFC Championship appearance. He backs a diverse staff, champions hard work, and aims to deliver the Lions’ first title while elevating others who follow him.

Detroit leaned on a power-running assault to stun Baltimore, led by Montgomery’s 224 yards on 38 carries and four rushing TDs, including a 72-yard burst that shifted momentum and a late 31-yard score to ice the game. Gibbs added a fourth-quarter TD as St. Brown’s clutch 20-yard catch kept a critical drive going.

Hutchinson anchored the defense, forcing a fumble on Henry and delivering a key sack to end Ravens drives. Muhammad stepped up with 2.5 sacks after Davenport went on IR, while Detroit battled a few special-teams miscues but steadied to seal the upset.