Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed 14 times for 74 yards and caught his only targets for 12 yards in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Reynolds has found extra work in the absence of David Montgomery (ribs), but that could be coming to an end after the team's Week 9 bye. Assuming Montgomery can return in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Reynolds will be safe to drop to the waiver wire moving forward. In super deep leagues, Reynolds can continue to be stashed.
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) is officially active for Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens after coming into the game listed as questionable. Reynolds was expected to play all along, but it's now official that he'll play. With David Montgomery (ribs) out, Reynolds should have a bigger complementary role alongside Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring), who is returning after missing the last two games. The 27-year-old isn't as interesting in fantasy with Gibbs likely to lead Detroit's backfield, but he's at least worth considering as a flex option in deeper leagues, albeit in a tough matchup against the Ravens defense on the road. Reynolds' role could also depend heavily on whether the Lions are ahead late in this game.
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) is expected to play against the Ravens. David Montgomery (ribs) was ruled out days ago, so there were concerns about rookie Jahmyr Gibbs' workload, considering he missed the last two games with a hamstring injury. While Gibbs is anticipated to remain the top option out of the backfield in Week 7, Reynolds' potential availability on Sunday makes him a flex option, at the very least, in all formats.
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring/toe) has been tagged as questionable heading into their Week 7 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The good news for the Lions is that Jahmyr Gibbs is good to go, but David Montgomery (ribs) remains sidelined. If Reynolds can't suit up, then rookie Devine Ozigbo may get a chance. As of right now, Gibbs is the main back to roster and start on this offense while the rest of them are huge question marks heading into a tough matchup against a solid Ravens defense. Fantasy managers desperate for Reynolds to play will want to stay tuned for more news leading up to kickoff.
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out the previous day. The fourth-year veteran saw his workload increase dramatically in Week 6 as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) was held out and David Montgomery (ribs) left the game early due to injury. Reynolds finished the game with a 61% snap share though it did not translate to fantasy success. With Reynolds now hindered by his own injuries, it will likely be Gibbs taking over as the Lions' lead back in Week 7. Rookie Devine Ozigbo, who reverted to the practice squad on Monday, could be back to add depth on Sunday and take on the backup roll if Reynolds suffers any setbacks.
Detroit Lions running backs David Montgomery (ribs) and Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) were both missing from practice on Wednesday. Montgomery is expected to miss time after getting hurt in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so his DNP isn't much of a surprise, but Reynolds' injuries makes Detroit's backfield even more beat up heading into Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, rookie Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is trending in the right direction to return after missing the last two games. Even if Reynolds makes progress and is able to play this weekend, Gibbs would most likely be in a feature-back role on Sunday, which would give him clear volume-based RB2 upside in a strong Lions offense. Fantasy managers need to move Monty to their benches, at least for Week 7.
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds came in for an injured David Montgomery (ribs) and rushed 10 times for 15 yards. He also caught two passes for 28 yards in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was far from an impressive performance, but if Montgomery has to miss time, Reynolds could be worth picking up off the waiver wire ahead of Week 7. However, if Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) returns from his injury that has kept him out of the last two games, Reynolds could have a very limited role. This is a situation worth monitoring ahead of mid-week waiver wire claims.
Craig Reynolds Scores, Makes Strong Case For Detroit's RB3
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds played most of the first half in Friday's 26-17 win over Carolina, taking 11 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown and catching his lone target for a five-yard gain. Reynolds played the vast majority of snaps with Teddy Bridgewater and the second-string offense. Since top backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery were rested, it's hard to imagine Reynolds getting much work as the No. 3 RB if both guys ahead of him remain healthy for Week 1 at Kansas City. At this point, he's best left on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues.
Craig Reynolds Handles 12 Touches In Preseason Loss
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed eight times for 13 yards and caught four passes for 29 yards in the 25-7 preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reynolds has been impressive at times in his two-year stint with the Lions and should make the 53-man roster behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. While he's not on the fantasy radar in traditional leagues, he could see action as a breather back if Gibbs or Montgomery have to miss time during the 2023 season.
Craig Reynolds Considered The Leader For No. 3 Role
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds has won over the coaching staff with his reliability and consistency and has to be considered the leader for the No. 3 running back role behind rookie Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, according to MLive's Kyle Meinke. Jermar Jefferson made some progress in 2022, but he'll continue to struggle to make the roster until he shows development on special teams. Meanwhile, undrafted free agent Mohamed Ibrahim showed enough during the offseason program to be in the running for a roster spot out of training camp. The 27-year-old Reynolds won't be in the fantasy picture unless one of Gibbs or Montgomery miss time with an injury this year. He has 78 carries for 332 yards and no TDs on the ground for the Lions in 14 games (two starts) the last two years.
