Romeo Okwara Fantasy

Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (Achilles), who continues to work his way back from a season-ending Achilles injury that he suffered four games into last season, will primarily play defensive end in 2022 as the team switches to a more attacking defense. At this time last year, Okwara was preparing to play more outside linebacker. "He's a defensive end. He'll play a rush position in base, and the end or the rush in sub (packages). So, he's a defensive end," defensive line coach Todd Wash said. The last time Okwara played a full season, he had a team-high 10 sacks, 61 QB pressures and three forced fumbles in 2020, so he could get back to being an asset for fantasy managers in IDP formats.

Jun. 22nd • 10:36 AM

Detroit Lions standout pass-rusher Romeo Okwara (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears and is out for the rest of the 2021 season, according to a source. Okwara will finish the year with six tackles (three solo) and a sack in four games this year, and the Lions will need Charles Harris and Austin Bryant to step up in his absence the rest of the way. The Lions defense/special teams hasn't been all that bad so far this season, but losing Okwara the rest of the way is a tough pill to swallow. They'll continue to be off the starting fantasy radar in a Week 5 date with the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, who will be looking to bounce back after putting up only seven points in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns.

Oct. 4th • 12:56 PM

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that Romeo Okwara's Achilles injury "doesn't look good" after exiting his game against the Chicago Bears. Coming into the season, the Lions defense was already uninspiring, but they have been further depleted by injuries. In only a portion of the game Bears running back David Montgomery dominated the Lions with 106 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. The Lions face another divisional opponent next week in the Minnesota Vikings, and running back Dalvin Cook seems slated for a monstrous game, especially accounting for Okwara's likely absence. Cook will be expensive in DFS, yet splurging for him may pay off.

Oct. 3rd • 4:45 PM