Taylor Decker Fantasy Stats

Detroit Lions offensive linemen Taylor Decker and Dan Skipper are both mulling retirement after their team's season came to an end with a win over the division-rival Chicago Bears in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. Decker returned for the final game of the regular season after missing Week 17 with a shoulder injury. The 31-year-old battled a shoulder injury for most of the 2025 season and ended up playing in only 13 games for the Lions. The former first-rounder in 2016 out of Ohio State signed a three-year, $60 million extension in 2024, which was his only Pro Bowl campaign. If Decker does retire, which seems likely, the Lions will probably move Penei Sewell to left tackle to protect quarterback Jared Goff's blind side in 2026.

Detroit Lions offensive tackles Penei Sewell (ankle) and Taylor Decker (shoulder) are both active for the Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday against the division-rival Green Bay Packers in Week 13. Offensive guard Tate Ratledge (knee) will also be available. All three offensive linemen were listed as questionable on the final injury report. Sewell, the team's starting right tackle, has been playing through an ankle injury for the last three weeks but has not missed time. Decker has also been dealing with a shoulder injury for most of November, but he, too, has not missed any action. The 31-year-old veteran will continue to serve as Detroit's starting left tackle as he protects quarterback Jared Goff's blind side. Sewell and Decker will have their hands full against a strong Packers pass rush on Thursday.

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after missing a pair of practices this past week. Despite the two missed sessions, Detroit's veteran lineman will suit up to help protect Jared Goff's blindside on Sunday afternoon. In general, the 31-year-old's availability is great news for the entire offense, including running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, in addition to Goff and the rest of the passing game.

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder), who was listed as questionable to play in a Week 9 divisional tilt against the Minnesota Vikings, is officially active on Sunday, the team announced. Decker is still dealing with a shoulder injury despite having a bye last week, but the 31-year-old veteran tackle will play this weekend and protect quarterback Jared Goff's blind side. Decker has been dealing with his shoulder injury for much of the season, and it kept him out of Weeks 5 and 6. He was a first-time Pro Bowler for Detroit in his ninth year with the team in 2024 and will look to put his injury woes behind him heading into the second half of the season. Detroit's offense should be able to put up plenty of points at home against a Vikings defense that was just torched by the Chargers last Thursday night.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (knee) and left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) are both active for the Monday night showdown in Week 7 against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. McNeill is making his 2025 debut after recovering from a torn right ACL that he suffered in December of last year. Although the 25-year-old could be eased back into the rotation on the interior of Detroit's defensive line on Monday night, he is fully expected to reprise his starting role. It's a boost for Detroit's run defense against a Tampa team that will be missing running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) for a third straight game. Decker will make his return after missing the last two games. The 31-year-old veteran will take over starting left-tackle duties while protecting quarterback Jared Goff's blind side.

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the team's Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This will mark Decker's second straight missed game due to a shoulder injury. Second-year tackle Giovanni Manu (knee) started in place of Decker in Week 5, but Manu missed practice on Friday due to a knee injury and is questionable to play against the Chiefs. Veteran tackle Dan Skipper could be in line to start for the Lions in Week 6. Decker's absence could impact quarterback Jared Goff's ability to push the ball downfield, which may hurt the fantasy outlook for Lions wideout Jameson Williams. Playing without Decker in Week 5, Williams set season lows in targets (one), receptions (one), and receiving yards (nine).

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to doubtful on Sunday morning, which all but confirmed his status for Week 5. Now, it's official. Giovanni Manu will likely start at left tackle in his absence.

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He had been previously listed as questionable but had real concern about his status after missing all three practice sessions this past week. Today's update from the Lions all but confirms that Decker won't play on Sunday as he misses his first game of the 2025 season. Giovanni Manu will likely start at left tackle in his absence.

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable, and there was some concern about his availability after he missed all three practices this week. In the end, though, he'll be able to suit up, offering key protection for Jared Goff's blindside. The 31-year-old has played 99 percent of the offensive snaps in 2025 and should continue to have a huge role Sunday.

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (undisclosed) has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday and will return to the individual portion of practice at training camp. Meanwhile, head coach Dan Campbell said that Dan Skipper (ankle) will be out of practice for around a week. Decker will now be able to practice with the rest of the team due to a minor undisclosed injury that kept him sidelined for the start of camp. The 30-year-old veteran should be ready for the start of the regular season this fall and will be the Lions' starting left tackle on quarterback Jared Goff's blind side. Decker has been a stape for the up-and-coming Lions team, starting all 131 regular-season and playoff games that he's appeared in since being a first-rounder in 2016. He was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2024.