Best Detroit Lions fantasy performances so far this season

Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into multi-touchdown afternoons. These are the kinds of games that separate good fantasy weeks from historic ones.

Stacker compiled a ranking of the best Detroit Lions fantasy performances in the 2026 season using data from Stathead. The list includes the highest single-game fantasy scores by quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Players are ranked based on standard fantasy scoring.

#5. Jared Goff, September 13, 2026
- Stats: 206 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
- Game: DET vs NOR, 31-30 (OT) Win
- Fantasy points: 16.44

#4. Jared Goff, September 27, 2026
- Stats: 269 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
- Game: DET vs NYJ, 31-24 Win
- Fantasy points: 19.36

#3. Jared Goff, October 4, 2026
- Stats: 412 Passing Yards, 1 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
- Game: DET vs CAR, 26-32 Loss
- Fantasy points: 20.48

#2. Jared Goff, October 11, 2026
- Stats: 271 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 1 Rushing TDs
- Game: DET vs ARI, 45-21 Win
- Fantasy points: 28.94

#1. Jared Goff, September 17, 2026
- Stats: 327 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
- Game: DET vs BUF, 31-41 Loss
- Fantasy points: 29.78

#5. Jahmyr Gibbs, October 4, 2026
- Stats: 46 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs, 31 Receiving Yards
- Game: DET vs CAR, 26-32 Loss
- Fantasy points: 13.7

#4. Jahmyr Gibbs, September 17, 2026
- Stats: 52 Rushing Yards, 0 Rushing TDs, 61 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
- Game: DET vs BUF, 31-41 Loss
- Fantasy points: 17.3

#3. Jahmyr Gibbs, September 13, 2026
- Stats: 156 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 30 Receiving Yards
- Game: DET vs NOR, 31-30 (OT) Win
- Fantasy points: 28.6

#2. Jahmyr Gibbs, October 11, 2026
- Stats: 151 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 56 Receiving Yards
- Game: DET vs ARI, 45-21 Win
- Fantasy points: 32.7

#1. Jahmyr Gibbs, September 27, 2026
- Stats: 99 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 65 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
- Game: DET vs NYJ, 31-24 Win
- Fantasy points: 34.4

#5. Isaac TeSlaa, October 4, 2026
- Stats: 95 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 4 Receptions, 8 Targets
- Game: DET vs CAR, 26-32 Loss
- Fantasy points: 9.5

#4. Jameson Williams, October 4, 2026
- Stats: 102 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 8 Targets
- Game: DET vs CAR, 26-32 Loss
- Fantasy points: 10.2

#3. Jameson Williams, October 11, 2026
- Stats: 47 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 2 Receptions, 4 Targets
- Game: DET vs ARI, 45-21 Win
- Fantasy points: 16.7

#2. Amon-Ra St. Brown, September 13, 2026
- Stats: 67 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 10 Receptions, 14 Targets
- Game: DET vs NOR, 31-30 (OT) Win
- Fantasy points: 18.7

#1. Amon-Ra St. Brown, September 17, 2026
- Stats: 142 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 9 Receptions, 13 Targets
- Game: DET vs BUF, 31-41 Loss
- Fantasy points: 26.2

#5. Sam LaPorta, September 27, 2026
- Stats: 44 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 3 Receptions, 4 Targets
- Game: DET vs NYJ, 31-24 Win
- Fantasy points: 4.4

#4. Sam LaPorta, September 13, 2026
- Stats: 48 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 8 Targets
- Game: DET vs NOR, 31-30 (OT) Win
- Fantasy points: 4.8

#3. Sam LaPorta, September 17, 2026
- Stats: 52 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 7 Targets
- Game: DET vs BUF, 31-41 Loss
- Fantasy points: 11.2

#2. Sam LaPorta, October 4, 2026
- Stats: 84 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 8 Receptions, 13 Targets
- Game: DET vs CAR, 26-32 Loss
- Fantasy points: 14.4

#1. Sam LaPorta, October 11, 2026
- Stats: 88 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 5 Targets
- Game: DET vs ARI, 45-21 Win
- Fantasy points: 14.8

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