Taylor Decker

Lions OL Taylor Decker (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Week 10.

Fantasy Impact

Decker did not participate in practice to close out the week and will miss Sunday's matchup with Houston. Dan Skipper will likely draw the start at left tackle.

Taylor Decker is not expected to practice on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Lions coach Dan Campbell said they'll see how the shoulder responds for Decker over the next 48 hours to determine his availability for Sunday night.

Veteran OT Taylor Decker has come to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions that will keep him in the Motor City through 2027.

Fantasy Impact

Decker has spent eight seasons in Detroit since becoming a first-round pick in 2016. Since then, he has started all 112 games he has appeared in and has helped shape the team's identity in the trenches. The veteran blindside protector is being rewarded with a three-year, $60 million deal after his fourth season with a 75.0+ PFF grade in the last five years.

Despite initial reports, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero has clarified that Taylor Decker (ankle) is expected to be active for Week 4 versus the Green Bay Packers.

Fantasy Impact

Decker's presence will be key in protecting the Detroit backfield and Jared Goff's blindside. For fantasy purposes, Goff, David Montgomery, and Jahmyr Gibbs are all viable starters at quarterback and running back, respectively.

Taylor Decker (ankle) has been ruled out by the Detroit Lions ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Impact

Decker will miss a second consecutive contest for a banged-up Lions squad ahead of their Week 3 contest, giving Matt Nelson another start at left tackle Sunday against the Falcons.