Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden on Jacob Saylors

VideoWeek 1 Fantasy Football RB Rankings (Top 43)September 8, 2026

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the running back two job is between Jacob Sailors and Sion Vakai

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Saylors is competing for the RB2 role behind Jahmyr Gibbs

The source notes that the Lions' running back two job is currently a competition between Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki.

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Jacob Saylors seems to be the current Lions RB2 per @colton_pouncy via @MySportsUpdate However, also qualifies that they could look for veteran help

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Saylors competes with Vaki for backup role behind Gibbs.

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