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Pride Of Detroit fantasy football takes on Zach Horton
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Pride Of Detroit about Zach Horton.
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All Pride Of Detroit insights about Zach Horton
PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Special teams player Zach Horton had a strong special teams session on Wednesday, winning both reps against Tyler Conklin.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Stock declined during the preseason game, hurting his roster position in the tight end competition.NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Horton played 22 snaps (33%) plus 13 special teams snaps (52%) in the preseason opener, playing deep into the game. The source indicates he's lower on the tight end depth chart than Jackson Meeks, though his high special teams snap count suggests a role there.NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026
Zach Horton was re-signed to the Lions' tight end room to help address injuries to Firkser and Kitselman.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Horton was re-signed by the Lions as a replacement for Anthony Firkser, who was placed on injured reserve with a broken fibula.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Tight end depth player behind Kitselman and Meeks in the depth chart during opening practice.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Zach Horton received zero votes from Pride of Detroit staff to make the Lions' 53-man roster. However, if Tyler Conklin sits for an extended period due to injury, Horton could gain opportunity to compete for the TE3 spot.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Zach Horton is competing for a potential fourth tight end roster spot. The decision hinges on whether offensive coordinator Drew Petzing plans to run more 13 personnel in Detroit; if so, the Lions would almost certainly keep a fourth tight end. However, given the heavy investment in the wide receiver group, 13 personnel is not expected, leaving Horton on the outside looking in.