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Pride Of Detroit fantasy football takes on Tom Kennedy
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Pride Of Detroit about Tom Kennedy.
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All Pride Of Detroit insights about Tom Kennedy
NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Wide receiver Tom Kennedy recorded one catch for 10 yards in the preseason game, competing for the WR5 and WR6 spot if Wilson misses time.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Kennedy made a couple of Commanders miss on a punt return for a 12-yard gain in the second quarter.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Kennedy is competing for the WR5/WR6 roster spot alongside Tay Martin, Dominic Lovett, and Cedrick Wilson, with no clear leader established yet. Saturday's preseason game offers an opportunity to make a statement and secure a roster spot.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Stepped in with the starters for a few days when Jameson Williams was out with a shoulder injury; among the contenders for the WR5/6 role where the Lions have an open competition.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Punt return candidate in two-man race; Fipp directly identified Kennedy as one of the two main candidates for the punt returner role alongside Greg Dortch, with Dominic Lovett fitting in but not getting top-team reps.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Tom Kennedy dressed for Detroit's first preseason game but did not log a snap on special teams despite having special teams experience; this raises questions about whether his lack of involvement signals Detroit's comfort level with his special teams capabilities or whether the team is exploring other options for those roles.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Tom Kennedy scored a touchdown on the seventh drive when Jared Goff hit him on a quick slant (a bit of a pick play with Amon-Ra St. Brown), putting the starting offense up 7-0.PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026
Kennedy received extra first-team offensive reps during Sunday's practice due to Jameson Williams' shoulder injury absence. The Lions used Williams' absence to give Kennedy additional opportunities with the first-team offense.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Kennedy rotated in at Jameson Williams' spot with the first team on Sunday when Williams was absent from practice.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Watched fellow WR5 competitors Dominic Lovett, Tay Martin, and Tarik Black make plays with the ball while Kennedy has yet to truly stand out during 11-on-11 work this summer.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Veteran had one reception in the preseason game but appears to be falling behind in the competition for a roster spot, suggesting diminished chances of making the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Kennedy played 25 snaps (38%) in the preseason opener but had a quiet day. Notably, he received no special teams reps, which the source suggests could be notable for his roster standing in the WR5 competition.NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Listed on the wide receiver depth chart for the Lions; part of what Campbell called 'the best receiver room we've had since I've been here in camp, top to bottom,' with every player having 'flashed on one day or another.'NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Tom Kennedy received 0 votes in the WR 5/6 battle and has no support from the source's staff for a roster spot, putting his position on the Lions' roster in serious jeopardy.NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026
Kennedy had two notable plays during the situational drill: a medium gain following Thomas Gordon's catch that helped put the offense in field goal range, and a pass breakup against him by Khalil Dorsey during one-on-ones.NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Kennedy drops to 0 votes (down 1) in the receiver bubble watch, indicating declining roster security as competition intensifies in the wide receiver room.NegativeUsageAug 2, 2026
Returned a kickoff to the 29-yard line and was tackled by Ahmed Hassanein during the end-of-game drill; also returned at least one kickoff during special teams drills.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Kennedy was the intended receiver on a pass over the middle that was overthrown by Teddy Bridgewater and intercepted by Nick Whiteside.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Kennedy was the intended target on a pass over the middle that was overthrown by Teddy Bridgewater and intercepted by Nick Whiteside.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Kennedy is competing for a roster spot beyond the top five receivers. The source is open to the possibility that Kennedy could convince them to keep a sixth receiver, but for now has him off the projected 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tom Kennedy received one vote from Pride of Detroit staff to make the Lions' 53-man roster as a receiver, likely due to surprise special teams contributions in 2024. However, with only 1 of 11 votes, his roster chances are minimal.