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TEDET40 insightsLatest Oct 26, 2026

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright played 38 snaps (56%) in Week 7 and was sharp as a pass protector; the Lions tight ends caught only two passes for 22 yards total but were on the field a lot in blocking situations, with both LaPorta and Wright contributing in that role.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright played 38 snaps (56%) and was sharp as a pass protector in Week 7; though the tight end group caught only two passes for 22 yards total, Wright's blocking contributions were significant in the Lions' win.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Wright is listed as the backup tight end for the Lions in Week 7.

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NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Wright had 1 target for 11 yards (3.2% adjusted target share) on 44 snaps (67%, up from 35%). The source notes Wright is a blocking-role starter with minimal receiving volume (1 target on 44 snaps), with his snaps rising 32 points as TeSlaa's fell 43.

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NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright has a 57.0 PFF grade ranking 55th out of 81 tight ends, indicating he is not contributing at a meaningful level behind LaPorta.

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NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright has struggled significantly with a 57.0 PFF grade, ranking 55th out of 81 tight ends in the NFL. He is well behind LaPorta in the tight end hierarchy.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright, TE2, delivered his best blocking effort of the season as a run blocker, kicking Cardinals defenders' red tails in. He recorded an 11-yard reception, his longest of the season, which came thanks to Jameson Williams occupying three defenders running deep.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright, often subject to criticism as TE2, kicked Cardinals defenders in run blocking with easily his best blocking effort of the season. His 11-yard reception was his longest of the season, aided by Jameson Williams occupying three defenders running deep.

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Wright played 66% of snaps and ran 10 routes (30% route share) with 1 target for 11 yards and 1 TD. The Lions used more 12 personnel (with Wright) at the expense of 11 personnel (with Isaac TeSlaa).

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Wright is part of the Jets' deep tight end room. Tim Patrick highlighted Wright as a great player and noted that the Jets dress five tight ends every week, with any of them capable of being the featured tight end in a given week.

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PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright saw his snaps increase to 67% of offensive snaps (44 snaps) and 34% of special teams snaps (11 snaps) as the Lions deployed more 12-personnel sets, providing a complementary tight end option alongside LaPorta.

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PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright saw his snaps increase as the Lions deployed more 12-personnel sets, indicating expanded role in the tight end rotation. Snap count: 44 (67%) offensive, 11 (34%) special teams.

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PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright posted one of his best games as a blocker with PFF grades of 79.5 pass blocking and 57.1 run blocking, contributing to the Lions' offensive success against Arizona.

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PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright posted one of his best blocking games as a tight end, with PFF grades backing it up: 79.5 pass blocking and 57.1 run blocking.

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PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright caught a pass for 11 yards in the second quarter after Gibbs had an excellent rep in pass protection, helping move the Lions into the red zone.

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NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Detroit tight end Brock Wright was fined $17,911 for a leg whip in Sunday's game against Carolina Panthers. Unlike hip drop tackles and other major fouls, leg whip is not categorized as a major infraction under the NFL's new suspension rule, so repeat offenses would not trigger automatic suspension.

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NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Detroit tight end Brock Wright was fined $17,911 for a leg whip in the same game against Carolina. Unlike Campbell's hip drop tackle, a leg whip is not one of the five designated major fouls (hip drop tackle, horse collar tackle, launching, hit on defenseless player, blindside block) that trigger cumulative suspension risk under the new NFL safety rule.

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NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Wright is among the most-bet anytime touchdown scorers for Week 5, listed at +700 odds, indicating low public confidence in his scoring upside.

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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright committed two penalties in the game, marking a step back in his performance.

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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright committed two penalties in the game, a step back in performance.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright saw 25 snaps (35%), a significant reduction around 40% as the Lions shifted to 11 personnel while trailing.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright saw his snaps scaled back to 25 (35%) with only 6 special teams snaps (20%) as the Lions shifted to more 11 personnel while trailing, reducing tight end reserve snap counts.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright brings down the tight end unit's grade with two penalties—a personal foul leg whip and a false start—in a game where discipline was a major issue for the Lions offense.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright brought down the tight end unit's grade with two penalties: a personal foul leg whip and a false start. The source notes these penalties were significant enough to prevent the tight end unit from receiving a higher grade despite LaPorta's strong performance.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lions backup TE had brutal performance with pair of penalties. First drive stalled by false start penalty on first down, leading to 54-yard field goal attempt. Second penalty was unnecessary roughness that set team back 15 yards. Source notes: 'Wright had a pair of brutal penalties, an inexcusable performance for a backup tight end.' Not shining as blocker or receiver; mistakes stand out for wrong reasons.

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright had a pair of brutal penalties in an inexcusable performance for a backup tight end; a false start on first down stalled the first drive and led to a 54-yard field goal attempt, and an unnecessary roughness call set the team back 15 yards. The source notes Wright is neither shining as a blocker or receiver, making these mistakes stand out for wrong reasons.

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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Had two short catches but continued to struggle as a pass protector, while a few run-blocking whiffs would've resulted in blown-up runs if not for some Jahmyr Gibbs magic; the source notes it's unfortunate that with the influx of blocking tight ends over the last two NFL drafts, the Lions haven't been able to capitalize on Wright's potential.

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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Had two short catches but continued to struggle as a pass protector, while a few run-blocking whiffs would've resulted in blown-up runs if not for some Jahmyr Gibbs magic; the source notes it's unfortunate that with the influx of blocking tight ends over the last two NFL drafts, the Lions haven't been able to capitalize on Wright's receiving upside.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright played 38 snaps (58%) with 10 special teams snaps (43%) in Week 3, maintaining his role as the TE2 in the Lions' tight end rotation.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright played 38 snaps (58%) in Week 3 with 10 special teams snaps (43%), maintaining a significant role in the Lions' tight end rotation; his usage reflects the team's deployment of 13 personnel sets against the Jets.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright combined with LaPorta for five catches and 51 yards. The source was underwhelmed by the perimeter blocking by the tight ends overall, though did not single out Wright specifically for blocking failures.

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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Combined with Sam LaPorta for five catches and 51 yards, but blocking was underwhelming upon initial viewing. The source was underwhelmed by the perimeter blocking by the tight ends overall, though reserves the right to change opinion upon replay.

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NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright was targeted on a third-down completion in Detroit's opening drive, showing involvement in the Lions' passing game.

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PositiveRoleSep 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright, who plays both tight end and fullback, caught a crucial touchdown pass in the 2022 meeting between the Lions and Jets when the Jets blew a late lead, demonstrating his value in the red zone.

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NegativeMatchupSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Wright is featured in a photo from a December 2022 Lions-Jets matchup where he scored a touchdown against Jets cornerback D.J. Reed; the Lions and Jets meet again in Week 3 of the 2026 season with Detroit favored at -6.5 points.

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NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

The Lions' backup tight end pales in comparison to the skill sets of Bills backup tight ends Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes, who were blowing open holes in the run game. Aside from Wright's unfair mismatch on the sack allowed, he continues to be a player who constantly reminds the source of Milton Waddams from Office Space, leaving them to ask, 'What is it you do here?'

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NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Brock Wright had a tough night, though the source notes he wasn't put in the most advantageous positions, including a one-on-one matchup against Bills pass rusher Greg Rousseau, which was a poor scheme decision.

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NegativeUsageSep 18, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Wright played 27% of snaps and 11% of routes, posting 0 receptions on 0 targets. He saw minimal involvement in the Lions' passing game, suggesting a reserve role behind Sam LaPorta and other pass catchers.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wright's snaps were scaled back in Week 2, playing 17 snaps (26%), down from Week 1 levels. The source attributes this to the Lions' shift toward more 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR sets), which reduces opportunities for reserve tight ends and limits Wright's offensive role.

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NegativeUsageSep 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wright's snaps were scaled back from Week 1 to Week 2, playing only 17 snaps (26%) on offense. The Lions' shift toward more 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) reduced opportunities for backup tight ends, limiting Wright's role behind LaPorta.

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