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RBDET40 insightsLatest Aug 23, 2026
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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Pride Of Detroit
Kick return candidate praised by Fipp despite lighter weight (195 pounds) not fitting ideal profile; Fipp specifically praised Saylors' special teams performance last year, which included 33 kick returns. Fipp stated 'I love Saylors. I loved him a year ago. He came in and really helped us out on special teams' and 'I thought he played very, very well for us on teams a year ago,' suggesting he has earned continued work despite not being the bigger, stronger type Fipp prefers.
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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Saylors was the most impactful offensive player in the preseason opener, per head coach Dan Campbell's post-game assessment. He rushed for 6.9 yards per carry (55 yards total) and 9.3 yards per reception (28 receiving yards), averaging 6.38 yards after contact per attempt—the second-best mark among 23 qualifying running backs in Week 1. Campbell called him 'our most potent player on offense' and 'a steady workhorse,' noting he made a lot of plays despite the offensive line still finding its footing.
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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit
Running back had the most impactful offensive performance in Lions' preseason Week 1 opener, per Dan Campbell's post-game assessment. Saylors rushed for 6.9 yards per carry (55 yards total) and 9.3 yards per reception (28 receiving yards total), earning 6.38 yards after contact per attempt—second-best among 23 qualifying running backs in Week 1. Of his 55 rushing yards, 51 came after contact, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness as both runner and receiver despite the offensive line still finding its footing.
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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
With Isiah Pacheco, Sione Vaki, and Jabari Small all shelved, Saylors showed he can be a potent part of the offense and strengthened his case for a roster spot. He finished with eight carries for 55 yards (6.9 yards per carry) including a 27-yard long and four other runs of seven or more yards, plus three catches for 28 receiving yards. Beyond production, Saylors showed intimidating acceleration, consistently ran through arm tackles, proved competent in pass protection and as a receiving threat out of the backfield, and looked noticeably fresher than last season when he arrived off a UFL season—poised to surpass the two offensive touches he received last year.
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PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026Pride Of Detroit
With Isiah Pacheco, Sione Vaki, and Jabari Small all shelved, Saylors showed he can be a potent part of the offense, finishing with eight carries for 55 yards (6.9 yards per carry) including a 27-yard long and four other runs of seven or more yards, plus three catches for 28 receiving yards. Beyond production, Saylors showed intimidating acceleration, consistently ran through arm tackles, proved competent in pass protection, and demonstrated receiving threat capability out of the backfield. He looked noticeably fresher than last season when he arrived off a UFL season, and appears poised to surpass the two offensive touches he received for the Lions last year.
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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit
In the RB4 competition, Saylors took a massive step forward, leading the team in rushing attempts, yards, average yards per carry, receptions, and receiving yards. He demonstrated versatility by getting involved in the offense in multiple ways, showed decisiveness as a runner with shifty movement, and produced results on different routes. Coach Dan Campbell called him "probably our most potent player on offense" and described him as "a steady workhorse," indicating he is the leading candidate for the backup running back role.
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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Saylors won the early battle for the RB4 position against Jabari Small, who was held out due to injury. He turned eight carries into 55 yards and tied for the team lead in receiving with three catches for 28 yards. The source notes his performance checked multiple boxes—he looked fast, strong, agile, and reliable—and while the competition is far from over with Small expected to get a fair look, Saylors has landed the early blow in this tight training camp battle.
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PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Fourth-string running back Jacob Saylors is emerging as a threat for the RB3 spot after a strong preseason Week 1 showing. With Sione Vaki sidelined by a broken nose and eye injury, Saylors got significant playing time in training camp and the preseason opener, recording eight carries for 55 yards and three catches for 28 yards. After being RB4 last year primarily on special teams, Saylors has a real opportunity to upend Vaki for the third-string role if he continues to perform well through the rest of August.
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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit
With Jahmyr Gibbs locked in as starter, Isiah Pacheco as backup, and Sione Vaki on special teams, the Lions have a four-running-back roster structure; Saylors (last year's RB4) is competing against Jabari Small for the fourth spot, a competition Campbell has called very close. Gibbs, Pacheco, Vaki, and Small are all unavailable or injured for the preseason game against Cincinnati, creating a major opportunity for Saylors to separate himself in the reserve competition.
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