Lions (vs Packers): Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 58%, 12 at 27%, 21 at 6%, 13 at 6% RBs: Jahmyr Gibbs: 97% opp share, 91% rush att share, 73% route share, 21% TPRR, 1.12 YPRR, 100% of i10 rush att, 83% of 2min RB snaps, 75% 3rd down snap share 1.01 Sione Vaki: 3% opp share, 3% rush att share, 12% route share Still unsure if he’s 100% the handcuff to own, but I think he should still be rostered in a lot of places since the chance of being a higher opp share RB in this O is valuable WR/TEs (33...

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 25, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Sione Vaki is listed as the second running back on the depth chart and serves as the personal protector on special teams for Week 7.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sione Vaki is listed as the backup running back for the Lions in Week 7, also serving as the personal protector on special teams.

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PositiveValueOct 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked 63rd among running backs in the source's Week 7 trade value chart with a value of 11, indicating minimal trade asset status.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Vaki could split touches behind Jahmyr Gibbs with Jacob Saylors, according to Lions coach Dan Campbell, as the team addresses depth at running back with Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vaki could split touches behind Gibbs with Pacheco on injured reserve, though Saylors appears to be the first player up.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Sione Vaki is a backup to a bell-cow back for the Lions; as bye weeks progress, he is worth stashing.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Listed as a deep stash with 0% rostered; available as a waiver-wire pickup for depth and future weeks.

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NegativeValueOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sione Vaki ranked 11 in the source's trade value chart for running backs in Week 6, indicating minimal fantasy value.

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NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Vaki is ranked 74th in the weekly value meter for DET at matchup.

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NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026Footballguys

Sione Vaki is the backup in Detroit's backfield with only 6 rushes, 0 targets, 16% opportunity share, and 35% snap percentage. Despite the snap percentage, he is clearly secondary to Jahmyr Gibbs' bellcow role. The Lions have a bye in Week 6.

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PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026Footballguys

Vaki has been the unquestioned RB2 in Detroit through five weeks with quality athleticism and prototypical size. Even with a decline in HLO, Chad Parsons expects Detroit to remain a league-winning environment for Vaki to change the course of fantasy seasons with a collection of clarified starts.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, Lions coach Dan Campbell indicated Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors could split touches behind Jahmyr Gibbs.

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PositiveValueOct 13, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Vaki is a direct handcuff to Jahmyr Gibbs, fantasy football's MVP. Gibbs had 30 touches in Week 5, demonstrating the volume available in the Lions backfield.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Vaki is starting to become a valuable asset as a pass blocker, which may prove handy against Brian Flores' defense. He also recorded three special teams tackles, contributing on multiple fronts.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vaki is starting to become a valuable asset as a pass blocker, which may come in handy against Brian Flores' defense. He also recorded three special teams tackles.

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PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Vaki sits behind a bell-cow running back in an offense that is pretty good, if not great; mentioned for his potential role despite bye week complications. Ranked Tier 2 (T-15).

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Vaki played 35% of snaps and ran 12 routes with 0 targets. He carried 6 times for 11 yards.

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Internal active roster option with limited experience as a kickoff returner in college (one return) and NFL (four returns), and no experience as a punt returner; the source notes he might have more value on special teams as a blocker and tackler than as a returner.

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PositiveSleeperOct 12, 2026RotoWire

Sione Vaki should be rostered in competitive and deep formats as a handcuff to Jahmyr Gibbs; he possesses a valuable contingent upside role and the ability to catch passes out of the backfield.

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PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Vaki played 35% of offensive snaps (23 snaps) and 66% of special teams snaps (21 snaps), adding 11 rushing yards and solid pass-protection work. The source highlights his blocking on long-developing plays as critical to the offense's success.

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PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vaki saw 23 offensive snaps (35%) and 21 special teams snaps (66%), adding 11 rushing yards and solid pass protection. The source highlighted his blocking on long-developing plays: 'Long developing plays like this do not work unless you have great blocking. The OL does a great job and just watch Vaki.'

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PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Lions (at Cardinals): Game decided from 9:37 of Q3, so competitive-only numbers below RBs: Jahmyr Gibbs: 90% opp share, 56% route share, 100% of i10 rush att, 60% of 2min RB snaps, 33% 3rd down snap share 1.01 as always Sione Vaki: 10% opp share, 36% route share, 0% of i10 rush att, 40% of 2min RB snaps, 67% 3rd down snap share Still don’t know if he’s the full handcuff or not, but probably worth rostering given the state of the offense and Gibbs workload WR/TEs (25 competitive dropbacks): Am...

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PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Vaki is ranked RB4 for the week against Arizona, indicating solid flex consideration.

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PositiveValueOct 7, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked 57th among running backs in the source's trade value chart for Week 5, indicating lower-tier fantasy value.

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NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Sione Vaki plays behind a No. 1 RB with massive snap and touch shares in Detroit; he is worth knowing as a name but cannot be recommended for pickup at this point.

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PositiveValueOct 6, 2026Footballguys

Sione Vaki is a late-game pivot option at running back with only 0.8% roster percentage and Footballguys projects him to score 3.6 PPR points in Week 5; his Sunday afternoon game start and extremely low ownership make him available for late-game lineup adjustments.

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NegativeSleeperOct 5, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Vaki is listed as a deep stash with 1% roster ownership.

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PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Vaki was targeted on a critical third-and-10 situation in the second quarter, recording a 17-yard gain that kept the Lions' drive alive and moved them into field goal range.

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PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vaki is projected to score an anytime touchdown against Carolina's run defense that has allowed six rushing TDs (tied for most in NFL). With expected heavy run volume in rain conditions and anticipated goal-line carries, Vaki is positioned for his first career touchdown. FanDuel Sportsbook offers +750 odds on this prop.

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PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vaki is projected to exceed 15+ rushing yards against Carolina's worst-in-NFL run defense (allowing 580 rushing yards, 5.7 yards per carry, and 6 rushing TDs). Last week against the Jets, Vaki had a career game with six carries for 26 yards; in a rain-heavy game where Detroit will lean on the ground game, Vaki should receive similar reps as Gibbs needs breathers. FanDuel Sportsbook offers +120 odds on this prop.

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PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Vaki is projected to score an anytime touchdown (+750 odds) in the bold parlay. With increased carries expected this week due to Gibbs needing breathers, Vaki is positioned for a goal-line carry and could find the end zone for the first time in his career, especially if Detroit builds a big lead late in the game.

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PositiveValueOct 4, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Backup Lions running back Vaki is a strong prop bet at 15+ rushing yards (+120) against Carolina's worst-in-NFL run defense (580 yards allowed, 5.7 yards per carry). Last week vs. Jets, Vaki had a career game with six carries for 26 yards; in a rain-heavy game where Detroit will lean on the ground game, Vaki should see similar reps as Gibbs' breather back, making 15 yards achievable even against a stout defense.

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NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026Footballguys

Vaki is listed as a flex option for the Lions but the source notes he is no Isiah Pacheco and is unlikely to force even a hint of a timeshare with Jahmyr Gibbs, limiting his Showdown upside.

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