RB Craig Reynolds, DET (1 Viewer)

[Faust]

'Almost like a Rocky story': How Lions RB Craig 'Netflix' Reynolds went from practice squad to 100-yard rusher

 

[Faust]

KEY QUESTIONS: How will Lions handle Reynolds' carries when Swift & Williams return?

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How will Lions handle Craig Reynolds carries when Swift and Jamaal Williams come back?

Williams was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list today, and with Swift returning to practice as well, where does that leave Reynolds, who's played really well the last two weeks? Reynolds has rushed 37 times for 195 yards for a 5.3-yard average the last two weeks filling in for Swift and Williams.

Campbell said it's a good problem to have to be this deep at running back. He said Reynolds has earned some carries moving forward, even with Swift and Williams potentially returning to the field.

 

[Bri]

Unbelievable that the Lions left him unprotected after his first game and no one put a claim in for him. Neither the Lions nor the other 31 are so good that they can't use a back like him even if just next offseason trade value.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Unbelievable that the Lions left him unprotected after his first game and no one put a claim in for him. Neither the Lions nor the other 31 are so good that they can't use a back like him even if just next offseason trade value.

I agree completely. There is a chance that it DID happen and he preferred to stay with the team that already gave him an opportunity in an offense he’s comfortable with, though—rather than leaving to possibly be cut after a week on someone else’s active roster. It happens sometimes that PS players choose to stay rather than be stolen to someone else’s active roster—it’s the players choice whether to accept the contract or not, unlike if they were on waivers and got claimed.

 

[farfromforgotten]

I didn’t see the game but it looked like he was pretty productive with each of his 3 touches, 2 rushes for 30 yards (9 and 21) and 1 catch for 12. Swift owner here who picked him up before the game as Jamaal was already rostered and of course he had a big game. I guess not much defense was being played in Detroit yesterday?

 

[jurrassic]

Question is where he sits as a waiver wire priority, even for Swift owners. He is still the #2 and was used sparingly in an electric game full of scoring. He seems like a distant third amongst Allgeier and Boone.

 

[candian fantasy guy]

I didn’t see the game but it looked like he was pretty productive with each of his 3 touches, 2 rushes for 30 yards (9 and 21) and 1 catch for 12. Swift owner here who picked him up before the game as Jamaal was already rostered and of course he had a big game. I guess not much defense was being played in Detroit yesterday?

I am really surprised to see he only had 3 touches. He was on the field way more than that, that’s how I felt before reading your post.

 

[Chaka]

Jamaal Williams 37 snaps (50%)
Craig Reynolds 24 snaps (32%)
Justing Jackson 9 snaps (12%)

 

[rschroeder1]

Stupid question territory: is there any remote chance Reynolds could be a trade candidate to Denver? I am leery of dropping him and having him locked onto waivers when such a trade might come down. Of course this is probably a case of overvaluing your own players, but just wanted to see what others might think here.

 

[Chaka]

Stupid question territory: is there any remote chance Reynolds could be a trade candidate to Denver? I am leery of dropping him and having him locked onto waivers when such a trade might come down. Of course this is probably a case of overvaluing your own players, but just wanted to see what others might think here.

I doubt it considering the Lions also have a depth need at the position.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Jamaal Williams 37 snaps (50%)
Craig Reynolds 24 snaps (32%)
Justing Jackson 9 snaps (12%)

Snaps came in right where I expected.

Utilization, not so much.

 

[Zeppelin]

Stupid question territory: is there any remote chance Reynolds could be a trade candidate to Denver? I am leery of dropping him and having him locked onto waivers when such a trade might come down. Of course this is probably a case of overvaluing your own players, but just wanted to see what others might think here.

I don't see it, especially with Jamaal Williams on the last year of his contract.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Scores in fourth October 8, 2023
Reynolds rushed seven times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-24 win over the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Reynolds served as Detroit's backup tailback with rookie first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) sidelined. Although starter David Montgomery racked up another 125-plus scrimmage yards and a score from his 21 touches, Reynolds took advantage of his opportunities late, scoring from five yards during the fourth quarter. If Gibbs returns for Week 6's matchup versus the Bucs, Reynolds would likely be relegated to No. 3 running back duties, but his cameo Sunday at least proved his capability if needed more.

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Craig scored 44 touchdowns at Kutztown University. Five years knocking around, four teams, 19 games, third year in Detroit. Scored his first NFL touchdown yesterday.

Lions 10th Possession/6th touchdown drive

7 Plays,75 Total Yards,4:25 Duration
Started from DET 25 at 11:52 4th Quarter
Result TD

Play-By-Play

11:52 4th Carolina kicked off, touchback
1st & 10, DET 25
11:52 4th C. Reynolds rushed to the right for no gain, tackled by S. Franklin Jr.
2nd & 10, DET 25
11:07 4th J. Goff passed to J. Reynolds to the left for 27 yard gain, tackled by C. Henderson
1st & 10, CAR 48
10:36 4th C. Reynolds rushed to the left for 17 yard gain, tackled by V. Bell
1st & 10, CAR 31
9:50 4th C. Reynolds rushed to the right for 7 yard gain, tackled by S. Tuttle
2nd & 3, CAR 24
9:05 4th C. Reynolds rushed up the middle for 19 yard gain, tackled by V. Bell
1st & Goal, CAR 5
8:18 4th C. Reynolds rushed to the right for no gain, tackled by S. Franklin Jr.
2nd & Goal, CAR 5
7:32 4th C. Reynolds rushed to the left for 5 yard touchdown

After the 19 yard run, he tried to come off - but David Montgomery and RBs Coach Scottie Montgomery waved him back in.

Love how Monty ran down to the end zone to lift him up in a bear hug.

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callback

Hard Knocks E3 2022: RB Craig Reynolds reaches out to his older brother Eric before every game

Eric has been in prison on drug charges for 15 years. He was a h.s. star in football before he became an addict. He has never seen his little brother play in person.

 

[Faust]

Can't-Miss Play: Block of the year? Craig Reynolds' pancake hit sparks St. Brown's 27-yard TD

 

[BobbyLayne]

Can't-Miss Play: Block of the year? Craig Reynolds' pancake hit sparks St. Brown's 27-yard TD

I just watched this play for about the 100th time this week.

 

[Fat Nick]

He really needs to play this weekend. I'm not digging his current questionable status. I've got McCaffrey and K. Williams likely out, and Breece on a bye...My only healthy RB's are R. White and Reynolds who I just picked up. Not a great week for two of my RB's to get hurt - not that there is a good week.