Sione Vaki Fantasy Football News

Sione Vaki
RB
, Detroit Lions

Age: 25
Weight: 213 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
College: Utah

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Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
1.8	7	0	1	11

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Lions RB Isiah Pacheco had back surgery, to miss significant time

Pro Football Talk

Sep 14 · 6:02 PM EDT

Lions running back Isiah Pacheco started the season on injured reserve, and he won’t be on the field any time soon.

Pacheco had back surgery and is out for the foreseeable future, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said today.

“It’s gonna be a while. It’s gonna be a while. I really can’t — it’ll be a significant amount of time,” Campbell said of Pacheco’s recovery.

Related players: Jacob Saylors, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sione Vaki

Fantasy Impact:

Ian Rapoport reported that Pacheco could be back in December, the story said. It's safe to say the Lions will be looking for RB help as the they want to be sure to keep Gibbs fresh and healthy this season. The story added Vaki struggled in pass protection on Sunday, and Campbell described him as “inconsistent.” Saylors did not get any offensive snaps. The Lions making a move for another back could have some fantasy impact, so be sure to follow the situation.

Campbell: Lions see RB2 role as a committee

Detroit Lions on X

Sep 07 · 1:49 PM EDT

Head coach Dan Campbell said the RB2 role could be by committee with Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki.

Related players: Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco

Fantasy Impact:

Campbell said he doesn't see Saylors as the lone RB2 behind Gibbs and Vaki has been getting pretty good reps in practice. Campbell added the team feels Vaki is ready to take on work as a runner, pass protector and receiver, but the team feels good about either back. Campbell added the team has seen more of Saylors in the preseason, which could give him the edge. Pacheco is going to miss at least the first four games and as of now it looks like the team will go with Saylors and Vaki behind Gibbs. It could mean Gibbs is in store for huge workloads in that span.

Lions merely “hope” Isiah Pacheco returns this season

Jeremy Reisman

Sep 02 · 11:29 AM EDT

Brad Holmes says Isiah Pacheco is steadily feeling better, but won't give a timeline for his return.

When asked if they still expect him to play this season, Holmes said "yeah, that's the hope."

Related Players: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jacob Saylors, Sione Vaki

Fantasy Impact:

The minimum four-game absence was already damaging, but Holmes’ answer introduces the possibility of a much longer recovery. Pacheco is now primarily an injured-reserve stash in leagues with sufficient bench space. Gibbs remains the unquestioned centerpiece, while Saylors is the best bet to handle conventional backup carries, though this is now an obvious team to target in the free-agent market to see if they can grab someone for cheap. We'll keep an eye on that.

Lions RB Isiah Pacheco is now dealing with a back injury

Jeremy Reisman

Aug 27 · 1:09 PM EDT

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided a few new injury updates prior to the team’s final training camp practice on Thursday, and unfortunately, it’s not all good news. Primarily, Campbell broke news that backup running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a new back injury, and his timeline for a return is unclear.

“I can’t give you anything definitive,” Campbell said. “He is feeling better as of yesterday, you know. It’s been a little touch-and-go right now. He’s had a little bit of a back (injury), and we’re hoping he’s coming out of this as of yesterday.”

The good news is that Campbell said they weren’t concerned about the knee injury that initially kept Pacheco out of practice for a little over two weeks.

Related Players: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jacob Saylors, Sione Vaki, Kareem Hunt

Fantasy Impact:

The positive knee update is offset by a new injury with an uncertain timeline. Pacheco remains the favorite to complement Gibbs when healthy, but consecutive lower-body and back concerns make his Week 1 workload less secure. Hunt’s recent visit is also more relevant in light of this update. Pacheco should remain in place for now, with Vaki and Saylors offering only speculative (very) deep-league value.