Lions coach Dan Campbell said he’s “comfortable” with Jacob Saylors as Jahmyr Gibbs’ backup running back if Isiah Pacheco (back) isn’t able to play in Week 1.

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This is probably forecasting that Pacheco will be doubtful at best for Week 1. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can speculatively pick up Saylors, who had 17 carries for 100 yards in Detroit’s win over the Colts on Saturday. Saylors led the UFL in rushing in 2024 and finished second in the league in 2025 before signing with the Lions that offseason.