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Fantasy Player Profile Derrick Barnes

  • Derrick Barnes
  • LB #55
  • Derrick
    Barnes
  • QQuestionable
  • Manager: FA
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vs. MIN: #26 vs opposing LB - 14.30 FPA
Bye Week5Rank212% Rostered-% Change-WK 17 Pts0.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1LAR
Win, 26-20
0.00
2TB
Loss, 16-20
0.00
3@ARI
Win, 20-13
0.00
4SEA
Win, 42-29
0.00
5Bye  0.00
6@DAL
Win, 47-9
0.00
7@MIN
Win, 31-29
0.00
8TEN
Win, 52-14
0.00
9@GB
Win, 24-14
0.00
10@HOU
Win, 26-23
0.00
11JAX
Win, 52-6
0.00
12@IND
Win, 24-6
0.00
13CHI
Win, 23-20
0.00
14GB
Win, 34-31
0.00
15BUF
Loss, 42-48
0.00
16@CHI
Win, 34-17
0.00
17@SF
Win, 40-34
0.00
18MIN
Win, 31-9
0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1LAR,
W 26-20
3----0.00
2TB,
L 16-20
4----0.00
3@ARI,
W 20-13
1----0.00
4SEA,
W 42-29
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5Bye-----0.00
6@DAL,
W 47-9
-----0.00
7@MIN,
W 31-29
-----0.00
8TEN,
W 52-14
-----0.00
9@GB,
W 24-14
-----0.00
10@HOU,
W 26-23
-----0.00
11JAX,
W 52-6
-----0.00
12@IND,
W 24-6
-----0.00
13CHI,
W 23-20
-----0.00
14GB,
W 34-31
-----0.00
15BUF,
L 42-48
-----0.00
16@CHI,
W 34-17
-----0.00
17@SF,
W 40-34
-----0.00
18MIN,
W 31-9
-----0.00
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News

  • Sticking around in Motor City

    Detroit signed Barnes (knee) to a three-year, $25.5 million extension Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Barnes only played in three games in the 2024 season due to suffering damage to his MCL and PCL in Week 3 at Arizona, and the Lions' defense seemed to feel the impact of his absence the rest of the way. He projects as one of Detroit's starting linebackers in 2025.

    Published: Fri, Mar 7 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return this season

    Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday he does not expect Barnes (knee) to return from IR during the playoffs, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Barnes landed on IR back in Week 3 due to a knee injury, and while it initially appeared he could make a push to retake the field late in the playoffs, the fourth-year linebacker will instead turn his full attention toward the 2025 campaign. He's slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

    Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could return later in season

    Barnes (knee) said Wednesday that he's not ruling out a return from injured reserve later this season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Barnes has been sidelined since the Lions' win over the Cardinals in Week 3, when he sustained injuries to his MCL and PCL. While he indicated he has a chance to play again in 2024, his odds of doing so would appear to be slim. Through the first three games of the season, the fourth-year linebacker recorded 10 tackles and one pass breakups across 114 defensive snaps.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to return this season

    Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the team will be fortunate to get Barnes (knee) back at any point this season, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Barnes was placed on injured reserve Sept. 24 after suffering the knee injury in Week 3 against the Cardinals. Although the details of his injury are not known, it has been mentioned previously by Campbell that Barnes would miss a significant amount of time.

    Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially placed on IR

    The Lions placed Barnes (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

    Analysis: Barnes will miss at least Detroit's next four games due to a knee injury sustained in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals. Coach Dan Campbell alluded to a significant recovery timetable for Barnes, so it's possible the starting linebacker could be out longer. Malcolm Rodriguez played a season-high 87 percent of defensive snaps Week 3 and figures to continue handling an expanded role versus the Seahawks on Sunday.

    Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for foreseeable future

    Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Barnes (knee) will miss "a significant amount of time," Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Barnes was carted off during the second quarter of Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals with a knee injury. Though Campbell didn't go into details regarding the nature of Barnes' knee injury while the Lions await a second opinion, the 25-year-old linebacker is expected to be placed on injured reserve, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. Barnes recorded 10 tackles and one pass breakup through the Lions' first three games.

    Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Downgraded to out Sunday

    The Lions downgraded Barnes (knee) to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Barnes was carted to the locker room in the first half, so this was the logical endgame for the linebacker. Jack Campbell and Malcolm Rodriguez are likely to soak up the snaps for Detroit in the linebacker corps.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Carted off with knee injury

    Barnes exited Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury and is questionable to return, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Barnes had to be carted to the locker room in the second quarter. Prior to leaving, Barnes recorded one tackle (one solo). Starting LB Alex Anzalone (concussion) is already inactive for Week 3. Ben Niemann and Jalen Reeves-Maybin will be next up for snaps at linebacker for Detroit.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Participating in OTAs

    Barnes (knee) participated in the Lions' OTA session Tuesday.

    Analysis: Barnes was injured on the first defensive series of the Lions' NFC Championship Game loss to the 49ers and never returned, but the knee issue clearly wasn't overly serious. He started 13 of the 16 games he appeared in last season, finishing with a career-best 81 tackles (42 solo), one sack and one forced fumble on a career-high 705 defensive snaps.

    Published: Wed, May 22 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 81 tackles in 2023

    Barnes (knee) registered 81 tackles, 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games in 2023.

    Analysis: A strong summer propelled Barnes into the Week 1 starting lineup over first-round rookie Jack Campbell, and Barnes maintained a large role within Detroit's defense even as Campbell's role increased throughout the year. No play was bigger for Barnes than his game-sealing interception of Baker Mayfield in the playoffs to send Detroit to the NFC Championship Game, in which Barnes hurt his knee after just three plays. While the linebacker said at the time that he believed he avoided structural…read more

    Published: Tue, Feb 27 at 7:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves game with knee injury

    Barnes (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.

    Analysis: Barnes sustained the knee injury on the 49ers' first drive of the game. While he's sidelined, James Houston and Jalen Reeves-Maybin are candidates to see more snaps at outside linebacker alongside starter Jack Campbell.

    Published: Sun, Jan 28 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Whiffs with chance at safety

    Barnes recorded five tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 20-19 loss at Dallas.

    Analysis: Barnes looked like he was more or less back to his old self in his return from his shoulder injury, racking up tackles at a rate similar to what he had the rest of the season up to Week 17. However, he'll probably remember Saturday's game for a tackle he didn't make, when he came in unblocked on a blitz and missed a clear shot at Dak Prescott in the Cowboys' end zone. Barnes' missed opportunity for a safety turned into a 92-yard catch and run for CeeDee Lamb, which was arguably the difference…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 2 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Estimated as full participant

    Barnes (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice estimate Tuesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The estimation signals Barnes is probably on track to play in Week 17 at Dallas. If he is available, he projects to start at linebacker next to Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell on Saturday.

    Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive as expected

    Barnes (shoulder) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Barnes suffered a shoulder injury in the Lions' Week 15 win over the Broncos, and he was listed as doubtful after a week of limited practice sessions, so it's no surprise that he'll miss the team's Christmas Eve divisional contest. Jalen Reeves-Maybin is expected to see more work in Detroit's linebacker corps with Barnes missing time.

    Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful for Sunday

    Barnes (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old linebacker was able to return in the second-half Week 15's contest after sustaining a shoulder injury earlier in the game, but it appears that the issue will likely stop him from suiting up Sunday. If Barnes is unable to go Week 16, Jalen Reeves-Maybin is expected to get the nod as the team's top right outside linebacker.

    Published: Fri, Dec 22 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Opens week with limited practice

    Barnes (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Barnes injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Saturday's win over Denver but was able to return after halftime. That and his ability to practice Wednesday (albeit in limited fashion) are good signs that he'll be able to suit up Sunday versus the Vikings. Barnes has already set career highs with 577 defensive snaps and 71 tackles through 14 games this season. He's added one sack and one forced fumble.

    Published: Wed, Dec 20 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns for second half

    Barnes (shoulder) returned to Saturday's game against the Broncos, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Barnes suffered the injury in the first half and there appeared to be significant concern about his status. However, he returned to start the second half and should play a significant role in Detroit's linebacker corps.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 7:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers shoulder injury

    Barnes is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Broncos due to a shoulder injury, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Barnes was hurt in the second quarter and was spotted doing range of motion tests with the training staff before exiting the contest. The severity of the issue remains unclear.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 6:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading tackler in win

    Barnes recorded nine total tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss in Sunday's 33-28 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Barnes' nine stops were enough to tie Jack Campbell for the Lions' leading tackler in Week 13. The third-year linebacker out of Purdue is quietly having the best season of his career, as he's logged 61 total tackles, including four tackles for loss and one sack through Detroit's first 12 games. Barnes ranks second on the Lions in total tackles, and he'll look to continue his stretch of solid play as the year goes on.

    Published: Tue, Dec 5 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dodges injury report

    Barnes (lower body) was not listed on Detroit's injury report Wednesday.

    Analysis: Barnes was forced out of Thursday's game at Green Bay with cramps, but he now appears to be back to full strength for Week 5. He'll resume his starting role at linebacker next to Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell.

    Published: Wed, Oct 4 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits game early

    Barnes (lower body) is questionable to return to the Lions' contest with the Packers on Thursday night, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Barnes is dealing with some lower-body cramps and may not be able to re-enter the game. In his absence, Anthony Pittman will likely see an increase in workload.

    Published: Thu, Sep 28 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ties for team lead in tackles

    Barnes logged six tackles with one TFL during Thursday's 21-20 win over the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Barnes drew the start at linebacker next to Alex Anzalone, and he ended up tying his counterpart for the team lead in tackles despite seeing about half of the defensive snaps. However, Barnes averaged just 4.3 tackles per game while operating in a similar role down the stretch last season, and he figures to see less playing time as the campaign unfolds given the presence of first-round draft pick Jack Campbell.

    Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go

    Barnes (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game versus the Panthers.

    Analysis: Barnes has been sidelined for the Lions' previous two games while nursing a knee injury. However, he logged limited workloads at practice all this week and appears to be ready to return to his usual role, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

    Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Saturday

    Barnes (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Barnes has missed the last two games while dealing with a knee injury, though it appears he could be in line to return after returning to practice in a limited fashion Week 16. The second-year linebacker has recorded 39 tackles, one sack and one pass defended over 12 games this season, and he'll likely return to a rotational role alongside Malcolm Rodriguez and Alex Anzalone when healthy again.

    Published: Thu, Dec 22 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out again

    Barnes (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Barnes couldn't practice in any capacity during the week and is now set for his second consecutive absence. The Lions used a committee to account for Barnes' absence in Week 14, and that seems to be the most likely outcome again against the Jets.

    Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 8:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out

    Barnes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Barnes didn't practice at all during Week 14 prep due to a knee injury he presumably suffered in Week 13, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. In Barnes' absence, James Houston, Anthony Pittman and Chris Board are candidates for increased snaps.

    Published: Fri, Dec 9 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven stops in massive win

    Barnes recorded seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 31-18 victory versus the Giants.

    Analysis: Barnes logged his third-best tackling performance of the season as the Lions rolled over the Giants in Week 11. While the linebacker did the majority of his work on defense (36 snaps), he also added one solo tackle over his 14 special-teams snaps. After playing just 88 defensive snaps and totaling 13 tackles over the first seven weeks of the season, Barnes has totaled 21 tackles while playing 119 of his 137 snaps on defense over the past three weeks.

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 10:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads big defensive effort

    Barnes recorded 12 tackles (four solo), including one sack, and added one pass defensed in Sunday's 15-9 win over Green Bay.

    Analysis: Detroit's defense stymied Aaron Rodgers and the Packers all afternoon, and Barnes played a big part in that, more than doubling his previous season high with 12 stops. He also registered his first sack of the campaign when he brought down Rodgers after Green Bay had passed midfield late in the second quarter. Barnes played on 67 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps in the victory, by far his highest share of playing time so far this season.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In mix for starting role

    Barnes is expected to compete for a starting role at linebacker in 2022, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: With Alex Anzalone and Jalen Reeves-Maybin scheduled for unrestricted free agency next month, Barnes and Josh Woods technically enter the offseason atop the depth chart at inside linebacker. However, the 2021 fourth-round pick may have a stronger hold on his perch than the undrafted Woods, who has 20 fewer tackles through four years than Barnes racked up during his rookie season alone. Unless Detroit makes more than one significant investment at the position this offseason, Barnes seems like a…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 23 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies seven tackles

    Barnes had seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 44-6 loss to Philadelphia.

    Analysis: Barnes played only 24 defensive snaps in the blowout loss but was consistently around the ball and tied for the team lead in tackles. The rookie fourth-round pick has yet to play more than a rotational role so far this season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes nine stops

    Barnes recorded nine tackles and a pass defended in Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Barnes played just under half of the defensive snaps, though that didn't stop him from leading the team in tackles. After recording only six stops through three games to begin the campaign, Barnes has combined to tally 20 tackles across his last three contests.

    Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Role expanding

    With Detroit expected to move on from Jamie Collins, Barnes is positioned for an expanded role on defense, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Burke notes that head coach Dan Campbell suggested this week that Barnes likely won't directly step into Collins' starting role and log close to 100 percent of the snaps. Instead, Alex Anzalone is expected to remain a key cog at inside linebacker while Barnes and Jalen Reeves-Maybin rotate in beside him. However, Reeves-Maybin has mostly been a special-teams player through five seasons in the league and Barnes is a fourth-round rookie who has impressed with his pass-rushing and tackling…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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