So far this season, on a combined 43 rushing attempts by D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, the Lions have used five separate run concepts at least six or more times each (numbers via Sports Information Solutions).

The Lions are averaging 7.2 yards per rush so far this season. The concepts talked about in the story feature the usual diet of zone plays, but also man-blocking components like duo and having different players pull on counter (their most heavily used concept), power and trap plays, the story said. The Lions utilize all those personnel groupings and formations, plus shifts and motions, to get the most advantageous looks possible.

D'Andre Swift practiced on Friday after missing the previous two days' activities with an ankle issue. He is officially listed as questionable per head coach Dan Campbell.

Related Players: Jamaal Williams

The Lions came out in Week 1 splitting touches heavily between Swift and Jamaal Williams, with the former leading the latter 18-13. Williams would shoot way, way up the rankings if Swift happened to miss this, or any other, week.

D'Andre Swift continues to nurse an ankle injury but claims he'll "most definitely" be ready for the Week 2 game against the Commanders.

Related Players: Jamaal Williams

The Lions came out in Week 1 splitting touches heavily between Swift and Jamaal Williams, with the former leading the latter 18-13. Williams would shoot way, way up the rankings if Swift happened to miss this, or any other, week.

Lions RB D'Andre Swift didn't practice today with an ankle injury, according to the team practice report.

Related players: Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds, Justin Jackson

This will be something to monitor. Swift did play right up to the end of the game. The team did sign Jackson off the practice squad today so there could be some concern here. Williams would be next up if Swift can't go.

Lions HC Dan Campbell told reporters Wednesday that RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) will play Weeks 17 and 18. "We'll shut him down after Green Bay,” Campbell said.

Related Players: Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds

The Lions backfield situation is officially too murky to feel good about any of their options.

Running back Jamaal Williams was activated from the COVID list.

Related players: Craig Reynolds

Williams landed on the list on the Friday heading into the game in Denver. The team recently promoted Reynolds who has played great over the last few weeks, so it remains to be seen how the Lions divide up RB carries for the rest of the season.

The Lions signed RB Craig Reynolds from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, per source. He's now signed with Detroit through 2022.

Related players: D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Godwin Igwebuike, Jermar Jefferson

The tweet went on to say Reynolds has 37 carries for 195 yards with an 88.3 PFF grade over the last two weeks. He's no threat to Swift in town but it's worth it for the Lions to see what Reynolds can do with for the rest of the season heading into 2022. It looks like at the very least he's passed Igwebuike and Jefferson on the depth chart. He'll be tough to trust in the Lions offense but is worth adding for the depth at the very least.

Lions RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and TE T.J. Hockensen (hand) did not practice Wednesday.

Related Players: Craig Reynolds, Jamaal Williams, Brock Wright

Could be another long week for the Lions offense, but at least Reynolds and Wright showed signs of life in place of their respective starters.

The Lions are “hopeful” to get T.J. Hockenson and D’Andre Swift back, and Dan Campbell says they felt better today, but they’re still day-to-day.

Related players: Jamaal Williams, Jermar Jefferson, Godwin Igwebuike, Craig Reynolds

Hockenson is dealing with a hand issue and Swift a shoulder injury. The Lions aren't likely to push either player to return with another lost season at hand. If Swift can't go and Williams is still out, it could be another combo of Jefferson, Igwebuike, and Reynolds at running back. The team said Jefferson didn't get much time because he was out of practice with a sickness leading up to the game. It's possible he would get more work in Week 15, which would really complicate the RB workload.

Lions RB Jamaal Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Week 14's game in Denver. RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is also out, while TE T.J. Hockensen (hand) is doubtful.

Related Players: Jermar Jefferson, Brock Wright

So your Lions starters at RB and TE will be Jermar Jefferson and Brock Wright, respectively. Remember when Mike Glennon was the worst fantasy option Week 14?