News: After flirting with the 49ers, the Lions re-signed safety Louis Delmas on Friday.
Analysis: Delmas has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career -- he hasn't had over 60 total tackles in each of the last two seasons while missing 13 games. He's a good late-round pick in Fantasy because he can be productive when he's healthy, but there's no guarantee of it.
News: After ESPN reported the Lions flew in safety Louis Delmas for a physical, the Detroit Free Press reported Delmas was only seen for a pre-free agency physical. He is coming off of surgery to relieve tendinits in his left knee. "The Lions are cheating on me," he said. "They’re going to the club every damn night and staying out late night, trying to come back home to Daddy. But it’s all right."
Analysis: Delmas has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. He's a good late-round pick in Fantasy because he can be productive when he's healthy, but there's no guarantee of it.
News: As expected, Detroit defensive back Louis Delmas was among the team's inactives for Week 10 at Minnesota due to a lingering knee issue. He was ruled out for the contest last week, the second straight contest he has missed because of the injury. Ricardo Silva is slated to start in his place against the Vikings.
Analysis: Delmas has struggled to stay healthy following offseason knee surgery and has suited up for only three of the Lions' eight games. There is no clear timetable for his return to the field as his last game action came in Week 8. He has 13 tackles and an interception during his limited playing time, but is not worth a roster spot in most Fantasy IDP formats while he's nursing an injury.
News: Lions defensive back Louis Delmas, who was ruled out for the game earlier in the week because of a knee injury, is officially inactive for Week 9 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Delmas has played in only three games after having offseason knee surgery, but this is the first he's missed since returning in Week 6. Though he's an above-average tackler for a defensive back, he's waiver fodder in Fantasy IDP leagues until he proves healthy and effective.
News: Detroit defensive back Louis Delmas (knee) has been ruled out for the Week 9 game at Jacksonville. Delmas played against Seattle last week and racked up three tackles.
Analysis: Delmas only has low-end value in Fantasy IDP leagues, when healthy. He is not playing at Jacksonville Week 9 and should therefore be avoided in all leagues and formats.
News: Detroit cornerback Louis Delmas was listed as questionable on the team's injury report for Week 8 against Seattle as he tries to work past a lingering knee issue. Delmas, who was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, missed Friday's session as his status for Sunday is up in the air.
Analysis: Delmas has only played in the last two games this season and has just 10 tackles thus far. He has missed four games already due to knee surgery. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status for Sunday's game. He is considered as a low-end Fantasy option in deeper IDP formats, if active for Week 8.
News: Lions cornerback Louis Delmas (knee) is active and starting in the Week 7 Monday night game against the Bears. Delmas was not listed among the team's inactives for the game as he was able to get back at practice this week. He was officially listed as probable entering Monday.
Analysis: Delmas made his season debut Week 6 at Philadelphia after missing the first four games due to knee surgery. He made an immediate impact, totaling seven solo tackles and one interception. Now that he's healthy, Delmas can be active in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Detroit cornerback Louis Delmas (knee) practiced Saturday and is probable for the Monday night game against the Bears Week 7. Delmas was dealing with a knee issue which had him limited in practice earlier in the week.
Analysis: Delmas made his season debut Week 6 at Philadelphia after missing the first four games due to knee surgery. He made an immediate impact, totaling seven solo tackles and one interception. Now that he's healthy, Delmas can be active in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Lions safety Louis Delmas made his season debut Week 6 at Philadelphia after missing the first four games due to knee surgery. Delmas made an immediate impact, totaling seven solo tackles and one interception.
Analysis: The Lions secondary was sorely missing Delmas' presence to open the season and you saw Sunday the kind of impact he has at free safety. Delmas can be a viable Fantasy option in IDP formats when healthy.
News: Lions safety Louis Delmas returned to the starting lineup Week 6 at Philadelphia after missing the first four games due to knee surgery. Delmas was questionable for the contest.
Analysis: This is the second straight season Delmas has had health concerns, but he is a pretty good tackler when healthy. Therefore, he has Fantasy value in deep IDP formats when healthy.
News: Lions defensive back Louis Delmas missed his fourth straight game to open the season Sunday as he was inactive for Week 4 against Minnesota. Delmas is recovering from a preseason knee procedure. He'll hope to return Week 6 in Philadelphia after the bye week.
Analysis: Delmas has a bye next week in which to get completely healthy and possibly return Week 6 against the Eagles in Philly. Delmas is a solid tackler for a DB, when healthy, so he could become a reliable source of that in Fantasy IDP formats once healthy. Keep him benched or on waivers in all leagues until then.
News: Lions defensive back Louis Delmas was inactive for the third straight game Week 3 at Tennessee. He's still recovering from a preseason knee procedure.
Analysis: Delmas is a pretty good tackler for a defensive back, but he's not a reliable source of interceptions and is just a low-end Fantasy IDP option when healthy.
News: Lions defensive back Louis Delmas (knee) was unable to take the field in Week 2 against the 49ers. He was also inactive for Week 1, and has yet to practice after undergoing surgery in the preseason.
Analysis: The surgical procedure was considered a very minor one at the time, but he has yet to heal fully. Fantasy owners holding on to Delmas will want to keep him reserved in all Fantasy IDP formats until healthy.
News: Detroit defensive back Louis Delmas (knee) is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 2 matchup at San Francisco. Delmas, who was inactive for the Lions in their season opener against St. Louis, did not participate in practice over the past week.
Analysis: Delmas was expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after having a minor procedure on his knee, but is in danger of missing his second game in a row. It's possibly he is still dealing with inflammation after suffering a torn MCL late in the 2011 season and should not be viewed as a worthwhile option in most Fantasy IDP formats at this point.
News: The Detroit Free Press reported Thursday that the surgery defensive back Louis Delmas underwent Wednesday on his left knee was just a "clean-up procedure", and the team expects to have him back in time for the beginning of the season, when they take on the Rams September 9.
Analysis: Delmas missed the last few games of the 2011 season after suffering a torn MCL, and injury he underwent surgery for in December. He was dealing with inflammation earlier in camp, so this was likely just a minor procedure that should not require much recovery time. Still, he is an obvious injury risk heading into the season, having played just 11 games in 2011. He can put up numbers, but plan on targeting him only in the later rounds as a reserve option in Fantasy IDP formats on Draft Day.
News: The Lions' official team website reports safety Louis Delmas had a surgical procedure on his left knee performed by Dr. James Andrews. Apparently he had some soreness early on in camp and the surgery was done to help him out. The team gave no further details. Delmas had surgery for a torn MCL in his right knee late December last year.
Analysis: When he's healthy, Delmas can put up some good stats. He's had two 15-game seasons and in 2011 played in just 11 games. It's OK to draft him as a quality reserve DB but it's tough to count on him as a full-fledged starter.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas was listed as inactive for Week 14 against the Vikings. He will miss his second straight game with an MCL tear.
Analysis: Delmas could possibly return in Week 15, so owners in deeper IDP leagues should check back on his status. In standard IDP formats, Delmas is not productive enough to start, even when healthy.
News: Lions S Louis Delmas says he’s close to returning to practice after tearing his MCL in Week 12. Delmas says watching Detroit struggle vs. the Packers and Saints was a tough pill to swallow. He is expected to sit again Week 13 against the Vikings as he is considered doubtful. “Telling teammates what to do and not being able to show them by example was very difficult for me,” he said.
Analysis: Delmas is expected to miss a second straight game Sunday. It's just adding onto a frustrating season for the third-year safety. Delmas is a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Lions DBs Louis Delmas and Chris Houston were listed among the inactives for Week 13 against the Saints. Delmas left Detroit's previous game due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Delmas is the Lions' starting free safety, but he hasn't performed on a consistent basis this year for Fantasy owners. Consider him a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy, but look to healthier alternatives Week 13.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (knee) is listed as doubtful for Week 13 at New Orleans.
Analysis: Delmas is the Lions' starting free safety, but he hasn't performed on a consistent basis this year for Fantasy owners. Consider him a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy, but look to healthier alternatives Week 13.
News: Lions safety Louis Delmas left the team's Thanksgiving Day game vs. the Packers with a knee injury in the first half and did not return. Head coach Jim Schwartz did not have an update on Delmas after the game.
Analysis: Delmas is a hard hitter but an injury prone one. If he misses significant playing time he won't be worth owning in Fantasy.
News: Detroit DB Louis Delmas was active for Week 10. He's been limited in practice with a foot injury.
Analysis: Delmas hasn't missed a game yet this season, despite being on the injury report most of it. The 24-year-old is still on pace to reach 80 tackles for the third consecutive season and is sitting at 42 stops. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Detroit DB Louis Delmas is considered questionable for Week 10 at Chicago because of a foot injury. Delmas was a limited participant in pracice on Thursday and Friday after not appearing on the practice report Wednesday.
Analysis: Delmas has appeared on the injury report a couple times this year, but has not missed any playing time. The 24-year-old is still on pace to reach 80 tackles for the third consecutive season and is sitting at 42 stops. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas led the team in a Week 7 loss to the Falcons with eight tackles. He now has a total of 38 on the season.
Analysis: Delmas has been a decent source of tackles so far this season. He can used as a low-end DB in IDP formats.
News: As anticipated, Lions DB Louis Delmas (abdomen) was activated for Week 6 against San Francisco. He had been considered probable on the injury report.
Analysis: Delmas has been plagued by a couple different injuries this season, but has not missed any playing time. He recorded a season-high seven tackles in Week 4 and makes for a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats when healthy.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas has officially been ruled active for Week 5 against the Bears. Delmas was limited in practice all week due to an abdomen injury.
Analysis: Delmas has been plagued by a couple different injuries this season, but has not missed any playing time. He recorded a season-high seven tackles in Week 4 and makes for a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats when healthy.
News: Detroit DB Louis Delmas is considered probable for Week 5 against Chicago with an abdominal injury. Delmas was limited in practice all week, and was also considered probable for last Sunday's game at Dallas with the same issue before playing.
Analysis: Delmas has been plagued by a couple different injuries this season, but has not missed any playing time. He recorded a season-high seven tackles in Week 4 and makes for a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats when healthy.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (abdomen) was activated for Week 4 at Dallas, as anticipated. He had been considered probable on the injury report. He was credited with a season-high seven tackles.
Analysis: Delmas only practiced in a limited basis this week after sitting out Wednesday. You will see a lot of defensive starters resting during the week and still play on Sunday. That seems to be the case with Delmas, who is a low-end Fantasy DB even when healthy. Continue to view him in that role in IDP formats.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (abdomen) is listed as probable for Week 4 at Dallas. He only practiced in a limited basis this week after sitting out Wednesday.
Analysis: You will see a lot of defensive starters resting during the week and still play on Sunday. That seems to be the case with Delmas, who is a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (hip) started on Sunday of Week 3 in Minnesota. Delmas was slightly limited during the practice week, but was healthy enough to play on Sunday.
Analysis: Delmas was able to play in Week 2 despite the hip injury, so it is no surprise he played on Sunday of Week 3 as well. Delmas has gotten off to a slow start here in 2011, so consider him a low-end Fantasy DB until he heats up statistically.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (hip) is listed as probable for Week 3 at Minnesota despite being limited in practice Thursday and Friday.
Analysis: Delmas was able to play in Week 2 despite the hip injury, so he should suit up Sunday against Minnesota. Delmas has gotten off to a slow start here in 2011, so consider him a low-end Fantasy DB until he heats up statistically.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas, who sat out of Friday's practice with a hip injury, was able to give it a go Week 2 against the Chiefs. He was able to notch five tackles -- three solo -- on the afternoon on the way to a win.
Analysis: Delmas did not impact the game very much outside of the occasional tackle, but he appeared to be healthy. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with he balanced safety as a low-end option in IDP leagues as long as he is healthy.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas, who sat out of Friday's practice with a hip injury, was not among the team's inactives for the Week 2 game against the Chiefs. He was originally listed as questionable on the injury report.
Analysis: Delmas is one of the more balanced safeties in the NFL, good against both the run and the pass, so he certainly has some Fantasy value when healthy. He did not get into the mix much in the season opener, so we expect a rebound effort from him on Sunday. Fantasy owners should consider Delmas to be a low-end option heading into game day.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 2 vs. Kansas City. Delmas did practice for the first time all week on Friday.
Analysis: Delmas is expected to play Week 2, but clearly it's going to be a game-time decision. Delmas recorded no tackles in Week 1 against the Bucs. However, he did have two pass defenses and one fumble recovery. Delmas is a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas recorded no tackles in Week 1 against the Bucs. However, he did have two pass defenses and one fumble recovery.
Analysis: Delmas hasn't had less than 84 tackles in his first two NFL seasons, so it's a bit unusual he was held out of the tackle column in Week 1. However, the Bucs didn't have many runs into the second level and most of their passes were short routes, so Delmas didn't have a chance to make a lot of plays. He is still a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: The Lions' official team website reports Friday that that coach Jim Schwartz confirmed that DB Louis Delmas had surgery on his hand in order to remove a screw from his finger. The screw was there from a previous injury he sustained. As a result, Delmas will be held out only short term as a precautionary move to prevent infection.
Analysis: Delmas had surgery in the offseason to combat a groin issue, and he has battled back in rehab since the January procedure. The minor surgery on the hand is nothing to worry about, even if he missed a preseason game or two while sitting out. Delmas should be good to go for the regular season, and he should again benefit from the improvement in the front-seven that the team made through the draft and free agency. The Western Michigan product has been successful as a starter in each of his first two NFL seasons, and he should be viewed as a No. 2 option on Draft Day.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Lions DB Louis Delmas continues to do well in his recovery from groin surgery in January. "The only hurdle I have to pass is not try to push it too much," Delmas said. "That's something I did back at home, and I re-injured it a little bit. Like a month or so after I started training, I retweaked it because I thought I was 100 percent, went out there did a couple (defensive back) drills, tried to be competitive with the other guys. It was a minor setback, but I'm good now." After spending the past four months rehabbing from the Jan. 14 procedure at his home in Florida, Delmas said it was "tremendously" beneficial to join teammates in Detroit. "These workouts really got me back into the groove," he said. "Just seeing the guys is very satisfying, being that we don't know if we're going to play football next year. There's a high chance, but who knows?"
Analysis: Entering his third season out of Western Michigan, Delmas is coming off a somewhat disappointing season in which he had 10 fewer tackles (84) and two fewer interceptions (none) than he did as a rookie. Delmas said he's "about 85 percent right now" but is still bothered by breaking scar tissue and some soreness after workouts. "I'll be 100 percent" by training camp, he said. We consider Delmas a solid DB in IDP leagues when healthy, and he should be drafted as a No. 2 option in 2011.
News: The Lions ruled DB Louis Delmas (concussion) inactive for Week 16 on Sunday morning.
Analysis: Delmas has 78 tackles on the year with two sacks and a pass defended. He is more of a run stuffer from the safety spot but is a decent option in most Fantasy IDP formats. Stash him away until Week 17 if you might need his services.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (concussion) was unable to practice on Friday and has been officially ruled doubtful for Week 16 against the Dolphins. He left the last game after posting four tackles.
Analysis: Delmas has 78 tackles on the year with two sacks and a pass defended. He is more of a run stuffer from the safety spot but is a decent option in most Fantasy IDP formats. Keep tabs on his status but it looks as though he will be unable to go in Week 16.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas was shaken up in the first half of Detroit's Week 15 win over Tampa Bay, and he did not return to the game. He had four tackles in the first half. The Detroit News reports that Delmas sustained a concussion.
Analysis: Stay tuned to see if Delmas will be able to play in Week 16. He is a decent option for deeper IDP leagues when healthy.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas made three tackles in a Week 14 win over Green Bay. The total equaled his season low.
Analysis: For the most part, Delmas has been steady, but he has not produced enough to be more than a low-end DB option for IDP leagues.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas played a solid game in a loss to Chicago Week 13. Delmas finished the game with seven tackles and five were solo. He added a pass defended.
Analysis: Delmas doesn't have a single game this season with double digits in tackles. He has two sacks, but the last came back in Week 4 at Green Bay. Luckily, he'll have another chance at the Packers in Week 14. That said, he's really just a lower end option in IDP leagues.
News: Lions safety Louis Delmas had four total tackles in an awful game for him and his secondary vs. the Patriots on Thanksgiving.
Analysis: Delmas is a good source of tackles but not much else. Don't commit yourself to starting him against the Bears in Week 13 -- see who else is on your league's waiver wire first.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas had three tackles in Sunday's game at Dallas in Week 11. He had all solo stops.
Analysis: Delmas is an inconsistent DB in the majority of IDP leagues, but he is worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option. Plan on starting him if needed in Week 12 against New England on Thanksgiving Day.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas, who forced and recovered a fumble to go along with seven tackles last week, had only four tackles, including one solo, Week 10 at Buffalo.
Analysis: Delmas is a good tackler for a defensive back, and he has a couple sacks on the year as well. He's worth using as a No. 2 option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas played well in the Week 9 loss to the Jets, despite an ankle injury. He was able to force and recover a fumble to compliment his seven tackles (five solo) on the day.
Analysis: Delmas is becoming a pretty viable Fantasy DB because he is so active in the secondary, especially on tackles. If he continues to be apart of turnovers moving forward, his Fantasy value could rise. Keep him active Week 10 against Buffalo.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (ankle) will play Week 9 against the Jets at home. Delmas was limited in practice throughout the week but was listed as probable for the game anyway.
Analysis: Delmas generally gets some rest during the practice week and isn't dealing with an injury that he can't play well through. He remains pretty consistent and is, at best, a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB in IDP leagues for the Week 9 contest.
News: Lions safety Louis Delmas is listed as probable for the Week 9 matchup with the Jets due to an ankle issue. He was limited in practice throughout the week.
Analysis: Delmas should see plenty of action in Week 9 at the Jets. Keep him active as a No. 2 DB.
News: Lions safety Louis Delmas had five total tackles in the team's Week 8 win vs. Washington.
Analysis: Delmas should see plenty of action in Week 9 at the Jets. Keep him active as a No. 2 DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (groin) is active for Week 8 against the Redskins. Delmas has not missed a game this season.
Analysis: Delmas generally gets some rest during the practice week and isn't dealing with an injury that he can't play well through. Delmas has 41 tackles on the year with two sacks and does not have an interception. He is at best a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB for Week 8.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (groin) is listed as probable for Week 8 vs. Washington despite limited practice reps all week. Delmas has not missed a game this season.
Analysis: We are at the stage of the season where players will get rested during the week, so they can suit up on Sundays. That's what we have with Delmas. He is expected to take the field in Week 8, but he is at best a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas tied his season best with eight tackles in Week 6 at the Giants. He has reached that number three different times.
Analysis: Delmas has yet to be credited with a pass defensed or an interception, but he is doing enough in tackles to remain viable in IDP league and has managed two sack on the year. Consider Delmas a suitable No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas has been nursing a groin injury over the last couple of weeks, but it has not kept him out of any games. The injury limited him in practice throughout the week as the team prepares for the Week 6 game against the Giants. Delmas is listed as probable on the official injury report.
Analysis: Delmas hasn't been a model of health to begin the 2010 season, but he has yet to miss a game and has still remained productive. He is only in his second NFL season and continues to get better. Delmas is a nice No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas was able to play in Week 5 against the Rams despite nursing a groin injury. He finished with eight tackles (five solo). Delmas has 33 tackles in five games.
Analysis: Delmas hasn't been a model of health to begin the 2010 season, but he has yet to miss a game and has still remained productive. He is only in his second NFL season and continues to get better. Delmas is a nice No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (groin) is listed as probable for Week 5 vs. St. Louis despite limited practice reps all week. He has yet to miss a game this season.
Analysis: Delmas has had some nagging injuries he has dealt with this season, but they haven't been major enough to keep him sidelined. He is having a solid start to the season with 25 tackles and two sacks in four games. Consider Delmas a No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas totaled a team-high six tackles (five solo) in Week 4 against the Packers. He also had a sack of QB Aaron Rodgers. Delmas has two sacks in four games after getting just one in 15 games as a rookie in 2009.
Analysis: Delmas has 25 tackles in four games and is becoming a reliable playmaker in the secondary for Detroit. He has become a solid No. 2 Fantasy DB, and could move up the rankings if his numbers continue to improve.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas was listed as active for the Week 4 game at Green Bay. He was limited in practice during the week due to groin, biceps and calf issues. Delmas has 19 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble this season.
Analysis: Despite all of his injuries, Delmas remains a solid start in IDP leagues. He can be kept active in Fantasy for Week 4.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas is listed as probable for the Week 4 game at Green Bay despite groin, biceps and calf issues. He did not practice Wednesday but saw limited action Thursday and Friday. Delmas has 19 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble this season.
Analysis: Delmas seems to be getting Wednesdays off to rest his array of injuries in order to be healthy on Sundays, so expect him to play. He remains a solid Fantasy DB in IDP leagues.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas was credited with just three tackles in Week 3 against the Vikings in Minnesota. He had 15 tackles combined, including a sack, in the first two games of the season.
Analysis: Delmas had gotten off to a good start, but had very little action in Week 3. Delmas, who totaled 94 tackles a season, ago remains a solid play in Fantasy.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas totaled seven tackles (six solo) and one sack in Week 2 against the Eagles. He had two quarterback hits. Delmas has 15 tackles in his first two games.
Analysis: Delmas burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2009, totaling 94 tackles. He is showing early in his second NFL season that it was no fluke. Delmas is no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas played well in his first game of 2010 on Sunday at Chicago. Delmas had eight tackles, which was second on the team behind Kyle Vanden Bosch (11), and he also forced a fumble.
Analysis: Delmas is a solid DB in IDP leagues, and he's worth starting as a No. 2 Fantasy option in most formats. He came into this game with a groin injury, but he was expected to play. Look for him to play well in Week 2 against the Eagles, and he is worth starting in all leagues.
News: Lions coach Jim Schwartz on whether S Louis Delmas (groin) will play Sunday vs Chicago: “We’ll see on Sunday. We have a handle on where Louis is, and we expect him to play well for us.” Delmas returned to practice Thursday.
Analysis: Delmas was on the PUP list earlier in camp, but returned to the practice field in mid-August. This problem is clearly still bothering him though, and his many owners in IDP Fantasy play should think about possibly finding a replacement for Delmas in case he can't go on Sunday. Delmas is a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues when healthy.
News: Lions DB Louis Delmas (groin) sat out practice Wednesday as Detroit prepares for their season opener at Chicago.
Analysis: Delmas was on the PUP list earlier in camp, but returned to the practice field in mid-August. This problem is clearly still bothering him though, and his many owners in IDP Fantasy play should think about possibly finding a replacement for Delmas in case he can't go on Sunday. Delmas is a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues when healthy.
News: Detroit S Louis Delmas (groin) got the night of on Thursday night as the Lions faced the Bills in preseason action. Delmas has been dealing with a groin injury for a few weeks now.
Analysis: Delmas played in about 20 snaps in Detroit's third preseason game, making his presence felt on a few plays. It seems he'll be ready for the start of the season as the Lions are just giving him some extra time off to rest. The second-year safety recorded 94 tackles, one sack and two interceptions in 15 starts in 2009. If he is healthy, Delmas should be viewed as a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Lions S Louis Delmas (groin) practiced without pain for the first time Monday. He needs some consistent pain-free workouts before the Lions will feel comfortable playing him in anything more than a limited role. Tuesday’s two-a-day will be a good indicator of Delmas’ status.
Analysis: The Lions are really counting on Delmas to be a cornerstone of their rebuilt defense. In his rookie season, he started 15 games, recording 94 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. Delmas needs to get on the field and until that happens, we will be unsure of his status to begin the regular season. If he can prove he's healthy, Delmas should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Lions S Louis Delmas was held out of action on Saturday against the Broncos but coach Jim Schwartz said Sunday that the time is approaching for him to play in a game, reports MLive.com. "He needs to play soon but, we're balancing out him getting sore and being able to bounce back,'' Schwartz said. Delmas has been coming back from a groin injury and practiced earlier in the week. "We thought it was the best thing to let him rest again," Schwartz said. "When he's been practicing, he practices full speed and he's looked good. He didn't practice two days in a row so he's just not ready for that kind of stuff right now. Hopefully we'll get him back soon.''
Analysis: Delmas has said that he is highly frustrated that he cannot be a full-go in practice but realizes he's almost there. The Lions were really counting on Delmas to be a cornerstone of their rebuilt defense. In his rookie season, he started 15 games, recording 94 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. Delmas needs to get on the field and until that happens, we will be unsure of his status to begin the regular season. If he can prove he's healthy, Delmas should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Lions S Louis Delmas told reporters he is "very" frustrated by the groin injury that continues to limit him in practice, according to the Detroit Free Press. Delmas, who was injured in June, did not practice on Thursday and will also miss Friday's session. “It’s a groin injury, so the more you beat it up, the more it’s going to affect you in the long run,” Delmas said. “Take one day on, two days off, one day on, two days off; that’ll be the best treatment for it.” He remains hopeful he will play in Saturday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: The Lions were really counting on Delmas to be a cornerstone of their rebuilt defense. In his rookie season, he started 15 games, recording 94 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. But the lingering injury is beginning to become a concern, and his availability for Week 1 remains a question mark. If he can prove he's healthy, Delmas should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Lions S Louis Delmas, who missed the start of training camp due to a groin injury, took part in practice for the second day in a row, according to MLive.com. "Delmas did some seven-on-seven today and some four-on-three and he looked good," head coach Jim Schwartz said. "If he comes back and there's no setback as far as being sore, we'll get him into some team periods. The plan is to ease him in, give him one or two team periods, give him a few reps in there, and then pretty soon cut him loose."
Analysis: Delmas was a pleasant surprise for the Lions as a rookie in 2010. He started 15 games, recording 94 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. He's making strides in his return from the groin injury, and appears to be on track for the regular season. Consider him a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues for his tackling prowess.
News: Lions safety Louis Delmas was back on the practice field Monday in individual drills after he missed the start of training camp with a groin injury. Delmas was on the physically unable to perform list but is no longer on it because he practiced. The Lions are expected to take it easy with their aggressive safety; they're not expected to have him ready to play in their first preseason game at Pittsburgh on Saturday. "We miss his personality on the field," head coach Jim Schwartz told the Detroit News. "He brings a lot of excitement to our defense. We need to play with his personality on defense. We get him in our walk-throughs and things like that, but we need him with his teammates and on the field and communicating and all those things, so it's good to see (No.) 26 back."
Analysis: Delmas was a pleasant surprise for the Lions as a rookie in 2010. He started 15 games, recording 94 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues worth a middle- to late-round pick since he does have some injury concerns following his first year.
News: The Detroit Lions placed S Louis Delmas on their PUP list because of conditioning issues stemming from a groin injury suffered during minicamp. "He's healed, but he's been behind in conditioning because he didn't get a chance to condition the way that he should of before camp because he was letting his groin heal," head coach Jim Schwartz said. "What we'll do with him is keep him on the side and work him into shape. The last thing we want to do is take a guy that's healing and looking good and all of a sudden put him out too quick. I don't want to put any kind of time table on it but he'll be back pretty soon."
Analysis: Delmas was a pleasant surprise for the Lions as a rookie in 2010. He started 15 games, recording 94 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. He's not injured, so that's good news, and he should not be limited once he returns to practice. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: In the Lions' Week 15 loss vs. the Cardinals, notable defensive players included DB Louis Delmas (eight total tackles, 100-yard interception-return for a touchdown), DB Marvin White (nine total tackles), DL Jason Hunter (two solo tackles, sack) and DE Cliff Avril (two total tackles, sack, forced fumble). Delmas is the only rookie in NFL history with a safety, interception and scores off a fumble recovery and interception.
Analysis: Delmas has been impressive as a rookie for the Lions while White and Hunter have been low-end IDP producers. Consider these three players for Week 16 at San Francisco.
News: The Lions defense had a decent showing on Sunday in a Week 13 loss to the Bengals. Marvin White and Louis Delmas led the way on defense with both players tying for the team lead in tackles with 11. Anthony Henry had five tackles in the game and added an interception. Phillip Buchanon had five tackles in the game as well, adding a sack and a forced fumble. William James had an interception in the game and added three tackles. DeWayne White recovered a fumble in the game.
Analysis: Delmas is the only mentioned player that is worth using in the majority of IDP formats and should be considered a No. 2 option. The rest of these players are either low-end options or not worth owning in Fantasy play.
News: Playing on Thanksgiving vs. the Packers, notable Lions defensively included: DB William James (11 total tackles), DB Louis Delmas (six total tackles, safety), LB Julian Peterson (seven total tackles, sack, forced fumble) and DL Turk McBride (two total tackles, forced fumble).
Analysis: Only Peterson and Delmas are worth owning in deeper IDP league play. The Lions play at the Bengals in Week 13.
News: Lions starting free safety Louis Delmas was held out of the lineup Sunday at Minnesota due to an infected tooth and jaw. Delmas felt increasing discomfort during warmups before Sunday's game and was replaced by Marquand Manuel, who left in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. The Lions said Delmas was available to play, but questionable to participate. Delmas started the first eight games for Detroit after being drafted in the second round out of Western Michigan.
Analysis: Delmas was not ruled as inactive against the Vikings, but he was a healthy scratch. Hopefully he can return in Week 11 against Cleveland.
News: Detroit DB Louis Delmas intercepted a Matt Hasselbeck pass on Sunday in a Week 9 loss to the Seahawks. Delmas also made five tackles in the game.
Analysis: Delmas intercepted his first pass of the season in Week 9. He has 47 total tackles ont he season, a sack and an interception. He is a decent Fantasy option as he typically puts up decent tackle totals.
News: Lions LB Larry Foote was one of several Detroit defenders to play well Sunday at Chicago. Foote had six tackles. DB Anthony Henry had four tackles, LB Julian Peterson had six tackles and DB Louis Delmas had three tackles and a sack. Along with that, LB DeAndre Levy had eight tackles and a forced fumble and DL Cliff Avril had a sack and a forced fumble.
Analysis: The Lions have a tough matchup in Week 5 against the Steelers, so consider using Foote against his former team, and Delmas and Henry have minimal Fantasy value. Ignore Peterson, Avril and Levy in that matchup.
News: Lions rookie DB Louis Delmas started Saturday's preseason loss to the Browns after missing the opener with a knee injury. He finished with two tackles.
Analysis: Delmas should have a shot at posting some good tackle totals in the back end of the Lions' defense. His draft stock is rising and should be considered a late-round pick in seasonal Fantasy leagues, and is a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats as well as an early- to middle-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Detroit Lions have some walking wounded less than a week into training camp. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Wednesday that rookie safety Louis Delmas was held out of morning practice with a sore knee. Schwartz says he's not concerned about Delmas' injury, listing him as day to day.
Analysis: Delmas should have a shot at posting some good tackle totals in the back end of the Lions' defense. His draft stock is rising and should be considered a late-round pick in seasonal Fantasy leagues, and is a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats as well as an early- to middle-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Lions rookie SS Louis Delmas landed a four-year deal, ensuring that he'll be with the Lions for the majority of training camp. Delmas had an excellent spring with the team and should be in line for a starting spot. The Lions like his tenacity and hard-hitting skills and don't consider his size (just under 6-foot) to be a detriment.
Analysis: Delmas should have a shot at posting some good tackle totals in the back end of the Lions' defense. His draft stock is rising and should be considered a late-round pick in seasonal Fantasy leagues, and is a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats as well as an early- to middle-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Lions took safety Louis Delmas out of Western Michigan with the top pick in Round 2 of the 2009 NFL Draft, and the expectation is that he'll battle for a starting spot right away. The Lions like his tenacity and hard-hitting skills and don't consider his size (just under 6-foot) to be a detriment. "You can't help but watch tape on Delmas and like the way he plays the game of football," coach Jim Schwartz said. "He is a passionate player; he fits everything in a profile that we're looking for: a four-year starter, two-time team captain, outstanding person, plays like a guided missile."
Analysis: Delmas should have a shot at posting some good tackle totals in the back end of the Lions' defense. He should be considered a late-round sleeper in the deepest of seasonal Fantasy leagues, and is a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats as well as an early- to middle-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
