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• Lions' Brian Branch: Double-digit stops in win

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Branch recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Texans. Branch made his return to the field after being ejected in the first half of the team's Week 9 win over the Packers. The safety notched a season-high tackle total while playing all 65 of Detroit's defensive snaps. Branch is having an impressive 2024 campaign thus far, compiling 50 total tackles (38 solo), four interceptions, nine additional passes defensed and a forced fumble over eight games.

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• Lions' Brian Branch: Ejected versus Green Bay

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Branch logged two tackles (one solo) during Detroit's win over the Packers on Sunday. Branch recorded his lowest tackle total of the season as he was ejected in the first half due to a late hit. The second-year pro has amassed 40 tackles (32 solo) and four interceptions across seven appearances this season and will look to add to his total Week 10 versus the Texans.

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• Lions' Brian Branch: Logs full practice

  27D ago • By RotoWire

  Branch (knee) was a full participant at Thursday's practice. Branch was limited at Wednesday's practice, but his full participation Thursday indicates the Lions were simply erring on the side of caution. Barring any setbacks, the starting strong safety should be good to go for Sunday's matchup with Minnesota.

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• Lions' Brian Branch: Dealing with knee injury

  28D ago • By RotoWire

  Branch (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Branch appears to have sustained a knee injury in the Lions' Week 6 win over the Cowboys, despite playing 49 defensive snaps and recording six total tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble. The second-year pro's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of whether he can play through this issue in Detroit's Week 7 divisional matchup against the Vikings.

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• Lions' Brian Branch: Monster performance in blowout win

  30D ago • By RotoWire

  Branch recorded six total tackles (five solo), two interceptions, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys. Branch was a man on a mission in Week 6, picking off Dak Prescott in both the first and fourth quarters, the latter of which he nearly returned for a touchdown. On top of that, the safety stripped wide receiver Ryan Flournoy in the third quarter, a fumble recovered by teammate Terrion Arnold. Branch has emerged as one of the most dynamic safeties in the NFL this season, compiling 28 total tackles (21 solo), three interceptions, nine total passes defensed and a forced fumble over five regular-season games in 2024.

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