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Branch finished with four tackles (one solo) Sunday in a 37-24 victory versus Cincinnati.

Branch briefly left the game due to a leg injury in the third quarter, but he was able to return on the same Bengals possession. His four stops were a season low, but he's been consistent with between four and six tackles in each of his five games so far this season.

Roberts tallied six tackles (all solo) and an interception in a 37-24 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Robertson was one of three Lions to total at least six stops in the win. His pickoff came early in the second quarter on a Jake Browning pass intended for Ja'Marr Chase. That INT was Robertson's first since he recorded two interceptions during the 2023 campaign with Las Vegas.

Hainsey (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Chiefs.

Rookie seventh-rounder Jonah Monheim has taken over at center and will remain on the field for as long as Hainsey is out of the game while tending to his hamstring injury.

Smith registered six tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 38-35 win over Seattle.

Smith was cleared to play Sunday after working through an ankle injury during Week 5 prep. He played 59 of 61 defensive snaps and finished fourth on the team in tackles. Smith has logged at least one pass defense in four of the first five games of the regular season, and his six pass defenses is tied for fourth most in the NFL.

Strange has been ruled out from returning to Monday's game against the Chiefs, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Strange suffered the injury in the first half, and he was briefly checked in the medical tent and spotted riding a stationary bike. He never appeared close to returning thereafter, as he was seen on the sideline without his helmet to begin the second half. The severity of the injury is not yet clear.

Cross recorded seven total tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 40-6 win over the Raiders.

Cross was able to reach at least seven takedowns for the fourth game in a row, finishing tied for second on the team behind linebacker Austin Ajiake (eight). The safety has now registered 41 total tackles (23 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over five games this year.

David logged nine tackles (five solo) and one interception during the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

David played every single defensive snap for the third time this season and finished tied with Jacob Parrish for most tackles on the Bucs. David made the play of the game for Tampa Bay late in the fourth quarter, when he jumped in front a Sam Darnold pass intended for Cooper Kupp. David's interception put the Buccaneers in Seahawks territory and ultimately led to Chase McLaughlin's game-winning, 39-yard field goal five plays later. David is showing no signs of slowing down in his 14th NFL season, and the 2012 first-rounder has opened the 2025 campaign with 34 tackles (17 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (including one interception) through five games.

Franklin recorded seven total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 40-6 win over Las Vegas.

Franklin reached seven takedowns for the second straight game, including a sack of Geno Smith in the fourth quarter. The linebacker is now up to 29 total tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching three passes defensed over five games this season.

Campbell tallied 11 tackles (three solo) and forced a fumble Sunday in a 37-24 win over Cincinnati.

Campbell led the Lions in stops and hit the double-digit mark in tackle for the third time through five weeks. The third-year linebacker forced a fumble on an assisted tackle during the third quarter, though the Bengals were able to recover. Through five games, Campbell has accumulated 48 stops, tied for fourth-most stops in the NFL entering the Monday night game.

Blackmon recorded five total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 40-6 win over the Raiders.

Blackmon jumped in front of a pass from Geno Smith in the third quarter, securing his first interception of the year. The cornerback has now compiled 24 total tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception over five games this season.