
Brian Branch
S - Detroit Lions
2024 Outlook
Availability
Brian Branch (calf) is active for Week 16 for the Detroit Lions against the Chicago Bears according to Tom Pelissero.
Fantasy Impact
Branch is good to go after entering the weekend carrying a questionable designation, providing the struggling Detroit defense it’s most important player in the secondary for an injury-ravaged unit against Chicago rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and an inconsistent Bears offense Sunday.
Lions DB Brian Branch (concussion) will miss Monday night's matchup against the Seahawks. A bit of a surprise here as he was taken off the injury report on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Branch was a full participant in both Friday and Saturday's practices, but it seems as if the team is playing it safe here by resting him in this one. A significant loss here for Detroit.
Brian Branch (concussion) is off of the injury report and will play in Week 4 for the Detroit Lions against the Seattle Seahawks Monday night.
Fantasy Impact
Branch was able to clear through the league’s concussion protocol while also logging a full practice session for head coach Dan Campbell Friday. The dynamic safety provides a boost to a Detroit defense that will likely be tested by pass-catchers DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as the returning running back Kenneth Walker III Monday night.
Brian Branch (concussion) was upgraded to a full participant at Detroit's practice on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Branch was limited on Thursday due to a concussion, but he was upgraded to a full participant on Friday. He should be good to go for Monday's game, which is great news for Detroit's defense in a matchup against the Seahawks.
Brian Branch (concussion) was officially limited at Detroit's practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Branch is currently in the NFL's concussion protocols, but he was able to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday. It remains to be seen what his injury designation will be heading into the weekend, but he appears to be trending the right way for Monday's game.