Brian Branch

Lions GM Brad Holmes said Brian Branch (Achilles) is "trending in the right direction” in his recovery.

Fantasy Impact

Branch suffered a torn Achilles in Week 14 of last season. It remains unclear if he will be back by Week 1.

Brian Branch isn’t expected to be ready for Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

This was reported by The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy. Branch will likely return at some point in the middle of the season.

Brian Branch will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn Achilles in Thursday's game.

Fantasy Impact

Following Thursday's win over the Cowboys, it was feared that Branch had sustained an Achilles injury. That was confirmed after further testing Friday morning. The Pro-Bowl safety will miss the rest of the season.

Brian Branch (Achilles) may be out for a significant period of time.

Fantasy Impact

Branch sustained an injury in Thursday's game against the Cowboys, and there is some concern that it may involve an Achilles tendon. The Pro-Bowl safety will undergo further testing Friday, and an update should come soon after.

Brian Branch (toe/ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Branch is dealing with a couple of different injuries right now and is uncertain to play on Thursday as a result. If he is out, Detroit's secondary will be short-handed ahead of a tough matchup against Dak Prescott and Co.