Shane Zylstra

Shane Zylstra

28-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Detroit Lions
Questionable
Injury Neck
Est. Return 11/24/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a contract with the Lions in November of 2024.
Sustains neck injury vs. Jags
TEDetroit Lions
Neck
November 17, 2024
Zylstra exited Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars due to a neck injury.
ANALYSIS
The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, and given the blowout, there was no reason to risk having Zylstra on the field. The severity of Zylsta's neck injury may not truly be known until the Lions' first practice Wednesday.
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Detroit LionsLions 2024 TE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

42167%
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34255%
15163%
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244%
2410%
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How often does Shane Zylstra run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Shane Zylstra
12 routes   1 target
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27%
181 routes   32 targets
43%
68 routes   12 targets
24%
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vs Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 17th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
92.3
 
Cornerbacks
91.9
 
Safeties
81.0
 
Linebackers
101.8
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Zylstra made headlines late last season after posting a three-touchdown performance in the wake of T.J. Hockenson's trade to Minnesota. However, the Minnesota State product won't have a chance to make any more waves after being sent to injured reserve ahead of the 2023 campaign.
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Helping fill in for LaPorta
TEDetroit Lions
November 15, 2024
Zylstra and Brock Wright will take on larger roles with starting tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, the Lansing State Journal reports.
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Signed to active roster
TEDetroit Lions
November 9, 2024
The Lions signed Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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Reverts to practice squad
TEFree Agent
November 4, 2024
Zylstra reverted to Detroit's practice squad Monday.
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Elevated for Week 9
TEDetroit Lions
November 2, 2024
The Lions elevated Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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Back with practice squad
TEFree Agent
October 28, 2024
Zylstra reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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