2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
1
YDS
4
TD
0
YDS
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Vaki spent his rookie campaign in 2024 as a depth option at running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds, turning six carries into 14 yards and reeling in three passes for 37 yards while playing just 25 offensive snaps during the regular season. With Gibbs, Montgomery and Reynolds back in 2025, Vaki likely will operate in a similar role again, greatly limiting his fantasy upside. If he can wrestle the third-string job from Reynolds in training camp he would at least set himself up for fantasy production should Gibbs or Montgomery get hurt. Read Past Outlooks
Set to face Dallas
Vaki (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Vaki has been battling an ankle injury for the last few weeks, but it was a thumb issue that caused him to be listed as questionable for Thursday's pivotal matchup against the Cowboys. He'll likely be limited to special-teams work versus Dallas.
Vaki has been battling an ankle injury for the last few weeks, but it was a thumb issue that caused him to be listed as questionable for Thursday's pivotal matchup against the Cowboys. He'll likely be limited to special-teams work versus Dallas.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Sione Vaki's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
16.7%Positive Run %
66.7%% Yds After Contact
92.9%Avg Yds After Contact
2.2Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
0.6% Snaps w/Touch
36.0%Air Yards Per Game
1.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.76% Team Air Yards
0.6%% Team Targets
0.6%Avg Depth of Target
6.3 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.0% Targeted On Route
25.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Cowboys pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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vs Cowboys
Thursday, Dec 4th at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
91.8
Cornerbacks
87.0
Safeties
95.3
Linebackers
88.9
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2024 Sione Vaki Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Sione Vaki's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
216 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.62 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
8.63 inArm Length
29.13 in
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Vaki is a rare athlete that has experience playing on both sides of the ball, operating as a running back and safety for Utah prior to being selected by Detroit in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs already set to handle the bulk of the workload in the Lions backfield this season, Vaki will have to compete with Craig Reynolds for a depth role, making his path towards production on offense rather murky. The 5-11, 210-pound athlete seems more likely to see the bulk of his playing time on special teams in the early going.
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Deemed questionable
Vaki (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.
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Still limited at practice Tuesday
Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.
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Dealing with thumb issue
Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Monday.
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Cleared to play Thursday
Vaki (ankle) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay.
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Remains limited Tuesday
Vaki (ankle) remained limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Lions' RB3 sans Montgomery
Vaki has been mostly limited to special teams work in his rookie season, but he has an opportunity to establish a larger role for himself in the backfield due to David Montgomery being sidelined with an MCL injury, Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Vaki has registered only six carries for 14 yards across 13 regular-season games. However, heading into Sunday's game against the Bears, Vaki is expected to serve in the Lions' No. 3 running back spot behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds. The Lions traded up to select Vaki in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft for his potential as a playmaker on offense, and that gives offensive coordinator Ben Johnson another potential weapon for the NFL's top-scoring offense.
Vaki has registered only six carries for 14 yards across 13 regular-season games. However, heading into Sunday's game against the Bears, Vaki is expected to serve in the Lions' No. 3 running back spot behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds. The Lions traded up to select Vaki in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft for his potential as a playmaker on offense, and that gives offensive coordinator Ben Johnson another potential weapon for the NFL's top-scoring offense.