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Lions Rookie Isaac TeSlaa Delivers Another One-Handed Stunner as Coaches Pledge Bigger Role

Detroit signals continued snap increases after the rookie turned limited touches into back-to-back highlight plays.

Overview

  • TeSlaa made a 29-yard, one-handed sideline grab late in the second quarter against Chicago, setting up a touchdown before halftime.
  • Detroit routed the Bears 52–21, with the rookie’s catch helping push the lead to 28–14 at the break.
  • Through two games, the 2025 third-round pick has two targets and two receptions, including a Week 1 one-handed touchdown at Green Bay.
  • His usage climbed from three offensive snaps in Week 1, limited by an illness, to 17 snaps in Week 2 plus special teams, with Dan Campbell saying more opportunities are coming.
  • Jared Goff said his trust in TeSlaa is growing and hinted at an expanding route tree, as the receiver’s grabs drew national attention, including a quip from Jason Kelce.