Fantasy Player Profile Malcolm Rodriguez
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- LB #44
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MalcolmRodriguez
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vs. LA: #1 vs opposing LB - 15.85 FPA
| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Large role reduction in 2023
Rodriguez recorded 22 tackles and one forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
Analysis: After logging 584 defensive snaps during his rookie year, Rodriguez was given just 115 of them in 2023 thanks to Derrick Barnes seeing an expanded role alongside Alex Anzalone, with first-round pick Jack Campbell joining the fold as well. Given that each of the three starting linebackers are under contract in 2024, Rodriguez does not have a clear path to a bigger role in the near term, let alone come anywhere close to the 87 tackles he registered in 2022.
Published: Tue, Feb 27 at 7:36am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go
Rodriguez (ankle) is active for Monday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Rodriguez injured his ankle in last week's loss to the Ravens and subsequently landed a questionable designation for Monday's game. Barring any setbacks, he looks ready to take on his usual workload.
Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return
Rodriguez (ankle) exited Sunday's game against the Ravens and is listed as questionable.
Analysis: The second-year linebacker did not record a tackle before exiting. Rodriguez has seven tackles in seven games this season.
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Defensive role dwindling
Rodriguez did not log a defensive snap during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Rodriguez logged about a quarter of the defensive snaps over the first three games of the season, but the former Hard Knocks star has seen his role dwindle as first-round rookie Jack Campbell has seen his role expand. With Alex Anzalone and Derrick Barnes handling every other snap at linebacker, Rodriguez will likely see most of his work come on special teams for the foreseeable future.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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Back on the field
Rodriguez (undisclosed) has worked with the second-team defense during the majority of training camp practices this week, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Press reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez was dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in spring and summer but he's since moved past the issue. The Oklahoma State product started 15 games for the Lions last year but now seems to be competing with Alex Anzalone and Derrick Barnes for the second starting linebacker spot alongside 2023 first-round pick Jack Campbell. As a rookie, Rodriguez tallied 87 tackles, including eight for loss, and one forced fumble.
Published: Thu, Jul 27 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with undisclosed injury
Rodriguez (undisclosed) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Head coach Dan Campbell ruled out Rodriguez for practice Thursday after the linebacker left the team's open OTA last week with an unspecified injury. That being said, he is not believed to be dealing with anything serious and the Lions are likely just being cautious with his health.
Published: Thu, Jun 1 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Stuck next to Anzalone
Rodriguez will continue to play alongside Alex Anzalone in 2023 and beyond, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: This limits the upside of the rising IDP prospect for the foreseeable future. However, linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard believes that the on-field support that Anzalone -- a defensive captain -- provided Rodriguez in 2022 made it easier for the latter to post impressive stat lines in the first place. While Anzalone's presence in the middle of the defense will nonetheless make it hard for Rodriguez to register elite IDP production going forward, it's still possible that Rodriguez could push for…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 14 at 11:03am by Rotowire.com
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Records 87 tackles as rookie
Rodriguez totaled 87 tackles with one sack, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 16 games in 2023.
Analysis: It was an up-and-down season for the 5-foot-11 rookie drafted in the sixth round, but the good far outweighed the bad for Rodriguez, who finished fifth among all rookies in total tackles. While his stock is already on the rise, Rodriguez could become a highly attractive IDP option ahead of the 2023 campaign should he take over the middle linebacker role from incumbent Alex Anzalone, who is set to hit free agency.
Published: Sun, Jan 22 at 4:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice Wednesday
Rodriguez (elbow) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Rodriguez was limited with an elbow injury during each practice Week 10, leaving him sidelined for Sunday's win against the Bears. The rookie linebacker recorded 54 tackles, one sack, one pass defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over the first eight games of the season, and he should reprise this starting role in Sunday's Week 11 contest versus the Giants.
Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Rodriquez (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Chicago.
Analysis: Rodriquez was a limited participant at each practice ahead of Week 10 due to an elbow injury and will miss his first game of the season. In his absence, Derrick Barnes and Jarrad Davis are candidates for increased roles.
Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with elbow injury
Rodriquez was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury.
Analysis: Rodriquez presumably suffered the elbow injury during the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to log a full session before the team needs to make a decision on the linebacker's status for Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
Published: Wed, Nov 9 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Packs stat sheet in loss
Rodriguez recorded seven tackles (five solo), a sack, one pass defended and one fumble recovery in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Rodriguez tallied the first sack of his career as he brought down Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for an eight-yard loss in the first quarter. The rookie linebacker then recovered his first fumble of the season to end Miami's opening drive of the game. Rodriguez has now tallied 50 tackles (38 solo) over seven games, and he should continue to put up prolific stat lines while playing a prominent role in Detroit's front seven.
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Records double-digit tackles Sunday
Rodriguez amassed 11 tackles (eight solo) and also forced a fumble on special teams in Sunday's 48-45 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Rodriguez continues to produce in the tackles department, as he's now collected 33 stops through the first four weeks of the campaign. The rookie linebacker was on the field for 79 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps, and he'll look to add another solid performance next week against the Patriots.
Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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Eight tackles in Week 3
Rodriguez collected eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: The rookie linebacker continues to make plays across the field, as he recorded eight tackles while playing 76 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 3. Rodriguez hopes to continue his impressive efforts when the Lions host Seattle on Sunday.
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 4:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Six tackles in regular-season debut
Rodriguez recorded six tackles with one tackle for loss during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Rodriguez was a bright spot within a Lions defense that missed a number of tackles. Detroit has no reason to not give the ascending rookie plenty of more playing time as the season unfolds.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Pushing for starter status
Rodriguez appears on track for a starting role, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez has reportedly been the best playmaker in the Lions' linebacker room this summer. While his top competition has been Alex Anzalone, Chris Board and Derrick Barnes, it has nonetheless been an impressive rise for the 5-foot-11 rookie who fell to the sixth round this spring. It remains unclear what sort of role he will have when Week 1 rolls around, but Rodriguez could particularly have IDP utility if he edges out Anzalone for snaps at middle linebacker.
Published: Fri, Aug 19 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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