Fantasy Player Profile Roy Lopez
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@LAR: #14 vs opposing DL - 14.23 FPA
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Heading to Detroit
The Lions agreed to terms with Lopez on a one-year, $4.65 million contract Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Lopez was a 2021 sixth-round pick by the Texans and spent two seasons in Houston before going to Arizona for his next two campaigns. In 2024, Lopez started a career-high 16 regular-season games for the Cardinals, logging 28 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery. Lopez will provide experienced interior-defensive-line depth behind DJ Reader and Alim McNeill (knee) with the Lions.
Published: Tue, Mar 11 at 7:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Productive 2024 campaign
Lopez finished the 2024 season with 28 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and also added three passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 16 games.
Analysis: Lopez remained a productive asset on the Cardinals' defensive line this season, notching his first career forced fumble in Week 1 versus the Bills. The defensive tackle will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, potentially looking for a new squad in 2025.
Published: Wed, Jan 15 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to go Sunday
Lopez (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The defensive tackle was a limited participant in practice Thursday and carried a questionable tag into the weekend. Lopez has 23 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, three passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 12 games this season.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Sunday
Lopez (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Lopez was limited in practice all week and was listed as questionable, but he's been deemed ready to play after missing Week 8. Lopez has 17 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble on the season.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Out for Sunday
Lopez (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Lopez played through his ankle issue in the Cardinals' Week 7 win over the Chargers, failing to record a stat on 22 total snaps (18 defensive and four on special teams). However, it appears the 27-year-old worsened his injury, as he was unable to practice Thursday and now won't play in Week 8. Expect Khyiris Tonga to see additional snaps as one of Arizona's top interior defensive linemen in Lopez's stead.
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Active Monday night
Lopez (ankle) is active for Monday night's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Lopez was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable. He's played 54 percent of the defensive snaps this season, logging 17 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable for Week 7
Lopez (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Lopez has been limited all week due to an ankle injury he presumably picked up in Week 6 against the Packers. If Lopez is unable to play Monday, Khyiris Tonga and Naquan Jones should see increased snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter L.J. Collier. Lopez has accrued 17 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble through the first six games of the regular season.
Published: Sat, Oct 19 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Arizona's practice squad
The Cardinals signed Lopez to their practice squad Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Lopez was waived by the Texans with an injury settlement Sept. 4 after being placed on their injured reserve list with a hamstring injury. His addition to the Cardinals' practice squad indicates that he has worked past the injury and will await an opportunity to be called up to the active roster. The 2021 sixth-round pick played in all 17 games for the Texans last season and registered 36 tackles (20 solo) and one sack.
Published: Sat, Sep 23 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Done with Texans
Houston waived Lopez (hamstring) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: He is now set to become a free agent unless he is claimed by another team during the current waiver period. Lopez played in 17 games in 2022, logging 36 tackles and a sack.
Published: Mon, Sep 4 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to injured reserve
Lopez (hamstring) reverted to IR on Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Lopez and the Texans are expected to reach a settlement, at which point he will be removed from IR and become free to sign elsewhere when fully healthy. The 2021 sixth-round pick is dealing with a hamstring strain expected to sideline him up to three more weeks.
Published: Thu, Aug 31 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Waived/injured by Texans
Houston will waive/injured Lopez due to a strained hamstring, and the two sides are expected to reach an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Wilson suffered the hamstring strain in Houston's second preseason game, but he's said to have avoided a major injury and could be ready to return the field in the next 2-to-3 weeks. However, the Texans have nonetheless decided to place him on waivers with the waived/injured designation, which means he'll likely end up on IR. At that point, the two sides are expected to negotiate an injury settlement, which would allow Lopez to seek an opportunity with a new team.
Published: Mon, Aug 28 at 5:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Avoids major injury
Lopez injured his hamstring Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Lopez hurt his hamstring during Houston's loss against Miami, but he appears to have avoided a major injury. The 26-year-old played in all 17 games during the 2022 season and will now look to get healthy ahead of the start of the regular season.
Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Off of first injury report
Lopez (undisclosed) was not listed on the Texans' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: It was anticipated that Lopez would be available heading into Week 1 despite him picking up a soft-tissue injury a couple of weeks ago. The 2021 sixth-round pick notched 31 tackles including one sack over 16 games as a rookie, and he should play alongside Maliek Collins as Houston's starting defensive tackles against the Colts on Sunday.
Published: Wed, Sep 7 at 9:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Expects to be available for Week 1
Lopez (undisclosed) is dealing with a soft-tissue injury but is expected to be available for Week 1, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.
Analysis: Since joining the Texans as a rookie last season, the defensive lineman has seen a big role and hasn't missed any time excluding a brief absence with COVID-19. Lopez figures to see a starting spot in the middle of Houston's defensive line all season, assuming he's able to get healthy in time for Week 1.
Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 2 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CLE, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 5 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 6 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 7 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @WAS, | 3 | 0.5 | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 11 | @PHI, | - | 0.5 | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 12 | NYG, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 13 | GB, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 14 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Roy Lopez and Aidan Hutchinson combine for an 11-yard sack on HurtsSun, Nov 16 at 7:49pm
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Roy Lopez and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson take down Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for an 11-yard sack.
- Roy Lopez's strip sack halts Bills' drive in red zone for Cardinals recoverySun, Sep 8 at 10:34am
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Roy Lopez's strip sack halts Buffalo Bills' drive in red zone for defensive tackle Justin Jones' recovery.
- Cardinals defense stops Seahawks 3 times at goal line to force FGSun, Oct 22 at 3:25pm
The Arizona Cardinals record a goal line stand against the Seattle Seahawks to force a field goal attempt.
- Can't-Miss Play: Texans ambush Nick Chubb for safetySun, Dec 4 at 11:07am
Houston Texans ambush Cleveland Browns Nick Chubb for safety.
- Roy Lopez's sack pushes Titans out of FG range right before halftimeSun, Oct 30 at 2:49pm
Houston Texans defensive tackle Roy Lopez sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis.
- Roy Lopez drags Wolford down for third-down sackFri, Aug 19 at 8:00pm
Houston Texans defensive lineman Roy Lopez drags Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford down for a third-down sack.
- Texans vs. Cowboys highlights | Preseason Week 2Sat, Aug 21 at 8:48pm
Watch the matchup between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys highlights in the Preseason Week 2 game.
- Texans select Roy Lopez with No. 195 pick in 2021 draftSat, May 1 at 1:15pm
Texans Fan of the Year Daniel Flores announces Houston's selection of Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle Roy Lopez in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. 195 overall pick (via a trade with the New England Patriots).
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Up Next- Roy Lopez and Aidan Hutchinson combine for an 11-yard sack on HurtsSun, Nov 16 at 7:49pm
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Roy Lopez and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson take down Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for an 11-yard sack.
- Roy Lopez's strip sack halts Bills' drive in red zone for Cardinals recoverySun, Sep 8 at 10:34am
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Roy Lopez's strip sack halts Buffalo Bills' drive in red zone for defensive tackle Justin Jones' recovery.
- Cardinals defense stops Seahawks 3 times at goal line to force FGSun, Oct 22 at 3:25pm
The Arizona Cardinals record a goal line stand against the Seattle Seahawks to force a field goal attempt.
- Can't-Miss Play: Texans ambush Nick Chubb for safetySun, Dec 4 at 11:07am
Houston Texans ambush Cleveland Browns Nick Chubb for safety.
- Roy Lopez's sack pushes Titans out of FG range right before halftimeSun, Oct 30 at 2:49pm
Houston Texans defensive tackle Roy Lopez sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis.
- Roy Lopez drags Wolford down for third-down sackFri, Aug 19 at 8:00pm
Houston Texans defensive lineman Roy Lopez drags Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford down for a third-down sack.
- Texans vs. Cowboys highlights | Preseason Week 2Sat, Aug 21 at 8:48pm
Watch the matchup between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys highlights in the Preseason Week 2 game.
- Texans select Roy Lopez with No. 195 pick in 2021 draftSat, May 1 at 1:15pm
Texans Fan of the Year Daniel Flores announces Houston's selection of Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle Roy Lopez in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. 195 overall pick (via a trade with the New England Patriots).