Fantasy Player Profile Hendon Hooker
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@GB: #6 vs opposing QB - 14.07 FPA
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Pre-Season Outlook
Hooker was rehabbing from an ACL tear when the Lions took him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. After focusing on rehab during his rookie year, Hooker stepped into the No. 2 QB role in 2024 but played only 33 snaps all season. He'll now face competition from Kyle Allen, who has 19 NFL starts to his name and signed a one-year contract with the Lions in March. There was some thought back in 2023 that Hooker might eventually replace Jared Goff as Detroit's starter, but Goff signed a four-year extension in 2024 that includes significant guarantees through 2027.
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Used sparingly in 2024
Hooker completed six of nine passes for 62 yards while adding five carries for two yards over three games in 2024.
Analysis: Hooker operated as Jared Goff's primary backup option in 2024, ultimately seeing marginal action with Goff starting all 17 regular-season contests. Hooker was demoted to the No. 3 option at quarterback when Detroit signed Teddy Bridgewater in late December after Bridgewater had previously retired prior to the year. Nonetheless, with Bridgewater entering free agency, Hooker will presumably enter the 2025 campaign as Goff's top backup.
Published: Sun, Jan 26 at 8:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Demoted for playoffs
Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: Hooker operated as the backup to Jared Goff for the entire season, though he'll serve as the emergency quarterback in the Lions' playoff opener. Teddy Bridgewater has taken over as second on the depth chart.
Published: Sat, Jan 18 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Seemingly wins backup job
Hooker looks to have won the No. 2 QB job following Nate Sudfeld's release Tuesday morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Lions could try to bring Sudfeld back after cutdown day as either a member of the 53-man roster or practice squad, but the willingness to risk losing him hints at Hooker moving up on the depth chart. While Sudfeld worked ahead of the Tennessee product throughout the preseason, Hooker ultimately performed at a higher level, completing 29 of 44 passes (65.9 percent) for 300 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with 19 carries for 138 yards and another score. His impressive rushing stats…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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Uneven final preseason game
Hooker completed 12 of 20 passes for 114 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's 24-17 preseason win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Hooker drew the start, with neither Jared Goff nor Nate Sudfeld in action. Hooker unsurprisingly struggled in the early series during which the Steelers played some of their starters, but he did rebound to lead a 12-play, 72-yard touchdown drive just before halftime, which concluded with a two-yard touchdown pass. Hooker looks to have the third quarterback position in his grasp heading into the regular season.
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Should start Saturday
Head coach Dan Campbell stated Tuesday that he'd like Hooker to start Saturday against the Steelers, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hooker is currently in a battle with Nate Sufeld for the backup quarterback job behind Jared Goff. The second-year pro was arguably the better performer in the Lions' win over the Chiefs last Saturday, completing 12 of 15 passes for 150 yards while he also rushed for a touchdown.
Published: Tue, Aug 20 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid preseason showing
Hooker completed 12 of 15 pass attempts for 150 yards in Saturday's preseason game against Kansas City while running for 11 yards and one touchdown on five attempts.
Analysis: Hooker has overcome the concussion he suffered Aug. 8 and was able to play the entire second half Saturday after Nate Sudfeld handled the first. The 2023 third-round pick out of Tennessee presumably figures into Detroit's roster plans through at least the 2024 season, but the competition with Sudfeld for the QB2 role behind Jared Goff might be ongoing. The two quarterbacks had comparable overall performances Saturday, but Hooker's 80.0 percent completion rate was markedly more efficient than…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Trending toward playing Saturday
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Hooker (concussion) has "a good chance to play" in Saturday's preseason contest against the Chiefs, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: Hooker suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason opener, but he looks to be on track for a return during the team's second exhibition contest. The 2023 third-round pick, who didn't log any game reps as a rookie, completed five of nine pass attempts for 39 yards versus the Giants last week. He also rushed four times for 39 yards but suffered the head injury due to a hit while scrambling. Nate Sudfeld started versus New York and appears to be in the lead for the backup spot behind Jared…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Suffers concussion Thursday
Hooker suffered a concussion during Thursday's 14-3 preseason loss to the Giants, per coach Dan Campbell, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Hooker played the first two drives of the second half, completing five of nine passes for 36 yards and adding four rushing attempts for 34 yards before heading to the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion. Those tests revealed a concussion, which will likely keep Hooker from suiting up in Detroit's next preseason game against the Chiefs next Saturday. Nate Sudfeld started Thursday's game, suggesting that Sudfeld is currently ahead of Hooker in the competition to back up Jared Goff.…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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No game reps as rookie
Hooker did not appear in a game during the 2023 season.
Analysis: Drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Hooker had a slow start to his professional career while rebounding from a torn ACL from November 2022, when he was a Heisman Trophy candidate at Tennessee. While he did not appear in a game as a rookie, Hooker did serve as the emergency No. 3 quarterback for the final three regular-season games and each of Detroit's playoff contests. With Teddy Bridgewater set to retire this offseason, the path is wide open for Hooker to open the 2024 campaign…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 11 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Emergency QB for NFC Championship
Hooker (mouth) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers but will serve as the emergency third quarterback, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: Hooker was added to the Lions' injury report Friday after not participating in practice due to a tooth issue. Like he's done since he was cleared for his first action as a pro Week 16, Hooker is available Sunday if both Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater leave the game and cannot return.
Published: Sun, Jan 28 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Hooker (mouth) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie out of Tennessee was a late addition to Detroit's injury report, as he popped up as a non-participant in Friday's practice due to a tooth issue. This injury puts Hooker's status for Sunday's NFC Championship Game in jeopardy, but even if he's able to suit up, he'd be in line to serve as the Lions' third-string quarterback behind Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater.
Published: Fri, Jan 26 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Emergency option
Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, but will be available as an emergency option at quarterback.
Analysis: Hooker will only see the field if both Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater sustain injuries. He has not played in any game this season.
Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for Saturday night
Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Hooked was activated from the NFI list ahead of Week 16 but will be inactive for the second straight week. He's only available as the emergency third quarterback behind Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater.
Published: Sat, Dec 30 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Serving as No. 3 QB
Hooker (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: The rookie quarterback out of Tennessee was activated from the Lions' reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, but it still seems as if he's behind both Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater on the team's depth chart. Hooker will serve as Detroit's emergency option at QB in Week 16.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Will be available at Minnesota
The Lions activated Hooker (knee) from their reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.
Analysis: Hooker has spent the entire season up to this point on Detroit's reserve/NFI list, but it now looks like he'll finally be available in Week 16. As long as one of Jared Goff or Teddy Bridgewater is available, Hooker still isn't likely to see the field this year.
Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Saturday
Hooker (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: The third-string quarterback remains on the reserve/non-football injury list despite being listed as a full participant in practice on eight straight injury reports. Since the Lions designated Hooker to return Nov. 29, he would have to be added to the 53-man roster in Week 16 in order to play this season.
Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains out
Hooker (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Hooker is still on Detroit's reserve/non-football injury list, and he'll remain out through Week 14. Once the 2023 third-round pick returns to the field, he could challenge Teddy Bridgewater for the Lions' backup quarterback role.
Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't suit up Week 13
Hooker (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: Hooker remains on the reserve/non-football injury list even though he was able to log a full practice session both Thursday and Friday. The 2023 third-round pick tore his ACL in late November of 2022, and once he's ready to return to the field, he could challenge Teddy Bridgewater for Detroit's No. 2 quarterback spot.
Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Manages full practice Thursday
Hooker (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday.
Analysis: For the first time in his young NFL career, Hooker finally appears to be near full strength ahead of Week 13. Jared Goff seems to have the starting role under firm control despite cooling off after last season, and Teddy Bridgewater profiles as a capable backup, so it would still be surprising to see Hooker check in at any point this year except possibly to put a bow on a blowout.
Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to practice
Detroit designated Hooker (knee) to return from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie quarterback is now eligible to practice, with the Lions having a 21-day window to place him on the active roster before he defaults back to the NFI list for the remainder of the season. Hooker suffered an ACL tear last November during his final collegiate season at Tennessee, which resulted in him dropping out of the first-round discussion before the Lions selected him early in the third round at No. 68 overall. He isn't likely to play this season given that Jared Goff and Teddy…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Officially starting on NFI list
The Lions placed Hooker (knee) on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.
Analysis: Hooker will miss at least the first four games of the season as he continues to recover from a torn left ACL. Lions head coach Dan Campbell has already said the team views the 2023 season as a "redshirt year" for the rookie third-round pick, so Detroit may not have serious plans for him to play much, if at all, until 2024 at the earliest. Teddy Bridgewater remains the top backup to Jared Goff, with Adrian Martinez in place as the No. 3 quarterback.
Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 1:57am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on NFI list
The Lions are placing Hooker (knee) on the active/non-football injury list to start training camp, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: This is expected given that coach Dan Campbell said he views 2023 as a "redshirt year" for the rookie third-round pick. At this point, it's unclear if Hooker will come off the NFI list and begin practicing with teammates at some point this summer or stay on the list into the regular season and be ineligible for the first four games. Either way, he's not expected to play much (if at all) as a 25-year-old rookie, after suffering an ACL tear last November. The injury ended his two-season run at…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 20 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for redshirt year
Head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday on the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast that he doesn't anticipate Hooker (knee) playing during his rookie season. "Really, this is a redshirt year for him," Campbell said. "He's got to get this leg right first and then he'll learn under Jared [Goff], and then let's see what happens. If he can eventually become your two or maybe down the road, later on, it's more than that, but it's going to be a long time."
Analysis: The main question within the Lions quarterback room regards the future of Goff, whose release after the upcoming season would only cost Detroit $5 million in dead money. After that comes Hooker's acclimation to the NFL, as the Tennessee product who tore the ACL in his left knee last November remains without a clear timeline to resume full activities. Should Hooker miss most or all of the offseason, it seems unrealistic to think he could give the Lions much of a reason to move off of Goff in…read more
Published: Wed, May 10 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Hendon Hooker's 29-yard connection with Alexander gets Lions into Steelers territorySat, Aug 24 at 12:34pm
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completes a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Maurice Alexander.
- Hendon Hooker's TD pass to Jake Funk gets Lions on scoreboard vs. SteelersSat, Aug 24 at 11:28am
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completes a 2-yard touchdown pass to running back Jake Funk.
- Hendon Hooker's tackle-breaking prowess on display during 19-yard rush for near-TDSat, Aug 24 at 11:27am
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker scrambles for a 19-yard rush.
- Hendon Hooker's first preseason TD in NFL comes via ad-libbed scrambleSat, Aug 17 at 3:58pm
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker's first preseason TD in NFL comes via ad-libbed scramble.
- Kyle Brandt highlights his Angry Runs watch list following preseason Week 1 | 'GMFB'Mon, Aug 12 at 7:21am
NFL Network's Kyle Brandt highlights his Angry Runs watch list following preseason Week 1.
- Can't-Miss Play: QB with the truck stick! Hendon Hooker plows defender on 16-yard runThu, Aug 8 at 6:39pm
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker picks up 16 yards on the ground against the New York Giants.
- Hendon Hooker discusses injury recovery, Lions practice: 'It's all about making plays'Fri, May 26 at 7:27am
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker wakes up with "Good Morning Football."
- Tennessee QB Joe Milton III on what Lions, Giants will get from former teammates Hendon Hooker, Jalin HyattTue, May 23 at 7:39am
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Up Next- Hendon Hooker's 29-yard connection with Alexander gets Lions into Steelers territorySat, Aug 24 at 12:34pm
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completes a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Maurice Alexander.
- Hendon Hooker's TD pass to Jake Funk gets Lions on scoreboard vs. SteelersSat, Aug 24 at 11:28am
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completes a 2-yard touchdown pass to running back Jake Funk.
- Hendon Hooker's tackle-breaking prowess on display during 19-yard rush for near-TDSat, Aug 24 at 11:27am
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker scrambles for a 19-yard rush.
- Hendon Hooker's first preseason TD in NFL comes via ad-libbed scrambleSat, Aug 17 at 3:58pm
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker's first preseason TD in NFL comes via ad-libbed scramble.
- Kyle Brandt highlights his Angry Runs watch list following preseason Week 1 | 'GMFB'Mon, Aug 12 at 7:21am
NFL Network's Kyle Brandt highlights his Angry Runs watch list following preseason Week 1.
- Can't-Miss Play: QB with the truck stick! Hendon Hooker plows defender on 16-yard runThu, Aug 8 at 6:39pm
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker picks up 16 yards on the ground against the New York Giants.
- Hendon Hooker discusses injury recovery, Lions practice: 'It's all about making plays'Fri, May 26 at 7:27am
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker wakes up with "Good Morning Football."
- Tennessee QB Joe Milton III on what Lions, Giants will get from former teammates Hendon Hooker, Jalin HyattTue, May 23 at 7:39am
Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III wakes up with "GMFB" and shares what the Detroit Lions, New York Giants will get from former teammates quarterback Hendon Hooker, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt.
- Dales: Hendon Hooker is on target to return for training campMon, May 1 at 11:48am
NFL Network's Stacey Dales discusses Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker.
- Top 5 QB-team fits from 2023 draft | 'NFL Total Access'Sat, Apr 29 at 4:44pm
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks shares his top 5 QB-team fits from 2023 NFL Draft.