Shane Zylstra

Shane Zylstra

28-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Detroit Lions
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Shane Zylstra in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a contract with the Lions in November of 2024.
Cleared from injury report
TEDetroit Lions
November 20, 2024
Zylstra (neck) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.
ANALYSIS
Zylstra left Sunday's win over the Jaguars early with the injury, but it doesn't appear the tight end is suffering any lasting effects from it. Barring any setbacks, he should be good to go Week 12 against the Colts.
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How do Shane Zylstra's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
1.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.14
 
% Team Air Yards
0.5%
 
% Team Targets
0.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
9.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
13.0
 
% Targeted On Route
4.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.92
 
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Snap Counts
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Detroit LionsLions 2024 TE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

42167%
12050%
34255%
15163%
6310%
6025%
579%
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244%
2410%
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How often does Shane Zylstra run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Shane Zylstra and the other tight ends for the Lions are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Shane Zylstra
24 routes   1 target
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38%
181 routes   32 targets
43%
86 routes   12 targets
25%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Colts
Sunday, Nov 24th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
76.7
 
Cornerbacks
72.2
 
Safeties
86.3
 
Linebackers
75.6
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Zylstra made headlines late last season after posting a three-touchdown performance in the wake of T.J. Hockenson's trade to Minnesota. However, the Minnesota State product won't have a chance to make any more waves after being sent to injured reserve ahead of the 2023 campaign.
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Sustains neck injury vs. Jags
TEDetroit Lions
Neck
November 17, 2024
Zylstra exited Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars due to a neck injury.
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Helping fill in for LaPorta
TEDetroit Lions
November 15, 2024
Zylstra and Brock Wright will take on larger roles with starting tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, the Lansing State Journal reports.
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Signed to active roster
TEDetroit Lions
November 9, 2024
The Lions signed Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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Reverts to practice squad
TEFree Agent
November 4, 2024
Zylstra reverted to Detroit's practice squad Monday.
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Elevated for Week 9
TEDetroit Lions
November 2, 2024
The Lions elevated Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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