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Fantasy Player Profile Malcolm Rodriguez

  • Malcolm Rodriguez
  • LB #44
  • Malcolm
    Rodriguez
  • IRInjured Reserve
  • Manager: FA
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@CHI: #27 vs opposing LB - 13.14 FPA
Bye Week5Rank96% Rostered-% Change-WK 15 Pts0.00WK 16 Proj. Pts0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1LAR
Win, 26-20
0.00
2TB
Loss, 16-20
0.00
3@ARI
Win, 20-13
0.00
4SEA
Win, 42-29
0.00
5Bye  0.00
6@DAL
Win, 47-9
0.00
7@MIN
Win, 31-29
0.00
8TEN
Win, 52-14
0.00
9@GB
Win, 24-14
0.00
10@HOU
Win, 26-23
0.00
11JAX
Win, 52-6
3.00
12@IND
Win, 24-6
7.50
13CHI
Win, 23-20
4.50
14GB
Win, 34-31
0.00
15BUF
Loss, 42-48
0.00
16@CHI
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
17@SF
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
0.00
18MIN
TBDGet Tickets
0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1LAR,
W 26-20
2----0.00
2TB,
L 16-20
1----0.00
3@ARI,
W 20-13
1----0.00
4SEA,
W 42-29
41---0.00
5Bye-----0.00
6@DAL,
W 47-9
3---10.00
7@MIN,
W 31-29
51---0.00
8TEN,
W 52-14
-----0.00
9@GB,
W 24-14
-----0.00
10@HOU,
W 26-23
-----0.00
11JAX,
W 52-6
2----3.00
12@IND,
W 24-6
7----7.50
13CHI,
W 23-20
2----4.50
14GB,
W 34-31
-----0.00
15BUF,
L 42-48
-----0.00
16@CHI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@SF,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18MIN,
TBDGet Tickets
-----0.00
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News

  • Placed on injured reserve

    The Lions placed Rodriguez (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: As expected, Rodriguez will finish the 2024 season on injured reserve after he tore his ACL during the Lions' win over the Bears on Thursday. Ezekiel Turner, Kwon Alexander and Ben Niemann are all candidates to start at linebacker alongside Trevor Nowaske and Jack Campbell due to Rodriguez's injury.

    Published: Sat, Nov 30 at 7:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tears ACL, out for season

    Rodriguez had an MRI that revealed a torn ACL in his knee, and his season is over, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Rodriguez will have surgery to repair the ACL when his swelling subsides. The third-year pro ends his season with 43 tackles (27 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a defensed pass. Ezekiel Turner could move into a starting role in Rodriguez's stead, though that responsibility may go to Kwon Alexander, who Detroit signed off Denver's practice squad Friday.

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures knee Thursday

    Rodriguez suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: Rodriguez remained down on the field in the fourth quarter while holding his right knee but was able to make it to the sideline under his own power. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 13 with five tackles and one pass defense.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Rodriguez tallied eight tackles (seven solo) Sunday in Detroit's win over the Colts.

    Analysis: Rodriguez saw increased playing time Sunday with both Alex Anzalone (forearm) and Derrick Barnes (knee) on injured reserve, and he ended up having his most productive game of the campaign. Rodriguez's eight tackles not only led the team, but they also served as a new season high for the 25-year-old. He will likely continue to serve as the team's starting linebacker while Anzalone and Barnes remain sidelined.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Past ankle injury

    Rodriguez (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.

    Analysis: An ankle injury has prevented Rodriguez from playing in the Lions' last two regular-season games, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates the 2022 sixth-round pick should be able to make his return against the Jaguars on Sunday. In the six games prior to his ankle injury, Rodriguez logged 26 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to open week

    Rodriguez (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Rodriguez has been sidelined for the Lions' last two regular-season games after spraining his ankle in Week 8 against the Titans. Wednesday marked the first time he has been able to practice since the injury, and he'll have two more chances to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't face Houston

    Rodriguez (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: Rodriguez will miss his second straight game, allowing Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell to handle the bulk of the linebacker snaps for Detroit. Rodriguez's absence will mainly be felt on special teams.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses Wednesday's practice

    Rodriguez (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Rodriguez was sidelined for the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers after sustaining an ankle injury the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing even more time. If the second-year linebacker cannot upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss his second game in a row in Week 10's matchup against the Texans.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially out for Sunday

    Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that Rodriguez (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    Analysis: The second-year linebacker didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday after sustaining an ankle injury in the Lions' Week 8 win over the Titans, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined in Week 9. Expect Trevor Nowaske or Jalen Reeves-Maybin to see increased work with Detroit's first-team defense in Rodriguez's stead.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Thursday

    Rodriguez (ankle) did not practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Rodriguez injured his ankle during the Lions' Week 8 win over the Titans, but he was able to avoid a high-ankle sprain. Given it's an aggravated injury and he's logged consecutive DNPs this week, Rodriguez is unlikely to play against the Packers on Sunday. Should Rodriguez be sidelined, Trevor Nowaske would have the inside track on Ben Niemann to start at outside linebacker alongside Jack Campbell and Alex Anzalone.

    Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Avoids high-ankle sprain

    Rodriguez aggravated a previous ankle injury in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans and is expected to miss the Lions' Week 9 matchup against the Packers, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

    Analysis: Shultz's report Monday suggests that Rodriguez avoided what was thought to be a serious ankle injury; however, the Oklahoma State product will still likely be sidelined for Detroit's Week 9 contest. Rodriguez has recorded 26 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across the Lions' first seven games this season. Schultz also reported that Rodriguez is expected to return in Week 10, so either Ben Niemann or Jalen Reeves-Maybin is anticipated to start in his place Sunday.

    Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return vs. Tennessee

    Rodriguez (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans.

    Analysis: Rodriguez was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game after injuring his ankle. With Rodriguez sidelined for the rest of the contest, Jalen Reeves-Maybin should see more snaps with the first-team defense.

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes down with ankle injury Sunday

    Rodriguez injured his ankle in Sunday's Week 8 game against Tennessee and has been deemed questionable to return.

    Analysis: Rodriguez was injured early in the first quarter and had to be carted off the field. The latter detail perhaps lends pessimism about his chance of returning to the contest, but he's officially questionable for the time being. Jalen Reeves-Maybin could see substantially more work than usual if Rodriguez is forced to miss the remainder of the game.

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets to the quarterback Sunday

    Rodriguez recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 31-29 win at Minnesota.

    Analysis: Rodriguez's seven tackles were a new season high, and his sack was his second of the year. Even still, as long as both Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell are also available, Rodriguez probably won't see enough playing time to warrant IDP consideration in most formats.

    Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in victory

    Rodriguez recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Lions' win over the Seahawks on Monday night.

    Analysis: Rodriguez made the start at linebacker in place of an injured Derrick Barnes (knee, IR) and played 34 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps in base situations next to Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell. With Barnes out at least three more games, Rodriguez should handle an increased role on defense on top of his leading special teams job.

    Published: Tue, Oct 1 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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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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