While fans are focused on the Lions’ stars, Isaac TeSlaa has quietly been earning more snaps, more responsibilities, and more praise inside the building. He’s the kind of receiver coaches love: disciplined routes, strong hands, and the toughness to fight through coverage. Those traits tend to shine brightest late in the season, when defenses get tired and every third down becomes a battle.
Detroit’s offense has already shown it can control games, but adding another consistent target could be the difference between winning close matchups and completely blowing opponents away. TeSlaa gives Jared Goff a dependable safety valve when defenses sell out to stop St. Brown or force the ball underneath.
Sometimes the most important player isn’t the star — it’s the one defenders forget about until it’s too late. And right now, Isaac TeSlaa looks ready to become that problem for the NFC.
All Eyes on TeSlaa: Lions’ Sleeper WR Could Make Noise After Bye
