Lions running back Craig Reynolds certainly made the most of his first NFL opportunity. Thrust into the lineup due to the unavailability of both D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams for Detroit’s Week 14 matchup with the Denver Broncos, Reynolds turned in a great performance.
After being elevated from the practice squad, where he’s spent the entire 2021 season, Reynolds ran for 83 yards on just 11 carries and also caught two passes for 16 yards. That’s an impressive debut for the third-year back, who has bounced around several practice squads since coming out of D-II Kutztown in 2019.
I got a chance to speak with Reynolds on the Tuesday after his breakout first game. We talked about his game prep, playing for Duce Staley, what Jamaal Williams is really like and much more.
