Kenny Golladay Posts Three Receptions Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught three of four targets for 46 yards in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year man posted an almost identical stat line of his last two games combined. While it wasn't a great day for Golladay, it's proof that Golden Tate's departure will provide more opportunities for […]

Marvin Jones Hauls In Six Passes In Week 9

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones caught six of a team-leading eight targets for 66 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. With Golden Tate no longer a member of the Lions, Jones definitely saw his looks increase; this was Jones' fourth game with eight or more targets this season. Jones was the lone bright […]

LeGarrette Blount Disappears Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount gained just eight yards on five carries in the 24-9 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. He also caught his only target in the game, a two-yard pass. The game script just didn't allow Blount to get much usage as Detroit trailed for much of the game, yet again. If […]

Theo Riddick Returns With Solid Week 9 Performance

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned from a two-game absence to catch seven of eight targets for 36 yards against the Viking on Sunday. It was a nice first-game back for Riddick as he tied for the team lead in targets with Marvin Jones. While Riddick didn't register a carry, the Lions trailed […]

Kerryon Johnson Held In Check Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson took 12 carries for 37 yards in the loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Johnson also caught three of five targets for just seven yards. Detroit was playing catch up for another week with the Lions' offensive line having a rough day, allowing Matthew Stafford to be sacked 10 times. […]

Matthew Stafford Held Without a Touchdown In Week 9

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 25 of 36 for just 199 yards and no touchdowns in the 24-9 loss to the Vikings. Stafford also fumbled in the fourth quarter, with Minnesota recovering and returning it for a touchdown. Stafford was under pressure all day, being sacked 10 times, a career high. Historically the 30-year-old […]

Lions Defense Not a Viable Option In Week 9

The Detroit Lions defense is in a tough spot this week on the road against the Vikings. This follows a week where the Lions surrendered 28 points and over 400 yards of offense to the Seattle Seahawks. They also allowed 176 yards on the ground last week, their fourth game allowing over 168 rushing yards […]

Michael Roberts Isn't A Good Option Versus Vikings

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts is the only tight end on the team to garner a red zone target, let alone catch a touchdown through the season's first eight weeks. This week against the Vikings, Roberts has a decent matchup; however, there are still several others in his way to consistently producing. Even with […]

Luke Willson Could See Increased Targets In Week 9

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson has seen his most consistent usages in the past two games, posting two and three catches, respectively. With Golden Tate being traded, there is a chance that Willson's number is called more against the Vikings on Sunday, but don't count on it. Despite the Vikings being one of the […]

TJ Jones A Touchdown-Dependent Option Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones has an opportunity to make an impact on the offense with Golden Tate being shipped off to the Eagles. Jones has just three receptions this year as the fourth receiving option, but his target share just likely increased with the trade. Just last year, Jones caught 30 passes for […]

Kenny Golladay A WR2 Versus Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has had a quiet last two games, catching his only three targets for just 49 yards. Detroit is one of the few offenses in football that can make three wide receivers fantasy relevant, but the Lions traded Golden Tate on Tuesday, so Golladay is expected to a major increase […]

Marvin Jones Looks To Build Off Strong Performance

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones exploded for two touchdowns in the Week 8 loss to Seattle. It was the first time that Jones recorded more than four catches and more than 69 yards through the first seven games. Then the Lions decided to trade Golden Tate to the Eagles on Tuesday, making Jones the […]

LeGarrette Blount Not Worth Consideration In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount was scripted out of last week's loss to the Seahawks. He only received three carries for three yards, but did catch his only target for a 23-yard gain. This week, he gets to face the Minnesota Vikings who have one of the tougher run defenses in the NFL. There […]

Kerryon Johnson Draws Tough Matchup In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is coming off his second-lowest usage of the season last week against the Seahawks. While Detroit abandoned the run in the second half last week, Johnson got his in the passing game to save his fantasy day, catching six passes for 69 yards. It could be much of the […]

Matthew Stafford A Risky Start In Week 9

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a tough matchup this week on the road at Minnesota. Historically, Stafford isn't great on the road, and the Vikings allow just 17.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. While he just lost his safety net in Golden Tate to a trade, this means he will get to […]

Lions Defense Struggles Against Seattle

The Detroit Lions defense allowed over 400 yards of offense in the 28-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday. After the Lions jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, Seattle scored 28 unanswered points. Russell Wilson was able to find big holes in the Lions secondary for three second-quarter touchdowns, then Chris Carson […]

Levine Toilolo Catches A Pass In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Levine Toilolo caught his only target for 12 yards in the loss to Seattle on Sunday. This is Toilolo's first reception since Week 4 and only his fourth of the season. The 27-year-old is an afterthought in the offense and nowhere near relevant in fantasy. Don't look for much, if any, […]

Michael Roberts Catchless In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts wasn't able to haul in his only target in Sunday's 28-14 loss to Seattle. This comes after Roberts caught his second and third touchdowns of the year in Week 7. Roberts has been dealing with injuries through the early going of the season, but the former fourth-round pick seems […]

Luke Willson Posts Three Catches In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught three of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to Seattle. It's nothing to be proud of, but this was Willson's best game for his new team. He had the fourth most targets on the team in a game that called for the Lions to pass […]

Ameer Abdullah Catches One Pass In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle. This was the only touch Abdullah was given in the game. However, he also fumbled a kick return in the second quarter. Abdullah was active because Theo Riddick missed his second consecutive game, but it's clear the […]

Kenny Golladay Silent Against the Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught his only target for a 12-yard gain in Sunday's loss to Seattle. This is a surprising outcome as Detroit trailed Seattle for three quarters. This is Golladay's second quiet game in a row after posting just two receptions in Week 7. Golladay is still a big part of […]

Golden Tate Targeted 12 Times In Loss

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate caught seven of 12 targets for 50 yards in the 28-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday. Tate was the beneficiary of a pass-heavy game script, as the Lions trailed for three quarters. While he wasn't able to find the end zone, this is about what to expect out of […]

Marvin Jones Explodes For Big Day Against Seattle

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones was on the receiving end of both of his team's touchdowns in the loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He was targeted 10 times, pulling in seven of them for 117 yards and the two scores. Jones' big day comes at the hands of an overall weak day for […]

LeGarrette Blount Non-Existent Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount only received three carries for three yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle. Blount did catch his only target for a 23 yard gain but that was the extent of his day. The bruiser didn't have a chance to make anything happen as the Lions trailed from the second quarter […]

Kerryon Johnson Silenced In Loss To Seahawks

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson rushed for 33 yards on eight carries in the 28-14 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. Detroit trailed from the second quarter on, so Johnson only received one carry in the second half, but made up for it with his work in the passing game, catching six of eight […]

Matthew Stafford Average In Week 8 Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 27 of 40 for 310 yards and threw for two touchdowns and one interception in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Stafford connected with Marvin Jones in the first quarter to put the Lions up 7-0, but they didn't score again until the fourth quarter. The Lions got behind […]

Marvin Jones - A Forgotten Man

The Detroit Lions have been a fairly unpredictable team through the first seven weeks of the NFL season. Fans and fantasy owners knew coming into the season that Matthew Stafford and the offense would be leading the charge towards a hopeful playoff berth. Aside from Stafford, Golden Tate and Marvin Jones were the only “sure […]

Lions Defense Has Challenge With Seattle

The Detroit Lions host the Seahawks at home this Sunday. The defense has been up and down through the first six games of the season, but performed admirably in last week's 32-21 victory over the Brock Osweiler-led Dolphins. They allowed just 322 total yards of offense, the second lowest total of the season. Through six […]

Michael Roberts Not An Option In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts is coming off a career day, catching three passes for two touchdowns against the Dolphins. It was lightning in a bottle for the second-year tight end who has been injured for much of this season. He has four receptions and three touchdowns on the year. This week against the […]

Luke Willson Is Far Off The Radar In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught both of his targets for just eight yards in last week's win over the Dolphins. Willson was completely overshadowed by fellow tight end Michael Roberts who caught three passes for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Willson may lead the team's tight ends in targets (nine) and receptions (six) […]