Kerryon Johnson Out, Michael Roberts Doubtful
6 years agoDetroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) is out for Week 13 against the Rams, while tight end Michael Roberts (shoulder) is listed as doubtful despite being limited in practice all week. Receiver Brandon Powell (calf) has also been ruled out. The Lions are running out of offensive weapons with Marvin Jones also out for the season. With Johnson out for the second straight game, LeGarrette Blount should dominate the work on early downs and will be an RB3/flex option in standard-scoring leagues. Theo Riddick should be used often in the passing game and has RB3/flex appeal in PPR leagues. In three-receiver sets it should be Kenny Golladay, TJ Jones and Bruce Ellington. With Roberts unlikely to play, expect Luke Willson to be the main pass-catching tight end, although he is well off the fantasy radar.
Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett