Jahmyr Gibbs Racks Up 106 Total Yards In Week 2

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a good week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, posting 84 yards on 13 carries. Gibbs led the backfield in attempts and receptions, adding seven catches for 22 yards. Even though the first-round pick was kept out of the endzone, he had 20 total touches, leading the entire Detroit […]

David Montgomery Finds The End Zone Against The Bucs

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had 11 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Iowa State product also caught all four of his targets for 35 yards through the air. Even with Montgomery's production being poor and Jahmyr Gibbs getting more looks, the former third-round pick got the […]

Jared Goff Throws Two Picks, Another Average Performance In Sunday's Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 34 of 55 pass attempts for 307 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He did not throw a touchdown during Sunday's loss. Goff has now had two average games to start the 2024 season. The 29-year-old is considered a low-end QB2 if […]

Jared Goff Has A Tough Matchup In Week 2

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a mediocre start to the 2024 season. Goff passed for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Goff faced off against one of the easiest passing defenses in the league in Week 1, now he has to go against a better defense in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Goff has […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Looking For Big Week 2

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a disappointing Week 1 performance. The Lions star receiver will look to bounce back against the Tampa Buccaneers in Week 2. St. Brown had three catches on six targets for only 13 yards. Most of the air yards went to Jameson Williams, who led the team in […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Looking To Repeat Solid Performance Going Into Week 2

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs put up a good performance in Week 1, rushing the ball 11 times for 40 yards and a touchdown. He also caught four passes on six targets for 34 yards through the air. The sophomore running back will look to continue his solid production against the Tampa Buccaneers in […]

Jake Bates A Mid-Level Kicker For Week 2

While Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates had a decent Week 1, making both field goal attempts and both PATs, fantasy managers should still be cautious about starting him going into Week 2’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is still a rookie, who attempted his first field goal ever earlier this year. The Lions […]

Detroit Lions DST Should Stay On The Bench

Detroit Lions defense and special teams had an expected below-average Week 1. Fantasy managers should not expect much more from them going into Week 2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had a stellar Week 1, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns after beating the Washington Commanders 37-20. The Buccaneers also have two of […]

Sam LaPorta Set Up for Big Match In Week 2

After a decent Week 1, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta should only be better from here. He is RotoBaller’s No. 1 ranked tight end in a decent matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What most people expected to be a top-three tight end in 2024, LaPorta has probably already seen his floor after catching […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Put Up Good Fantasy Performance In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a solid fantasy performance against the Los Angeles Rams, carrying the ball 11 times for 40 yards and a touchdown. Gibbs added four catches for 34 yards through the air. Although Gibbs is still splitting time with David Montgomery, he is a must-start, considering his high ceiling and […]

Jared Goff Has Average Fantasy Performance Against The Rams

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 18 of 28 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Goff went against one of the weaker defenses in the league, but that can be excused some, considering it was only Week 1. However, things will only get […]

Sam LaPorta With Modest Fantasy Night Against The Rams

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had a mediocre night against the Los Angeles Rams. LaPorta caught four passes for 45 yards, with the longest reception being 18 yards, averaging 11.2 yards per reception. The Lions went with a very run-heavy offense on Sunday night, running the ball 31 times in their win. Jared Goff's […]

Jameson Williams Blows Up In Week 1 Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had an amazing game in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The third-year player had five catches on nine targets for 121 yards and a touchdown. The Alabama product also added one rush for 13 yards on the ground. Williams has been plagued with injuries since being […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Falls Flat In Season Opener

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a disappointing outing in Week 1's 26-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. St. Brown was targeted six times, catching only three passes for 13 yards. Second-year receiver Jameson Williams was the star of the Lions offense last night, catching five passes on nine targets for 121 […]

Jake Bates A Risky Kicker Option For Week 1

Detroit Lions Kicker Jake Bates will face the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 1. Bates had a good season in the UFL earlier this year, kicking a 64-yard field goal and two other field goals of 60 or more yards. The 25-year-old had never attempted a field goal in his football career until […]

Tough Matchup For Lions D/ST In Week 1

The Detroit Lions defensive/special teams unit struggled last year, allowing the 10th most points in the league. On top of that, the Los Angeles Rams scored the eighth-most points the previous year. With Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and Kyren Williams being healthy, the Lions will have a challenging task to slow down the Rams' potent […]

Jameson Williams A Decent WR3 Option

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has a good matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, but the first-round receiver has never had a real chance to show how good he can be. Entering his third year, Williams only has 25 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns under his belt. The 6-foot-1, […]

D'Andre Swift, Chuba Hubbard, David Montgomery: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

We have finally been blessed with NFL football. Week one is here, and that means it is time to make some tough decisions. D'Andre Swift, Chuba Hubbard, and David Montgomery are all important names heading into the first week of action. With solid 2023 seasons behind them, it’ll be interesting to see how these three […]

Tony Pollard, Najee Harris, Devin Singletary: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

The first week of NFL football is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Tony Pollard, Najee Harris, and Devin Singletary are all interesting names ahead of Sunday's games. All three players have fantasy potential heading into the 2024 NFL season. Can they live up […]

George Kittle - Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: While it's fair to question George Kittle's consistency and the San Francisco 49ers' target share, there's little doubt that the eighth-year tight end should be on the field at all times. He should still be Brock Purdy's security blanket as well. After week 7, […]

Should I Draft Jahmyr Gibbs or David Montgomery for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Lions RB1 for 2024?

The Detroit Lions are rolling out with the same one-two-punch duo they had last year. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both made their debut in Detroit last season. Together, they combined for a total of 401 carries for 1,960 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. This is widely considered the best backfield duo in the […]

Jake Funk Leads Backfield In Preseason Finale

Detroit Lions running back Jake Funk led the backfield with 10 carries for 40 yards in the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The 26-year-old also caught one of his four targets for a two-yard touchdown. Considering Funk only has four carries in his professional career and had an underwhelming first two preseason […]

Maurice Alexander Leads Receivers In Preseason Game

Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander caught all four of his targets for 60 yards in the preseason game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Alexander caught two passes from Jake Fromm, who only completed six passes during the contest on Saturday, and two passes from Hendon Hooker. One of the passes from Hooker included […]

Ty Summers Leads Defense In Preseason Finale

Detroit Lions linebacker Ty Summers was all over the field on Saturday with three solo tackles, six assists, and 1.5 sacks in the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 28-year-old out of TCU also had two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits. Considering Summers did not play in the first preseason game and […]

Hendon Hooker Rushes For 93 Yards In Preseason Finale

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completed 12 of 20 passes for 114 yards and one touchdown in the preseason game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old also rushed the ball 10 times for an impressive 93 yards. This sounds like an almost flawless performance until you realize the second-year player lost the ball […]

Nate Sudfeld Struggles Again Saturday

Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld only completed 14 of 27 passes for 196 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the preseason win against Kansas City. The 30-year-old has never started an NFL game and looks to be losing the backup job to Hendon Hooker. Sudfeld had his most impressive drive when he completed a […]

Isaiah Williams Leads Receivers In Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaiah Williams was targeted eight times in the preseason game on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, catching six passes for a team-high 71 yards. The undrafted rookie also caught a 37-yard bomb, leading all Detroit receivers for the second straight game in targets, catches, and yards. It should be noted […]

Hendon Hooker Looks Poised In Preseason Win

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completed 12 of 15 passes for 150 yards in Saturday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. The 26-year-old also rushed five times for 11 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown. Hooker did lose a costly fumble late in the game but otherwise looked calm throughout his time on […]