Theo Riddick Could See Decent Workload Against Cardinals

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick had his highest rushing totals of the season in Week 13, taking eight carries for 32 yards. However, it was at the expense of his workload in the passing game that has kept him fantasy relevant for almost the entirety of his career. With Kerryon Johnson still not practicing, […]

Matthew Stafford Has Solid Matchup In Week 14

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hasn’t provided steady fantasy production in several weeks now. It doesn’t help that Stafford is now dealing with a back injury that has limited him in practice this week. However, if he good to go against the Cardinals, he has a chance to recover from his recent inconsistent play. He’s […]

Matt Prater Hits Three Field Goals In Week 13 Loss

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater was perfect on three field goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Rams. Prater has now made 14 consecutive field goals, and this game was his fourth time this season where he's hit at least three field goals in one game. The 34-year-old's success came at the hands of the […]

Lions Defense Stumbles Against Rams

The Detroit Lions defense allowed 344 yards of offense to the LA Rams in Sunday's 30-16 loss. Quandre Diggs recorded an interception and Damon Harrison strip sacked Jared Goff, also recovering the loose ball. This is the fourth multiple-takeaway game for Detroit this season. All things considered, Detroit managed to slow down LA for the […]

Luke Willson Targeted Twice Against Rams

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught one of his two targets for eight yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. This is par for the course with Willson as even when he does get targets, they aren’t very productive. Willson has been a serious let down in an offense that has relied on passing […]

Levine Toilolo Has 90 Yards Against Rams

Detroit Lions tight end Levine Toilolo had the best day of his career on Sunday, catching four passes for 90 yards. While he wasn’t able to find the end zone, Toilolo was a big part of the offense, drawing six targets. With Michael Roberts (shoulder) inactive, Toilolo was Matthew Stafford’s preferred tight end target. This […]

TJ Jones Catches One Pass In Week 13

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones caught his only target for 25 yards on Sunday against the Rams. His reception was one of the longest plays of the day for Detroit but it didn’t produce points for the Lions. Even if he had found the end zone, it is almost impossible to trust anyone on […]

Bruce Ellington Sees 10 Targets Against Rams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Bruce Ellington saw a career-high 10 targets on Sunday, catching seven of them for a paltry 35 yards. His reception total is great in PPR leagues but his yardage total leaves a lot to be desired. He has yet to top 52 yards receiving in his three games with the Lions. […]

Kenny Golladay Quiet Against Rams In Week 13

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay was targeted eight times, catching just three of them for 50 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. It’s the fourth straight week that Golladay has seen at least eight targets, but not being able to find the end zone definitely hurt his value on Sunday. The Lions offense […]

Theo Riddick Gets 11 Touches In Week 13

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick took eight carries for 32 yards, while catching three of four targets for another 26 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. His workload in the running game were his highest totals of the season. It’s not too often that the 27-year-old is used more in the run game […]

LeGarrette Blount Average In Week 13 Loss

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount toted 16 carries for 61 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. The game was a lot closer than many had anticipated, with LA just leading by three at 16-13 heading into the final quarter, meaning Blount was a bigger part of the game plan. Interestingly enough, fellow back […]

Matthew Stafford Very Mediocre Against Rams

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 20 of 33 for 245 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 30-16 loss to the LA Rams. He was also strip sacked by Aaron Donald in the loss. The team’s only touchdown was a Stafford pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker, which is telling of the […]

Lions Defense Has Their Work Cut Out In Week 13

The Detroit Lions defense gets to face the juggernaut LA Rams offense on Sunday. In the past three games, the Lions have allowed under 60 yards rushing after allowing over 100 yards six times prior to Week 10. While the Lions have definitely improved their run defense, Todd Gurley is the best running back in […]

Michael Roberts Hopes To Find The End Zone In Week 13

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts returned in Week 12 from a one-game absence to catch three passes for just 16 yards. However, the former fourth-round pick was targeted two times inside the red zone, his seventh inside the 20-yard line this season. That's impressive, considering he's missed four games this season and the Lions […]

Luke Willson Is Not A Viable Option In Week 13

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson has just one catch in his last two games. The Lions just have better option that Matthew Stafford prefers to throw to. This week against the Rams, Willson could see increased targets as the Lions are expected to be passing early and often to keep up. However, it is […]

TJ Jones Hard To Trust Against Rams

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones hasn't caught more than two passes in any game this season despite catching at least one in each of the last five games. One would think that without Marvin Jones in Week 12 that the former Jones would see increased usage, but that was not the case, seeing just […]

Bruce Ellington In Spot To Produce Against Rams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Bruce Ellington has been average since joining the team, catching 12 passes for 80 yards. It's a similar role that Golden Tate once held, but Ellington has yet to find pay dirt. It was announced this week that Marvin Jones is out for the year, so Ellington is Detroit's true WR2 […]

Kenny Golladay Could Have Success Against Rams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay wasn't able to find the end zone against the Bears in Week 12, but he did catch five passes for 90 yards, marking a respectable day. Golladay is the de facto WR1 for the Lions now that Marvin Jones (knee) is officially out for the season. This week against […]

Theo Riddick Is Flex-Worthy Against Rams

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick has hauled in 25 of his last 28 targets for 174 yards since returning from injury in Week 9. Over the last four games, he's seen at least 6 targets per contest, and while he hasn't found the end zone yet this season, his role in the offense has […]

LeGarrette Blount Is Touchdown-Dependent In Week 13

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount found the end zone twice in the Week 12 game against the Bears. This was all possible because rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) was inactive. Aside from the two scores, Blount rushed for a season high 88 yards and caught pass for 15 more. This week, Blount will […]

Matthew Stafford Has Tough Matchup On Sunday

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was flat out bad on Thanksgiving, throwing for just 236 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions against the Bears. This week he gets to face one of the fiercest pass-rush defenses in the NFL, the LA Rams. While the Lions will be at home again, Stafford will be without Marvin […]

Detroit Lions Defense Average In Loss to Bears

The Detroit Lions defense recorded four sacks and a recovered a fumble in the 23-16 Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bears. Chicago was without starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) and leaned on backup Chase Daniel who threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns. One positive was that the Lions front seven held the Bears to […]

Matt Prater Hits Only Field Goal Attempt In Week 12

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater nailed a 20-yard field goal and hit his only extra-point attempt in Thursday's loss to the Bears. The Lions offense has been sputtering recently and it hasn't presented a ton of opportunities for the 34-year-old kicker. Prater has now hit 11 straight field goals and will be back home in […]

Levine Toilolo Not Targeted In Loss To Bears

Detroit Lions tight end Levine Toilolo was not targeted in Thursday's loss to the Bears. This was the sixth time this season that Toilolo wasn't looked at by quarterback Matthew Stafford. He is known as a more of blocking tight end and the Lions run game performed admirably on Thursday, but you don't get fantasy […]

Luke Willson Catches A Pass Against Bears

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught his only target for four yards in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bears. Willson's usage was hampered with Michael Roberts returning from a one-game absence for injury. This type of stat line is par for the course with Willson, as he hasn't caught more than three passes […]

Michael Roberts Targeted Six Times in Loss

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts returned from a one-game absence to catch three of six targets for just 16 yards in the loss to the Bears on Thursday. Roberts was the fourth most targeted Lion and has now seen at least three targets in each of the last four games he's played. Overall, the […]

TJ Jones Catches Only Target In Week 12

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones had one catch for 15 yards in Thursday's 23-16 loss to the Bears. This is now the fifth straight game that Jones has hauled in a pass, but hasn't eclipsed more than 26 yards all season. Even without Golden Tate on the team and Marvin Jones (knee) inactive, Matthew […]

Bruce Ellington Catches Six Passes Against Bears

Detroit Lions wide receiver Bruce Ellington was targeted seven times, catching six of them for just 28 yards in the loss to Chicago on Thursday. He also rushed for a two-yard gain. The 27-year-old has taken over a similar role to former Lion Golden Tate, he just hasn't been as effective. In just two games […]

Kenny Golladay Hauls In Five Passes In Week 12

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught five of eight targets for 90 yards in Thursday's loss to the Bears. The second-year man was unable to find the end zone but still led the team in targets. Golladay picked up almost half of his yards on a 43-yard pass, but aside from that the Bears […]

Zach Zenner Receives Just Two Carries On Thursday

Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner rushed for nine yards on just two carries, while also catching a pass for four yards. The rookie Kerryon Johnson (knee) was inactive and LeGarrette Blount had been highly ineffective as of late, so it was anticipated that Zenner would get more of a workload against the Bears. However, […]